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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an announcement.
Vodafone has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1.5 million ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 116.03 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to about 1.72 billion shares and leaving roughly 23.16 billion shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces free float and may support earnings per share and capital management objectives.
The transaction forms part of a previously announced repurchase programme under which Goldman Sachs acts as riskless principal, buying Vodafone shares on the market and then selling them on to the company. While routine in nature, the latest tranche underscores Vodafone’s ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and actively managing its balance sheet amid continuing efforts to optimise its capital structure and investor appeal.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £128.00 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. The group operates across Europe and other international markets, focusing on network connectivity, data services and related communications solutions for a broad base of retail and enterprise customers.
Average Trading Volume: 81,754,731
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £26.96B
For detailed information about VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.