Vodafone Adds 1.5 Million Shares to Treasury in Ongoing Buyback Programme

The latest announcement is out from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ).

Vodafone Group has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme by purchasing 1,523,376 of its ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 via Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 106.94 pence per share. The acquired shares will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury holdings to 1,464,046,841 shares and leaving 23,413,913,916 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock, a move that incrementally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, signalling ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £119.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vodafone stock, see the GB:VOD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:VOD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:VOD is a Neutral.

Vodafone’s overall stock score reflects a mix of financial challenges and positive strategic initiatives. The strong technical momentum and optimistic earnings call sentiment are offset by financial performance concerns and valuation issues. Corporate events further support a positive outlook.

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More about Vodafone

Vodafone Group Plc is a multinational telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital services to consumers and enterprises across Europe, Africa and other international markets. The group is one of the largest telecom operators globally and its shares are listed in London, making it a widely held stock among institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to the communications sector.

Average Trading Volume: 78,916,285

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £25.15B

Learn more about VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.