VEON (VEON) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

VEON Ltd. is a multinational telecommunications company that provides a wide range of mobile, fixed-line and broadband services. Operating in markets across Eastern Europe, Central and South Asia, VEON delivers voice, data and digital services to more than 200 million subscribers. The company’s core business includes mobile network operations under recognized local brands, as well as fixed‐line broadband and enterprise connectivity solutions for business customers.

Originally founded as VimpelCom in 1992, the company rebranded to VEON in 2017 to reflect its transformation into a digital services provider. Headquartered in Amsterdam, VEON has a significant presence in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Italy. Over the years, the group has expanded its footprint through strategic partnerships and network buildouts, establishing itself as a leading telecom operator in emerging markets.

In addition to traditional voice and data offerings, VEON has invested in a range of digital platforms and services. These include mobile financial services, digital content distribution, cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Through the VEON digital super-app, subscribers can access messaging, entertainment, e-commerce and fintech applications in a single integrated environment, reflecting the company’s ambition to diversify revenue streams and enhance customer engagement.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Kaan Terzioğlu, VEON has continued to pursue network modernization, cost optimization and new growth initiatives. The company is governed by an independent board of directors and is committed to advancing connectivity, fostering innovation and supporting economic development in the communities it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $42.54 to $45.00
• 50-Day Range: $38.26 to $56.40
• 52-Week Range: $25.83 to $58.30
• Volume: 133,265 shs
• Average Volume: 109,159 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.19 billion
• P/E Ratio: 6.81
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $60.00
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

VEON Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

VEON scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 54th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Consensus Rating

VEON has received a consensus rating of Strong Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

VEON has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of VEON is 6.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of VEON is 6.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.45.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

VEON has a P/B Ratio of 2.54. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.21% of the float of VEON has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

VEON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in VEON has recently decreased by 0.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

VEON does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

VEON does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.21% of the float of VEON has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

VEON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in VEON has recently decreased by 0.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.63

News Sentiment

VEON has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for VEON this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for VEON on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added VEON to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, VEON insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.30% of the stock of VEON is held by institutions.

VEON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VEON shares performed this year?

VEON's stock was trading at $40.10 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, VEON shares have increased by 7.7% and is now trading at $43.18.

How were VEON's earnings last quarter?

VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The Wireless communications provider reported $1.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.53. The Wireless communications provider had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $996 million. VEON had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.24% and a net margin of 11.18%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did VEON's stock split?

VEON's stock reverse split on the morning of Monday, March 6th 2023.The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Monday, March 6th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Monday, March 6th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of VEON?

Shares of VEON stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of VEON own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VEON investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Pfizer (PFE), Walt Disney (DIS), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Ford Motor (F) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Diversified Comm Services
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VEON
• CIK: 1468091
• Web: www.veon.com
• Phone: (120) 797-7200
• Fax: 31-20-797-7201
• Employees: 18,027
• Year Founded: 1992

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $60.00
• High Stock Price Target: $60.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +39.0%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.34
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $415 million
• Net Margins: 11.18%
• Pretax Margin: 17.49%
• Return on Equity: 36.24%
• Return on Assets: 5.88%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.17
• Current Ratio: 0.81
• Quick Ratio: 0.80

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.00 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.80
• Cash Flow: $15.42 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.80
• Book Value: $16.99 per share
• Price / Book: 2.54

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 73,970,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $3.19 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.44