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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has shared an announcement.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 5,242,866 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 via Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 99.36 pence per share. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 1,430,340,810 ordinary shares and leaving 23,447,619,947 shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that can support earnings per share over time and signals ongoing management focus on capital returns to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Sell with a £0.82 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 that provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital services to consumer and enterprise customers across multiple international markets. Listed in London, it is a large-cap operator whose shares are actively traded, making capital allocation decisions such as share buy-back programmes closely watched by investors.
Average Trading Volume: 74,016,463
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.75B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.