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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has issued an announcement.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,679,550 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 103.78 pence per share. The acquired shares will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury stock to 1.45 billion shares and reducing the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) to 23.43 billion, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and reflects ongoing capital management efforts aimed at returning value to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £1.50 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 consumers and businesses across multiple markets. Listed in London, it is one of Europe’s largest telecoms operators by customer base and network footprint, and its shares are widely held by institutional and retail investors.
Average Trading Volume: 77,453,693
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.66B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.