Vodafone Announces Major Shareholding Change with Barclays

Vodafone ( (GB:VOD) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Vodafone Group Plc announced a major shareholding notification following Barclays PLC’s acquisition or disposal of voting rights. As of June 26, 2025, Barclays holds a total of 5.95% of Vodafone’s voting rights, a slight decrease from the previous 6.06%. This change in shareholding reflects Barclays’ strategic adjustments in its investment portfolio, which may influence Vodafone’s market dynamics and stakeholder interests.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Buy with a £1.40 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 score is driven by solid technical analysis and positive corporate events. However, financial performance remains a concern due to high debt levels and negative profitability, which tempers the otherwise positive outlook from recent strategic developments and earnings calls.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:VOD stock, click here.

More about Vodafone

Vodafone is a prominent telecom company operating in Europe and Africa, offering mobile and fixed services to over 330 million customers across 15 countries. It partners with mobile networks in 47 additional countries and boasts one of the world’s largest IoT platforms. In Africa, Vodafone’s financial technology services cater to nearly 83 million customers across seven countries. The company is committed to leveraging technology for societal improvement and aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

Average Trading Volume: 106,048,065

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £19B

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