10.97 USD
+0.03
0.27%
At close Jul 18, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
10.97
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.27%
5 days
0.27%
1 month
9.26%
3 months
18.85%
6 months
28.30%
Year to date
28.91%
1 year
20.68%
5 years
-32.74%
10 years
-70.52%
 

About: Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses in more than 20 countries. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns a cable network after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK it acts as a mobile operator and is attempting a merger with CK Hutchison. In 2024 Vodafone divested its Spanish and Italian divisions, given their low returns on invested capital.

Employees: 86,702

0
Funds holding %
of 7,321 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

477% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $200M | Put options by funds: $34.6M

23% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.67B [Q4 2024] → $2.05B (+$377M) [Q1 2025]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 176 | Existing positions reduced: 169

0.1% more ownership

Funds ownership: 0.77% [Q4 2024] → 0.87% (+0.1%) [Q1 2025]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 521 [Q4 2024] → 500 (-21) [Q1 2025]

16% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 56

20% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 4 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VOD.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 12 articles about VOD published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 hours ago
Is Vodafone Group (VOD) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Is Vodafone Group (VOD) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Proactive Investors
6 hours ago
Vodafone's first-quarter update could show evidence of German turnaround
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) reports first-quarter results next Thursday, 24 July, which will allow investors to check on the progress of the telecoms group's Germany turnaround. At its final results in May, the FTSE 100 company said it expected the coming year to see "broad-based momentum" across Europe and Africa, with Germany returning to top-line growth.
Vodafone's first-quarter update could show evidence of German turnaround
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Italy Telecom Operators Intelligence Report 2025 Featuring TIM Italy, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad Italy
Discover future trends in Italy's telecom market with the "Italy Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" by the analyst. Forecasts show a slight decline in total service revenue by 2029, while mobile data rises due to gaming, streaming, and 5G. Key insights on regulatory trends, competitive dynamics, and market drivers. Discover future trends in Italy's telecom market with the "Italy Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" by the analyst. Forecasts show a slight decline in total service revenue by 2029, while mobile data rises due to gaming, streaming, and 5G. Key insights on regulatory trends, competitive dynamics, and market drivers.
Italy Telecom Operators Intelligence Report 2025 Featuring TIM Italy, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad Italy
Neutral
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
WPP appoints ex Microsoft, Vodafone divisional chief as new CEO
WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) has decided to make non-executive director Cindy Rose, also a current Microsoft divisional leader and former Vodafone and Disney exec, its new chief executive. She will take over on 1 September, based in both London and New York, when current boss Mark Read steps down from the FTSE 100-listed advertising and marketing group, which yesterday saw its shares fell almost 19% after a profit warning.
WPP appoints ex Microsoft, Vodafone divisional chief as new CEO
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Is defensive Vodafone finally turning a corner? This bank think so
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) appears to be turning a corner, with Deutsche Bank raising its price target from 130p to 135p and maintaining a ‘buy' rating on the shares. The Deutsche new valuation represents a 65% premium to the current price of 81.64p (flat on the day).
Is defensive Vodafone finally turning a corner? This bank think so
Positive
Invezz
2 weeks ago
Here's why the Vodafone share price is in a bull run
Vodafone share price continued its strong recovery, rising to its highest level since August 2022, as demand for telecom stocks rose. VOD jumped to a high of 10.78p, up by over 47% from its lowest level in 2024.
Here's why the Vodafone share price is in a bull run
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should Value Investors Buy Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Vodafone and Cyient unveil AI-Powered Network Configuration Management Solution to deliver Data driven, Smarter Network Operations
HYDERABAD, India and DALLAS, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark collaboration, Vodafone, a leading technology communications company and Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, have launched an AI-powered Global Network Configuration Management solution supported by data-driven, intelligent configuration analytics This innovation represents a major milestone in transforming network engineering and operations, delivering unprecedented visibility and efficiency across Vodafone's teams and markets. This cutting-edge solution is the result of a close collaboration between Vodafone and Cyient teams.
Vodafone and Cyient unveil AI-Powered Network Configuration Management Solution to deliver Data driven, Smarter Network Operations
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Spain Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report 2025, with Movistar Spain, Vodafone Spain, and MasOrange
Discover insights from the "Spain Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report," offering a comprehensive view of Spain's telecom market trends and forecasts to 2029. Gain analysis of competitive dynamics, revenue growth in mobile data, and fixed broadband sectors, and explore regulatory impacts. Discover insights from the "Spain Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report," offering a comprehensive view of Spain's telecom market trends and forecasts to 2029. Gain analysis of competitive dynamics, revenue growth in mobile data, and fixed broadband sectors, and explore regulatory impacts.
Spain Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report 2025, with Movistar Spain, Vodafone Spain, and MasOrange
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Portugal Telecom Operators Intelligence Report 2025, Featuring MEO, Vodafone Portugal, NOS, Lycamobile, and NOWO
Discover insights from the Portugal Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report. Get executive-level analysis of Portugal's telecom market trends, forecasts to 2029, and opportunities in mobile, broadband, and pay-TV sectors. Explore regulatory impacts and competitive dynamics driving 5G growth. Discover insights from the Portugal Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report. Get executive-level analysis of Portugal's telecom market trends, forecasts to 2029, and opportunities in mobile, broadband, and pay-TV sectors. Explore regulatory impacts and competitive dynamics driving 5G growth.
Portugal Telecom Operators Intelligence Report 2025, Featuring MEO, Vodafone Portugal, NOS, Lycamobile, and NOWO
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