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The latest announcement is out from Airtel Africa Plc ( (GB:AAF) ).
Airtel Africa has continued executing its share buy-back programme, repurchasing 39,511 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 356.59p, with the shares to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, the company’s total shares in issue stand at 3,655,481,028 (including 7,489,044 held in treasury), resulting in 3,647,991,984 voting rights, and it has now bought back 41,324,720 shares under the current $100 million programme, a move that modestly enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the business to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AAF) stock is a Hold with a £400.00 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 plc is a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The company offers an integrated suite of mobile voice and data services alongside national and international mobile money solutions, with a strategic focus on delivering strong customer experience and supporting its broader goal of transforming lives across the continent.
Average Trading Volume: 6,900,981
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £12.95B
For detailed information about AAF stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.