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An announcement from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) is now available.
Vodafone Group Plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme by repurchasing 7,547,641 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 102.04 pence per share, via Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its total treasury holding to 1,418,893,652 shares and leaving 23,459,067,105 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, a move that marginally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share while signalling ongoing commitment to capital returns and balance sheet management to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Hold with a £100.00 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 providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital communication services to consumer and enterprise customers across multiple markets. The group is a major player in the European and international telecoms sector, where capital allocation decisions such as share buybacks and treasury share management are closely watched by investors for signals on financial strategy and shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 73,628,577
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £23.75B
For detailed information about VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.