Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) at 52‑Week High: Buyback Momentum, Digital Assets Push and 2026 Outlook
London, 11 December 2025 – Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN) has powered to a fresh 52‑week high, capping a remarkable year in which the emerging‑markets‑focused bank has almost doubled from its lows and accelerated capital returns to shareholders. Alongside an aggressive share buyback, the group is rolling out new digital‑asset partnerships, sustainability deals, and updated guidance that points to higher returns in 2025 and beyond. MarketBeat+1 Share price today: STAN trades near record territory In Thursday trading, Standard Chartered’s London‑listed shares were changing hands at around 1,710–1,715 pence, after touching an intraday high of 1,711 pence, a fresh 52‑week peak.MarketBeat+1