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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an update.
Vodafone Group has continued its ongoing share buyback programme by repurchasing 10,606,031 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 from Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 114.19 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury holdings to 1,474,480,354 shares and leaving 23,403,480,403 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, thereby marginally reducing the company’s free float and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors as the group executes its previously announced capital management plan.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £124.00 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.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:VOD stock, click here.
More about Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital services to consumer and enterprise customers across multiple markets. Listed in London, it is one of Europe’s largest telecoms operators and frequently uses share buyback programmes as part of its capital allocation and shareholder return strategy.
Average Trading Volume: 79,910,619
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £26.77B
Find detailed analytics on VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.