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Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under its £350 million buyback, but shares closed down 2.58% at 611.2 pence. The company reported a 25% rise in 2025 operating profit to £2.2 billion, boosted by the Direct Line takeover. Aviva forecasts a combined operating ratio below 94% in the UK and Ireland this year. The final dividend of 26.2 pence awaits shareholder approval on May 14.
10 March 2026
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Aviva share price climbs as gilt yields hit a two-month high — what to watch before March results

Aviva share price climbs as gilt yields hit a two-month high — what to watch before March results

Aviva shares rose 0.5% to 637.8p in early London trading as ten-year gilt yields hit 4.569%, their highest since November. The Office for National Statistics will begin using supermarket checkout data for inflation from February, potentially trimming CPI by 0.03 points. Aviva’s full-year results are due March 5. The insurer expects a further update on its Solvency II capital model at that time.
29 January 2026
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Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva share price rises as UBS says insurer is “better protected” ahead of March results

Aviva shares rose 0.9% to 631.6 pence in early London trading after UBS named it its top UK life insurer pick over Legal & General. Investors await Aviva’s March 5 results for updates on buybacks and Direct Line integration. UBS set a 750p target, citing Aviva’s strong solvency and capital generation. Aviva expects over £500 million in capital synergies from the Direct Line deal by end-2026.
28 January 2026
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Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva shares fell 0.6% to 659.8 pence in London Thursday, with trailing dividend yields at 5.6%. The insurer’s next earnings report is set for March 5. Commentary flagged forecast yields near 6% for 2025-26, though the board has not approved dividends beyond the latest interim payout. Aviva reported a £1.07 billion interim profit and a 206% Solvency II cover ratio for 2025.
22 January 2026
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UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS spots a 2026 turning point for UK and European stocks — and names Aviva, NatWest among top themesNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 06:34 ET

UBS expects UK and European equities to return to earnings growth in 2026, forecasting a 7% rise in average earnings per share. Britain’s FTSE 100 has gained 20.7% this year, outpacing the STOXX 600 and S&P 500. UBS highlighted insurers Aviva and Admiral, and cited NatWest and RELX among UK companies with structural tailwinds. The bank remains cautious on autos, chemicals, and household products.
29 December 2025
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Aviva plc Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, Q3 Upgrade, Dividend Yield and 2026 Forecasts

Aviva plc Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, Q3 Upgrade, Dividend Yield and 2026 Forecasts

Aviva shares traded at 639.2p in London at midday on 3 December 2025, down 0.8% for the day but up about 34% over the past year. The stock surged earlier in 2025 on upgraded profit targets and the Direct Line integration, despite a sharp drop after the Q3 update in November. Trading volume reached 3.9 million shares by 12:01 GMT. The New York ADR posted a 55% total return year-to-date.
3 December 2025
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Aviva plc Stock on 1 December 2025: Q3 Results, Direct Line Deal, Dividend Yield and Analyst Forecasts

Aviva plc Stock on 1 December 2025: Q3 Results, Direct Line Deal, Dividend Yield and Analyst Forecasts

Aviva shares closed at 642p on 1 December 2025, up 33% over the past year but 8% below the 12 November high. Q3 results showed general insurance premiums rising to £10bn and an improved combined operating ratio of 94.4%. The stock dropped 4–6% after new 2028 targets, including 11% EPS growth and over 20% return on equity, disappointed some investors. Forecast dividend yield stands at 5.6%.
1 December 2025
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  • CorVel CIO Sells $130K in Stock Amid 50% Share Price Decline; What Investors Should Know
    March 25, 2026, 9:22 PM EDT. CorVel's Chief Information Officer, Shishin Maxim, exercised and sold 2,400 shares worth $130,000 on March 16, 2026, during a period when the company's shares have fallen roughly 50% over the past year. This sale, detailed in a SEC Form 4 filing, reduced Maxim's direct stake by 25.4% but aligns with past insider liquidity moves rather than signaling loss of confidence. CorVel, a technology-driven healthcare and insurance services provider specializing in cost containment through AI and analytics, reported trailing twelve months revenue of $941 million and net income of $105 million. Investors should note the transaction was routine exercise and immediate sale of options, reflecting compensation liquidity needs amid ongoing share price pressure.
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