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.