Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Stock Price & Analysis
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) closed at USD 16.12 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.70% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 15.85; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 15.94–16.12 on volume of 2,554,656 shares. Market capitalization is $37.35B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.12–17.71 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
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Key facts (VOD)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 16.06 (range 12.28–20.16).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +43.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +48.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (VOD)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 16.06 (low 12.28, high 20.16).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight → Underweight |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VOD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +43.9% | +48.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +44.1% | +8.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.8% | 27.5% |
| Max drawdown | -18.8% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -48.5% (Feb 2022→Feb 2024) |
VOD suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | Eastern Leasing Company | “The decline was primarily due to our focus on value optimisation as we continue to drive ARPU growth for new customers.” |
| Customer | M-Pesa Holding Company | “On 28 September 2023, the Group sold M-Pesa Holding Company Limited which holds funds on trust for M-Pesa customers, to Safaricom Plc for US$1.” |
| Partner | Microsoft (MSFT) | “Our partnership with Microsoft further gives us the potential to access new technologiessuchasGenerativeArtificialIntelligence(‘GenAI')andtodeploytheseat scale for IoT.” |
| Partner | Alphabet (Google) (GOOGL) | “We can deploy GenAI at speed and scale through partnerships with Google and Microsoft, enhancing TOBi and enabling more personalised experiences across customer touchpoints.” |
| Partner | Meta Platforms (META) | “Through partnerships with second-tier OEMs and local assembly initiatives in Egypt and South Africa, we introduced affordable models ranging from $20 to $42, tailored with features like WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, and long-lasting batteries.” |
| Partner | SWISSCOM AG (SCMWY) | “On 15 March 2024, the Group announced that it had entered into a binding agreement with Swisscom AG (‘Swisscom') in relation to the disposal of 100% of Vodafone Italia S.p.A. ('Vodafone Italy').” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed May 22, 2026.
Companies that name VOD in their SEC reports
| Relationship to VOD | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/ (CMTL) | 10-K Oct 14, 2026 | “•Leading telecommunications companies, including AT&T Inc., Bell Mobility, Inc., Comcast Corp., Nokia Corp., Rogers Communications Canada Inc., TELUS Communications Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Public Limited Co.” |
VOD analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Mar 2027) | $1.10 | $1.30 | -15.2% | $44.84B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Mar 2028) | $1.49 | $1.61 | -7.1% | $46.36B | 2 |
VOD options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±8.4% (±$1.35) by Nov 13, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 10, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±4.1%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 43.5% | ±4.7% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 38.4% | ±6.2% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 42.9% | ±8.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 38.1% | ±8.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 33.2% | ±10.5% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 31.2% | ±11.9% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 32.0% | ±17.5% |
30-day implied volatility 36.8% vs 28.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.12 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.70% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.85 |
| Open | USD 16 |
| Day Range | USD 15.94 – 16.12 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.12 – 17.71 |
| Volume | 2,554,656 shares |
| Market Cap | $37.35B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (VOD)
Nexqual's technical model rates VOD "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.83 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 16.41) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VOD)
Wall Street analysts rate VOD "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 16.06 (range USD 12.28–20.16), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 16.06 |
| High Target | USD 20.16 |
| Low Target | USD 12.28 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 2 |
Earnings (VOD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VOD)
| Total Revenue | $40.46B |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | +31.47% |
| Operating Margin | +7.78% |
| Profit Margin | -0.98% |
| ROE | +0.11% |
| Debt / Equity | 1 |
| Current Ratio | 1.14 |
| Total Cash | $14.58B |
| Total Debt | $54.45B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VOD)
Nexqual rates Vodafone Group Public Limited Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — EUR 14.6B cash vs EUR 54.4B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow EUR 14.3B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 0%, ROA 1.5% |
Ownership (VOD)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +8.83% |
| Shares Outstanding | 2.32B |
| Float | 3.94B |
| Short % of Float | +0.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
Leadership (VOD)
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company is led by Margherita Della Valle, Group Chief Executive & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
| Group Chief Executive & Executive Director | Margherita Della Valle |
|---|---|
| Group CFO & Executive Director | Maria Pilar López Álvarez |
| Chief Digital & Information Officer and Group CTO | Scott Petty |
| Investor Relations Director | Matthew Johnson |
| Director of Legal & Compliance | Stefanie Reichel |
Major Backers & Investors (VOD)
Notable institutional backers of Vodafone Group Public Limited Company include Acr Alpine Capital Research, Llc, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Acr Alpine Capital Research, Llc | 1.04% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.88% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.69% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.55% |
| Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | 0.43% |
| Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC | 0.3% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.28% |
| JPMorgan | 0.27% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Street | 1.48% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:14 UTC.
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