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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) just unveiled an update.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its share buyback programme by repurchasing 2,570,142 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 from Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 104.82 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury stock to 1,456,028,932 shares and leaving 23,421,931,825 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can support metrics such as earnings per share and capital return to shareholders under its ongoing buyback strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £116.00 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 multinational telecommunications company, providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital communications services to consumers and enterprises across multiple markets worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 78,302,345
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £24.49B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.