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Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) has provided an update.
Vodafone has continued its share buyback programme by purchasing 5,000,000 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 from Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 115.76 pence on the London Stock Exchange. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing Vodafone’s treasury stock to more than 1.7 billion shares out of a total issued share capital of about 23.16 billion, a move that can support capital return strategy and potentially enhance earnings per share over time for remaining shareholders.
The latest transaction, executed by Goldman Sachs acting as riskless principal under instructions issued earlier in February, underscores Vodafone’s ongoing use of buybacks as a tool for balance sheet management and shareholder value optimisation. By reducing the free float while maintaining a large overall issuance, the company signals confidence in its equity valuation and continues to fine-tune its capital structure in a competitive telecoms landscape.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £128.00 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 multinational telecommunications company that provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital services across multiple markets. The group focuses on connectivity and communications solutions for consumer and enterprise customers, competing with other major telecom operators in Europe and globally.
Average Trading Volume: 81,754,731
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £26.96B
Find detailed analytics on VOD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.