Polar Capital share price slips despite Deutsche Bank target hike as £15m buyback kicks off

London, January 19, 2026, 13:49 GMT — Regular session ongoing.

  • Polar Capital’s shares slipped 0.96%, closing at 619 pence in London.
  • Deutsche Bank Research lifts its price target on Polar Capital to 750p from 700p, maintaining a “buy” rating.
  • The company kicks off its £15 million share buyback on Monday, following a rise in AUM during the December quarter.

Shares in Polar Capital Holdings slipped 0.96% to 619 pence on Monday, even as a broker raised its target price just before the launch of the company’s £15 million share buyback scheme. (London South East)

The dip is significant since buybacks affect the stock supply in the market. Investors are also wrestling with whether active managers can…

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