LSE:RR. 16 February 2026

Rolls-Royce falls further as £9 billion comeback gets more investor scrutiny

Rolls-Royce Share Price Jumps as FTSE 100 Rally and Defence Update Put RR Stock Back in Focus

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares rose 4.84% to around 1,314p in London on Friday, following news of a new defence powertrain initiative ahead of Eurosatory 2026. The stock hit a high of 1,318.60p, with market value near £109 billion. The move followed a broader rally in European equities and ongoing share buybacks under a £2.3 billion programme. Rolls-Royce plans to debut a hybrid propulsion system for military vehicles in Paris on June 15.

June 12, 2026

Babcock shares jump as UK weighs faster defence spending push

Babcock shares rose 3.2% to 1,340.5 pence in London after Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for faster defence spending and reports surfaced of an earlier 3% GDP target. The company disclosed a buyback of 8,045 shares on Feb. 13. Babcock stock remains down 6.3% over the past week. Investors await the March 3 government fiscal forecast for details on funding and priorities.

February 16, 2026