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Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$16.90 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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Vodafone Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
3
Hold
4
Buy
3

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vodafone Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for VOD.

Consensus Price Target

$10.57
-37.49% Downside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vodafone Group, the average price target is $10.57. The highest price target for VOD is $13.13, while the lowest price target for VOD is $8.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -37.49% from the current price of $16.90.
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
9/7/25 to 9/7/26		1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26		3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26		1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$10.57$10.57$52.38$136.00
Forecasted Upside-37.49% Downside-34.74% Downside257.03% Upside1,051.57% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldReduceReduceReduce

VOD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VOD Price Targets by Month

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Vodafone Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVodafone GroupCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-37.49% Downside135.09% Upside14.03% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/4/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell ➝ Buy
9/1/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell (D+)
7/10/2026
New Street Research logo
New Street Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
6/11/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Maurice Patrick
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
5/28/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/26/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$13.13-12.12%
5/13/2026
DZ Bank AG logo
DZ Bank
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 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/23/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
1/7/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/21/2025
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 UpgradeStrong Sell
7/2/2025
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
4/23/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Akhil Dattani
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underweight

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

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Vodafone Group
Bull Case

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

  • Vodafone Group Public Limited shares are currently trading at $16.90, which is near the 52-week high of $17.15, indicating strong recent momentum and a significant recovery from the 52-week low of $11.12.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.98%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is a key benefit for those seeking regular cash flow from their telecommunications holdings.
  • Recent institutional activity shows strong confidence, with Three Seasons Wealth LLC increasing its stake by 972.1% in the second quarter and Benjamin Edwards Inc. raising its position by 385.7%, suggesting that professional investors are accumulating shares.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a low beta of 0.44, meaning the stock is less volatile than the overall market, which can help reduce portfolio risk for conservative investors.
  • The company has a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.11, indicating it has sufficient liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which supports financial stability.

Vodafone Group
Bear Case

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

  • The consensus rating from analysts is "Reduce" with a target price of $10.57, which is significantly below the current stock price of $16.90, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to expert expectations.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited reported an actual EPS of -0.29 for the period ending May 5, 2026, which missed the consensus estimate of 0.3168, indicating recent earnings underperformance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, which indicates a moderate level of leverage that could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial difficulties.
  • Short interest has been increasing in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 9,785,555 as of August 14, 2026, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company's revenue of 11,911.7 million for the period ending May 5, 2026, fell short of the consensus estimate of 12,295.7 million, indicating potential challenges in meeting revenue growth expectations.

VOD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vodafone Group is $10.57, with a high forecast of $13.13 and a low forecast of $8.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vodafone Group in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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's stock has a predicted downside of -37.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Vodafone Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Vodafone Group has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, New Street Research, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Vodafone Group less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for Vodafone Group is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.05. Learn more on how VOD compares to other companies.

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