London, Feb 3, 2026, 09:22 GMT — Regular session
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company VOD.L shares climbed 1.1% to 110.4 pence by 09:22 GMT, trading close to their highest level in the past 52 weeks.
At this stage, the stock is being evaluated more by its cash flow — the buybacks, dividends, and management’s next moves — than by big-picture strategies. That shifts focus sharply to near-term indicators, especially since Vodafone has already pushed up against the top of its one-year trading range.
Vodafone disclosed it purchased 146,082 ordinary shares on Feb. 2 via Merrill Lynch International at a volume-weighted average price of 108.66 pence, according to a company filing. The VWAP reflects the average price weighted by trade size across the day. These shares will be kept in treasury, the statement added.
A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed Vodafone’s issued share capital stands at 24,877,960,757 shares, with 1,464,046,841 held in treasury as of Jan. 30. The total voting rights registered at 23,413,913,916, the document noted—a crucial figure for shareholder disclosure requirements.
Hargreaves Lansdown data revealed the stock kicked off at 109.45p, fluctuating between that and 110.65p since. The screen indicated a year peak at 110.60p. Vodafone’s market cap stood near £25.9 billion.
The stock built on Monday’s 1.72% gain, closing at 1.09 pounds and just 0.22% shy of its 52-week peak. The FTSE 100 index also moved higher, according to MarketWatch data.
European shares hit a record high on Monday, driven by gains in banks and healthcare. Early losses from a drop in precious metals faded, helping lift the broader market.
Vodafone plans to pay an interim dividend of 2.25 euro cents per ordinary share on Feb. 5. The company said this amounts to roughly 1.951 pence per share, based on the FX rate fixed on Jan. 29. Its shares have been trading ex-dividend since Nov. 20, so new buyers won’t qualify for this payment.
Yet the situation works both ways. Sitting near its 12-month high, any hint of tightening cash flow or a cautious note could spark swift profit-taking.
Vodafone will release its Q3 FY26 trading update on Feb. 5, followed by the full FY26 results on May 12, as per its financial calendar.
