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Vodafone Group Public (VOD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Vodafone Group Public logo
GBX 112.35 +0.65 (+0.58%)
As of 12:42 PM Eastern

Vodafone Group Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
1
Buy
2

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vodafone Group Public in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 5 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for VOD.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 114.60
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vodafone Group Public, the average price target is GBX 114.60. The highest price target for VOD is GBX 155, while the lowest price target for VOD is GBX 85. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.00% from the current price of GBX 112.35.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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VOD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
1 Month Ago
4/19/25 to 4/19/26
3 Months Ago
2/18/25 to 2/18/26
1 Year Ago
5/19/24 to 5/19/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 114.60GBX 111GBX 94GBX 66
Consensus RatingHoldHoldReduceHold

VOD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VOD Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Vodafone Group Public Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVodafone Group PublicCommunication Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.40
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/12/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 155 ➝ GBX 155+37.96%
5/11/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSellGBX 95 ➝ GBX 95-21.52%
4/15/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 100 ➝ GBX 115-1.02%
3/20/2026 Boost TargetBuyGBX 119 ➝ GBX 123+13.47%
3/19/2026 Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 71 ➝ GBX 85-20.78%

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Should I Buy Vodafone Group Public Stock? VOD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Vodafone Group Public pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vodafone Group Public
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vodafone Group Public Limited:

  • The current stock price is around GBX 103.45, which reflects a potential upside based on recent analyst forecasts.
  • Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has recently increased its price target for Vodafone Group Public Limited from GBX 140 to GBX 150, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a significant market presence, serving over 340 million customers across 15 countries, which provides a robust customer base for revenue generation.
  • The company is committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero emissions by 2040, which aligns with growing investor interest in environmentally responsible companies.
  • Vodafone's financial technology services in Africa manage more transactions than any other provider, showcasing its leadership in a rapidly growing sector.

Vodafone Group Public
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vodafone Group Public Limited for these reasons:

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 96.88, which indicates that it relies heavily on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -6.25, suggesting that it is currently not profitable, which may deter some investors.
  • Recent analyst ratings show mixed sentiments, with one "buy," three "hold," and one "sell" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a one-year low of GBX 62.40, which may raise concerns about its stability as an investment.
  • Market analysts have set an average price target of GBX 92, which is below the current stock price, suggesting limited short-term upside potential.

VOD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vodafone Group Public is GBX 114.60, with a high forecast of GBX 155 and a low forecast of GBX 85.

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vodafone Group Public in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VOD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VOD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Vodafone Group Public's stock has a predicted upside of 2.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Vodafone Group Public has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Vodafone Group Public less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Vodafone Group Public is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.40. Learn more on how VOD compares to other companies.


This page (LON:VOD) was last updated on 5/19/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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