Rolls-Royce stock eyes Friday open after fresh buyback filing, with RR shares near records
London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Rolls-Royce shares looked poised for a near-flat start on Friday after the British aerospace and defence firm announced a fresh batch of share buybacks as part of its interim repurchase plan. (London South East) The buyback stands out because it’s one of the rare consistent signals from the company while the stock hovers near record highs. Traders are eager to figure out just how much extra cash Rolls-Royce intends to return to shareholders in 2026, beyond the existing programme. Investors have been willing to pay a premium for engine makers, betting that