Rolls-Royce stock rises in London after first buyback trades hit the tape
LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose on Monday after the aero-engine maker disclosed its first share repurchases under a £200 million buyback programme. By 08:30 GMT, the stock was up 2.09% at 1,222.05 pence. Investing The timing matters because the buyback is one of the few company-specific catalysts at the start of the year, and it lands with the stock already close to a 52-week high. Investors are looking ahead to full-year results in late February for any fresh guidance and capital returns signals. Investing A share buyback is when a company buys