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Vodafone Buys Back 2 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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  • Vodafone repurchased 2,000,000 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 as part of its ongoing buyback programme.
  • The company will hold the shares in treasury, slightly reducing free float and supporting its capital return strategy for shareholders.
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Vodafone Buys Back 2 Million Shares for Treasury Under Ongoing Programme

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The latest announcement is out from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ).

Vodafone Group has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,000,000 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 109.68 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 1,763,669,902 shares and leaving 23,114,290,855 shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces free float and can support earnings per share and capital return objectives for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £121.00 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 providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital services to consumers and businesses. The group operates across multiple markets, with a focus on connectivity, data services and related digital solutions in Europe and other international regions.

Average Trading Volume: 79,812,305

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £25.24B

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

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