Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Vodafone Group Plc is a leading multinational telecommunications company headquartered in London, England. Established in 1984 as Racal Telecom, the company adopted the name “Vodafone” in 1991 to reflect its focus on voice and data services. Over the decades, Vodafone has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions to become one of the world’s largest mobile network operators, providing connectivity solutions to hundreds of millions of customers globally.

Vodafone’s core business activities encompass mobile voice and data services, fixed broadband, and digital television. The company also delivers machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, catering to enterprises looking to harness real-time data for improved efficiency. Its product portfolio extends to managed enterprise services, cloud and hosting, unified communications, and cybersecurity offerings, positioning Vodafone as an end-to-end provider for both consumer and business markets.

Geographically, Vodafone operates in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with significant footprints in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, and a number of African nations including South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya. The company has forged partnerships and joint ventures in markets such as India, where it was formerly a major player through Vodafone Idea. This global reach is supported by a pan-regional network of data centers, submarine cables, and satellite links, ensuring robust coverage and resilient service delivery across diverse environments.

Under the leadership of Group Chief Executive Officer Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone continues to drive digital transformation initiatives, focusing on 5G rollout, network virtualization, and sustainability. The company has committed to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across its operations. With an emphasis on innovation and customer experience, Vodafone remains at the forefront of the telecommunications industry, adapting to evolving market demands and technological advancements.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $10.74 to $10.81
• 50-Day Range: $9.04 to $10.91
• 52-Week Range: $8.00 to $10.93
• Volume: 7.78 million shs
• Average Volume: 9.22 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $26.67 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.44
• Dividend Yield: 4.37%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Vodafone Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Vodafone Group scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 164th out of 663 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Vodafone Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 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 9.44, 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 Vodafone Group is 9.44, 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 37.24.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Vodafone Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.95. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Vodafone Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.46. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.65% 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 increased by 13.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Vodafone Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.37%, 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 41.23%. 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 47.47% 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

0.65% 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 increased by 13.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.30

News Sentiment

Vodafone Group has a news sentiment score of 0.30. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Vodafone Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 13 people have searched for VOD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Vodafone Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -56% 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 start of the year. Since then, VOD stock has increased by 26.7% and is now trading at $10.76.

Does Vodafone Group have any subsidiaries?

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

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
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• 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

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.44
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.16
• P/E Growth: 0.95
• 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: 0.68
• Cash Flow: $5.52 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.95
• Book Value: $23.20 per share
• Price / Book: 0.46

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,478,990,000
• Free Float: 2,454,202,000
• Market Cap: $26.67 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.59