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The latest announcement is out from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ).
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 10,587,537 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 101.00 pence per share. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 1,407,857,919 shares and leaving 23,470,102,838 ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces free float and can enhance earnings per share over time while signalling management’s focus on shareholder returns and balance-sheet efficiency.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £1.19 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. Listed in London, it operates across multiple international markets and is a constituent of major telecom and equity indices, making its capital allocation and share-structure decisions closely watched by investors.
Average Trading Volume: 72,367,793
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.44B
For a thorough assessment of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.