Vodafone Buys Back Further 146,082 Shares for Treasury

An update from Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) is now available.

Vodafone Group has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 146,082 of its ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 through Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 108.66 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company now holds 1.46 billion shares in treasury out of 23.41 billion shares in issue, underscoring an ongoing capital management programme that incrementally reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time, with implications for shareholder returns and market perception of the group’s valuation discipline.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £119.00 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. Listed in London, it is one of Europe’s largest telecom operators by subscribers and network reach, with a focus on connectivity, converged services and infrastructure-based offerings.

Average Trading Volume: 78,916,285

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £25.15B

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