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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has shared an announcement.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 3.9 million ordinary shares on 7 May 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under a previously announced programme. The shares, acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 117.40 pence and to be held in treasury, lift Vodafone’s treasury holdings to about 1.29 billion shares, leaving roughly 23.0 billion shares in issue and signalling ongoing capital management efforts.
Goldman Sachs acted as a riskless principal, buying Vodafone shares on the London Stock Exchange and selling them on to the company as part of the programme. The latest transaction underscores Vodafone’s commitment to returning capital and potentially supporting its share price, while modestly increasing the proportion of treasury stock in its overall capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £1.55 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vodafone stock, see the GB:VOD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on VOD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 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 enterprises. The group operates across multiple international markets, focusing on connectivity, digital infrastructure and related communications solutions for both retail and corporate customers.
Average Trading Volume: 82,411,423
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £27.25B
Find detailed analytics on VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.