Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Vodafone Group plc is a multinational telecommunications company that provides a wide range of voice, data and digital services to consumers and businesses. Established in 1984 as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics, Vodafone launched the United Kingdom’s first cellular network in 1985 and was among the earliest providers to introduce GSM technology. Over the years, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, evolving into one of the world’s largest mobile network operators.

Vodafone’s core offerings include mobile voice and data services, fixed-line broadband, and enterprise‐grade solutions such as cloud hosting, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and unified communications platforms. The company also delivers digital financial services in select markets, leveraging its extensive mobile network to support mobile payments and micro-insurance products. In its enterprise segment, Vodafone provides network security, managed IoT services and edge computing capabilities designed to help businesses modernize their operations.

Geographically, Vodafone serves customers in more than 20 countries across Europe and Africa, with significant operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and South Africa. It holds substantial minority stakes in regional operators and joint ventures, extending its reach through partnerships in markets such as India and Turkey. This broad footprint allows Vodafone to cater to varied regulatory environments, local market dynamics and diverse customer needs.

The company is led by CEO Margherita Della Valle, who was appointed to the role after serving as finance chief and interim head, and is guided by a board of directors with deep experience in technology, finance and international business. Under her leadership, Vodafone has accelerated its digital and network transformation strategy, investing in next-generation 5G infrastructure, enhancing its fixed broadband capabilities and pursuing sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across its operations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.78 to $11.96
• 50-Day Range: $10.37 to $12.06
• 52-Week Range: $8.00 to $12.06
• Volume: 4.05 million shs
• Average Volume: 5.22 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $29.07 billion
• P/E Ratio: 10.49
• Dividend Yield: 4.10%
• Price Target: $136.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Vodafone Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Vodafone Group scored higher than 95% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 56th out of 650 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Vodafone Group has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.86, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Vodafone Group has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 30.26%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Vodafone Group are expected to grow by 30.26% in the coming year, from $0.76 to $0.99 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Vodafone Group is 10.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.63.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Vodafone Group is 10.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 415.68.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Vodafone Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.57. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Vodafone Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.52. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.54% of the float of Vodafone Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vodafone Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vodafone Group has recently decreased by 21.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Vodafone Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.12%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Vodafone Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Vodafone Group is 42.98%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Vodafone Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.49% next year. This indicates that Vodafone Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.54% of the float of Vodafone Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Vodafone Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Vodafone Group has recently decreased by 21.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.94

News Sentiment

Vodafone Group has a news sentiment score of 0.94. 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 Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Vodafone Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 11 people have searched for VOD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added Vodafone Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 700% 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, Vodafone Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Vodafone Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 7.84% of the stock of Vodafone Group is held by institutions.

VOD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VOD shares performed this year?

Vodafone Group's stock was trading at $8.49 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, VOD shares have increased by 40.9% and is now trading at $11.96.

Does Vodafone Group have any subsidiaries?

Vodafone Group subsidiaries include these companies: GrandCentrix GmbH, Liberty Global, Hellas Online, The Cobra Group, ONO, Kabel Deutschland, Vodafone Fixed Ltd, and more.

Who are Vodafone Group's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Vodafone Group include Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.14%), ACR Alpine Capital Research LLC (0.99%), Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (0.49%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.33%).

How do I buy shares of Vodafone Group?

Shares of VOD 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 Vodafone Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vodafone Group investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Meta Platforms (META), Intel (INTC) and NVIDIA (NVDA).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/02/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Non - US
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VOD
• CIK: 839923
• Web: www.vodafone.com
• Phone: (416) 353-3251
• Fax: 44-16-3558-0857
• Employees: 92,000
• Year Founded: 1982

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Vodafone Group: $136.00
• High Price Target: $136.00
• Low Price Target: $136.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1,037.1%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.86
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.74
• P/E Growth: 0.57
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.85
• Current Ratio: 1.26
• Quick Ratio: 1.23

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $39.39 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.74
• Cash Flow: $5.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.17
• Book Value: $23.20 per share
• Price / Book: 0.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,430,200,000
• Free Float: 2,405,901,000
• Market Cap: $29.07 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.65