Rolls-Royce share price ticks up on buyback update with February results in focus
London, Jan 7, 2026, 10:34 GMT — Regular session Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) shares edged up 0.5% to 1,251 pence in London on Wednesday after the aerospace and defence group published another buyback update. The stock was up 6.5 pence on the day and traded between 1,243.5 and 1,259.5 pence, after closing Tuesday at 1,244.5 pence. London South East The buyback has become a near-term prop for a stock that has started 2026 close to its highs. For investors, the question is whether improving aviation demand and defence work keep translating into cash that can fund shareholder returns. The move comes as