Vodafone Buys Back Over 11 Million Shares for Treasury in Ongoing Capital Programme

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

Vodafone Group has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, purchasing 11,188,516 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 through Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 99.70 pence per share. The shares, which will be held in treasury, take Vodafone’s treasury stock to 1,397,270,382 shares and leave 23,480,690,375 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, reflecting the group’s ongoing capital management strategy aimed at optimising its balance sheet and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Sell with a £0.80 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.

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More about Vodafone

Vodafone Group Plc is a multinational telecommunications company providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital communication services to consumers and businesses across multiple markets worldwide. The group is listed in London and is a constituent of major telecoms and broader equity indices, with a large base of international shareholders focused on income and capital returns.

Average Trading Volume: 71,416,684

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £23.32B

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