London, Jan 18, 2026, 09:10 GMT — Market closed.
- Shares of Smiths Group jumped 1.95% on Friday, closing at 2,612p—marking a fresh 52-week peak.
- A late filing revealed the company continued repurchasing shares and plans to cancel them.
- Smiths’ interim results are set for release on March 20.
Shares of Smiths Group climbed to a new 52-week peak on Friday, gaining 1.95% to close at 2,612 pence. The broader FTSE 100 barely moved in comparison. Trading volumes stayed under the 50-day average. 1
This matters because it extends Smiths’ solid two-day rally, pushing the FTSE 100 engineer into territory investors haven’t had to consider until now. While a fresh peak can attract momentum buyers, it also means any pullback might appear more dramatic than it really is.
The stock climbed 4.15% on Thursday, paving the way for gains into Friday’s close. 2
After markets closed, a regulatory filing revealed that Smiths repurchased 68,882 shares on January 16 via HSBC. The volume-weighted average price hovered between 2,582 and 2,585 pence, with individual trades ranging from 2,560 to 2,600 pence across multiple platforms. The company confirmed it plans to cancel these shares. 3
A share buyback reduces the number of shares outstanding. This can boost earnings per share — profit per share — without any change in the underlying business, though the impact varies with the size of the buyback and the price paid.
In the upcoming session, eyes will be on whether Smiths can maintain its position above 2,600p, having just pushed past that level late last week. The pace of daily buyback announcements could also tip the scales slightly when liquidity tightens.
New highs can quickly become crowded trades. If risk appetite wanes or the stock loses the last two days’ gains, buyback support might not prevent a sharper drop—especially on low volume.
Smiths will release its interim results on March 20, marking the next significant event on the company’s calendar. 4
Until then, investors will watch buyback moves closely and parse any new company updates. When the half-year results arrive, all eyes will be on Smiths for clues about margins and demand across its key markets.
