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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has issued an update.
Vodafone Group Plc continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 2,000,000 ordinary shares on 25 March 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under an existing repurchase programme. The shares, bought on the London Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of 110.38 pence, will be held in treasury, taking Vodafone’s treasury holding to 1,229,655,577 shares and leaving 23,098,723,012 shares in issue.
The latest transaction underscores Vodafone’s ongoing capital management strategy, which can support earnings per share by reducing the free float and signals sustained commitment to returning value to shareholders. The use of Goldman Sachs as a riskless principal intermediary for the trades reflects standard market practice for large repurchase programmes and maintains orderly execution in the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £122.00 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. The group operates across multiple international markets, competing with other major telecoms providers and focusing on large-scale network infrastructure and connectivity solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 83,685,647
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £25.56B
For an in-depth examination of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.