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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has shared an announcement.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme by repurchasing 2,609,338 of its ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International, at a volume-weighted average price of 103.78 pence per share. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 1,453,458,790 shares and leaving 23,424,501,967 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital-return metrics for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £115.00 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 related digital services to consumers and businesses across multiple markets. Listed in London, it is a major player in the European and international telecoms sector, where capital allocation decisions such as share buyback and treasury share management are closely watched by investors.
Average Trading Volume: 77,696,379
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £24.39B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.