Rolls-Royce planning up to £1.5 billion share buyback
Announcement expected alongside annual results this week
Company upgraded profit guidance last July
Previous £1 billion buyback implemented last year
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Rolls-Royce Holdings is expected to announce alongside its annual results this week that it will launch a fresh share buyback worth as much as £1.5 billion ($2.02 billion) to investors, according to Sky News reporting on Sunday, February 22, 2026, following the company's upgraded profit guidance last July. The aerospace and power systems company, which has been recovering from pandemic-related challenges, did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours, and Reuters could not independently verify the reported figures. This potential buyback would represent a significant return to shareholders, following a £1 billion share buyback the company implemented around the same time last year when it reported its annual results. The move comes after Rolls-Royce upgraded its full-year profit guidance at the half-year stage in July 2025, increasing the top end of its operating profit guidance by £300 million to £3.2 billion and boosting its free cash flow by £200 million to £3.1 billion, according to its latest financial statements. The improved financial position appears to be driven by sustained demand for aerospace engines and the company's successful cost optimization initiatives.
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