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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an update.
Vodafone Group Plc disclosed that it repurchased 23,750,211 of its ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 under a previously announced buyback programme executed through Goldman Sachs International. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 114.25 pence and will be held in treasury, reflecting management’s continued use of buybacks as part of its capital management strategy.
Following this latest transaction, Vodafone now holds 1,617,554,276 shares in treasury, with 23,260,406,481 ordinary shares remaining in issue excluding treasury stock. The sizable repurchase further concentrates the company’s free float and may support earnings per share over time, while signalling ongoing confidence in the group’s equity value and balance-sheet flexibility to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £127.00 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 that provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital services to consumers and businesses. The group operates across multiple markets, where it competes with other major telecom operators and focuses on scale, network quality and capital allocation, including active use of share buyback programmes.
Average Trading Volume: 81,883,328
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £26.58B
See more data about VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.