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Vodafone Buys Back 2 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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  • Vodafone repurchased 2 million ordinary shares at an average 115.49 pence, continuing its previously announced buy-back programme.
  • The new shares will be held in treasury, lifting Vodafone’s treasury stock to about 1.27 billion and slightly reducing free float for investors.
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Vodafone Buys Back 2 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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An announcement from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) is now available.

Vodafone has repurchased 2 million of its ordinary shares on 27 April 2026 under its previously announced buy-back programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 115.49 pence per share. The shares, acquired from Goldman Sachs International acting as riskless principal on the London Stock Exchange, will be held in treasury, taking Vodafone’s treasury holding to about 1.27 billion shares and leaving roughly 23.06 billion shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces free float and can enhance per-share metrics for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £155.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vodafone stock, see the GB:VOD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VOD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 VOD stock, click here.

More about Vodafone

Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital services to consumers and enterprises. Listed in London, it operates across multiple international markets, focusing on connectivity, data services and telecom infrastructure for retail and corporate customers.

Average Trading Volume: 85,824,122

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £26.82B

For a thorough assessment of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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