Rolls-Royce announced on 26 February 2026 a major share buyback programme, saying it will repurchase up to £9 billion of its own shares over the next two years. The company also raised its medium‑term profit targets, prompting investors to push the stock up about 8% on the news. 

The planned repurchases of up to £9bn are intended to run across the next 24 months, according to the company statement, and come alongside an upward revision of profitability goals for the medium term. 

Shares reacted strongly to the combined announcement, reflecting market approval of both the capital return and the improved profit outlook. #RollsRoyce #Buyback #UKStocks #FiatNews