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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an announcement.
Vodafone Group Plc has repurchased 2,272,806 of its ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 under a previously announced share buyback programme conducted through Merrill Lynch International. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 102.38 pence, will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury holdings to 1.41 billion shares and leaving 23.47 billion shares in issue. The move continues the group’s capital management strategy, which can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the business to investors by reducing the free float over time.
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 multinational telecommunications company providing mobile and fixed-line connectivity, data, and digital services across multiple markets. It is one of Europe’s largest operators, with a focus on consumer and enterprise communications, network infrastructure, and related digital solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 73,072,453
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.6B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.