Vodafone Buys Back 26.4 Million Shares for Treasury Holding

Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an update.

Vodafone has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 26,381,583 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under an existing repurchase programme. The shares were bought at prices between 115.85p and 120.00p, with a volume-weighted average of 117.17p, and will be held in treasury, leaving 23,197,516,218 shares in issue excluding treasury.

Following this transaction, Vodafone now holds 1,680,444,539 of its ordinary shares in treasury, further consolidating its capital structure. The buyback, executed across multiple trading venues, underscores the group’s ongoing capital management strategy, which can support earnings per share metrics and signal confidence in the company’s valuation 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 related digital services across multiple markets. The company focuses on consumer and enterprise connectivity, operating large mobile and data networks that position it as a major player in the European and international telecoms sector.

Average Trading Volume: 82,547,574

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £26.88B

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