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Vodafone signals new growth chapter as FY26 results hit top-end guidance

Story Highlights
  • Vodafone delivered strong FY26 results, with revenue and service growth driven by Three UK consolidation, Africa and digital services, and a return to profitability.
  • The telecoms group completed a major buyback, raised its dividend and outlined a simpler, growth-focused strategy built on customer experience, efficiency and rising free cash flow.
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Vodafone signals new growth chapter as FY26 results hit top-end guidance

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

Vodafone reported an 8% rise in total revenue to €40.5 billion for FY26, driven by strong service revenue growth, the consolidation of Three UK and robust performances in Africa and Türkiye, offset partly by currency effects. Service revenue grew 8.8% to €33.5 billion, with double-digit gains in Africa and digital services, modest growth in the UK and other European markets, and a marginal decline in Germany that turned positive by the fourth quarter.

Adjusted EBITDAaL increased 3.8% to €11.4 billion (4.5% on an organic basis), while operating profit rebounded to €2.8 billion from a loss the previous year, and the group delivered adjusted EBITDAaL and free cash flow at the top end of guidance. The company continued shareholder payouts, completing a €2 billion buyback programme and lifting its dividend, as it enters a “new chapter” built around a simpler operating model, a reset balance sheet and a strategy centred on customer experience, cost efficiency and mid-term free cash flow growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:VOD) stock is a Sell with a £95.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vodafone stock, see the GB:VOD Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VOD Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 VOD stock, click here.

More about Vodafone

Vodafone Group is a global telecommunications operator providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and digital services across Europe, Africa and other markets. The company focuses on high-quality connectivity, enterprise solutions and digital platforms, and is organised into four operating divisions: Europe, Africa, Business and Investments, supported by shared operations and large-scale network infrastructure.

Average Trading Volume: 81,813,751

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £27.33B

For a thorough assessment of VOD stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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