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An update from Airtel Africa Plc ( (GB:AAF) ) is now available.
Airtel Africa has continued execution of its share buy-back programme, repurchasing 40,000 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 at prices between 358.20p and 361.80p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 360.69p. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue to 3,655,161,028 (of which 7,489,044 are held in treasury) and setting total voting rights at 3,647,671,984, a figure shareholders can use to assess disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules; since the launch of the first $100m buy-back tranche in December 2024, the company has acquired 41,644,720 shares in aggregate, signalling an ongoing capital management effort that can support earnings per share and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AAF) stock is a Buy with a £404.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Airtel Africa Plc stock, see the GB:AAF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:AAF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AAF is a Neutral.
Airtel Africa’s strong earnings call performance and positive technical indicators are offset by financial risks related to high leverage and declining revenue. The stock’s valuation appears high, limiting its attractiveness. While the company shows potential for growth, addressing leverage and revenue challenges is crucial for improving its financial health.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AAF stock, click here.
More about Airtel Africa Plc
Airtel Africa is a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. It offers an integrated suite of mobile voice and data services alongside national and international mobile money solutions, with a strategy centered on customer experience and a stated purpose of transforming lives across the continent.
Average Trading Volume: 6,979,198
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £13.01B
For an in-depth examination of AAF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.