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Vodafone Buys Back 2.7 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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  • Vodafone repurchased 2.73 million ordinary shares on 21 January 2026.
  • The shares will be held in treasury, slightly reducing free float and supporting capital management objectives.
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Vodafone Buys Back 2.7 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) just unveiled an update.

Vodafone Group has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,733,785 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 101.06 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, taking Vodafone’s treasury stock to 1,448,178,088 shares and leaving 23,429,782,669 ordinary shares in issue, a capital management move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, signalling ongoing efforts to return value to shareholders and optimise its balance sheet.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Hold with a £100.00 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 related digital communications services to consumers and businesses across multiple markets. Listed in London, it is one of Europe’s largest telecoms operators by customer base and network footprint, with a significant presence in both developed and emerging markets.

Average Trading Volume: 77,289,827

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £23.66B

Find detailed analytics on VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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