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Vodafone Group Plc (VOD)
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Vodafone (VOD) Price & Analysis

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VOD Stock Chart & Stats

$12.48
-$0.20(-2.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.48
-$0.20(-2.32%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow ResilienceConsistent adjusted free cash flow of €2.6bn in FY26 demonstrates durable cash generation that underpins dividend support, funds capex and integration spending, and provides capacity to delever or pursue value-accretive portfolio moves over the midterm.
High-growth Africa FranchiseSustained, multi-year growth in Africa, plus the region’s large fintech platform with 100m+ users, provides structural upside beyond mature European markets. This market exposure supports durable revenue and margin expansion as digital and fintech adoption continues.
UK Integration And Network ExpansionThe completed UK JV buyout and planned GBP700m synergies, combined with FWA roll‑out to millions of homes, create a durable pathway for structural revenue and margin improvement as scale benefits and network-led product upsell materialize over several years.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA historically high debt-to-equity range (~1.0–1.3) leaves limited financial flexibility. Elevated leverage constrains capital allocation, raises refinancing risk if markets tighten, and amplifies the impact of earnings volatility on credit metrics over the medium term.
Inconsistent ProfitabilitySwings between profit and loss across recent years signal unstable operating leverage and margin conversion. This inconsistent earnings power undermines predictability for returns and makes achieving sustained ROIC and deleveraging targets more challenging over the midterm.
Germany Market PressurePersistent negative retail service revenue and expected EBITDA decline in Germany reflect structural competitive and product headwinds. As a large developed market exposure, ongoing weakness there can meaningfully depress group margins and slow overall progress toward midterm targets.

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VOD FAQ

What was Vodafone Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vodafone Group Plc lowest stock price was $9.80 and its highest was $16.61 in the past 12 months.
    What is Vodafone Group Plc’s market cap?
    Vodafone Group Plc’s market cap is $34.66B.
      When is Vodafone Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Vodafone Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 171 days.
        How were Vodafone Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
        Vodafone Group Plc released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.317 by -$0.937.
          Is Vodafone Group Plc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Vodafone Group Plc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Vodafone Group Plc pay dividends?
            Vodafone Group Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.239 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.77%. See more information on Vodafone Group Plc dividends here
              What is Vodafone Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
              Vodafone Group Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Vodafone Group Plc have?
              Vodafone Group Plc has 2,302,635,500 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Vodafone Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Vodafone Group Plc reported an EPS of -$0.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.317. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.506%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vodafone Group Plc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VOD
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Vodafone Group Plc

                    Vodafone Group Public Limited Company engages in telecommunication services in Europe and internationally. The company offers mobile services that enable customers to call, text, and access data; fixed line services, including broadband, television (TV) offerings, and voice; and convergence services under the GigaKombi and Vodafone One names to customers. It also provides value added services, such as Internet of Things (IoT) comprising logistics and fleet management, smart metering, insurance, cloud, and security services; and automotive and health solutions. In addition, the company offers M-Pesa, an African payment platform, which provides money transfer, financial, and business and merchant payment services; and various services to operators through its partner market agreements. Vodafone Group Public Limited Company has a strategic partnership with Open Fiber. As of March 31, 2022, it had approximately 323 million mobile customers, 28 million fixed broadband customers, and 22 million TV customers. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Newbury, the United Kingdom.

                    Vodafone (VOD) Earnings & Revenues

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                    VOD Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
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                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented a constructive outlook driven by tangible operational progress: group service revenue growth, organic EBITDA growth, strong free cash flow generation and clear midterm ambition for double-digit organic free cash flow growth. Key strengths include a standout performance in Africa, U.K. integration momentum with material synergy potential, portfolio simplification and AI-led productivity gains. Offsetting risks are concentrated in Germany where retail service revenue remains negative and FY '27 EBITDA is expected to decline, near-term U.K. revenue timing issues, temporary leverage effects from the U.K. buyout, and ongoing competitive/promotional pressures and inflation. On balance, the positives (broad-based revenue growth, cash flow improvements, strategic simplification and execution of synergies) outweigh the near-term regional headwinds.View all VOD earnings summaries
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