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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an update.
Vodafone Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1,355,080 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 under a previously announced repurchase programme with Merrill Lynch International. The shares, acquired on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 103.38 pence, will be held in treasury, taking Vodafone’s treasury holdings to 1.41 billion shares and leaving 23.47 billion shares in issue excluding treasury. The move marginally reduces Vodafone’s free float and is part of an ongoing capital management strategy that can support earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the company’s valuation to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £1.20 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 communication services to consumers and enterprises across multiple markets. Listed in London, it is one of Europe’s largest telecoms operators by subscriber base and market capitalisation, with a focus on connectivity, converged services and infrastructure-based offerings.
Average Trading Volume: 73,072,453
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.6B
Learn more about VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.