Rolls-Royce Holdings closed Friday's session at 1,229 pence, marking a 1.78% increase as the broader FTSE 100 index rose 0.59%. The stock remains below its annual high of 1,306.5 pence.
The company continues to execute its £200 million share buyback program, acquiring 742,570 shares on February 5 across London Stock Exchange, Cboe, and Aquis venues at prices between 1,199p and 1,235.5p. Since initiating the program, Rolls-Royce has repurchased 12.66 million shares at a weighted average price of 1,248.41p per share, reducing outstanding shares to 8.43 billion.
Concurrently, the engineering group is participating in the World Defense Show in Riyadh from February 8-12, highlighting its regional workforce development. The company noted that over 80% of its Saudi Arabian employees are nationals, underscoring its localization efforts.
Rolls-Royce operates across civil aerospace engines, defense systems, power solutions, and service contracts. Its business segments include Civil Aerospace, Defense, Power Systems, and New Markets. The stock remains sensitive to airline flying hour data and maintenance revenue streams, while defense contracts typically evolve over longer timelines.
Market attention now shifts to the company's full-year 2025 results scheduled for February 26, followed by investor roadshows in the United Kingdom on March 2 and subsequent presentations in the United States and Canada beginning March 10.