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LON:VOD

Vodafone Group Public (VOD) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 70.03
+0.61 (+0.87%)
(As of 06:01 AM ET)
Today's Range
69.74
70.30
50-Day Range
62.97
70.94
52-Week Range
62.71
97.05
Volume
5.92 million shs
Average Volume
89.59 million shs
Market Capitalization
£18.96 billion
P/E Ratio
212.20
Dividend Yield
11.42%
Price Target
GBX 99.80

Vodafone Group Public MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.20 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
42.7% Upside
GBX 99.80 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.86
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.29mentions of Vodafone Group Public in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£172.20 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.90 out of 5 stars

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About Vodafone Group Public Stock (LON:VOD)

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company provides telecommunication services in Europe and internationally. It offers mobile connectivity services comprising end-to-end services for mobile voice and data, messaging, device management, BYOx, and telecoms management, as well as professional and consulting services; and fixed line connectivity, such as fixed voice and data, broadband, software-defined networks, managed WAN, LAN, ethernet, and satellite; and financial services, as well as business and merchant services. The company also provides consumer Internet of Things (IoT) propositions, as well as security and insurance products; mobile services; logistics, fleet management, and smart metering services; WiFi; digital services comprising mobile application development, multi-access edge computing, worker insights, AI assistant, drone detection, visual inspection, and mixed reality, as well as Vodafone Analytics platform; and traditional IT hosting services, including colocation, managed hosting, security, hosting infrastructure, and flexible computing for government. In addition, it offers integrated business communication services, as well as fixed mobile convergence services; and carrier services, as well as IoT devices comprising managed tablets and integrated terminals. Further, it offers M-Pesa, an African mobile money platform to make payments and provide financial services; Vodafone Business multi-cloud platform; and productivity solutions, as well as operates digital cloud-based television platforms. It serves private and public sector customers in the manufacturing, retail, automotive, banking finance, healthcare, smart cities and public, agriculture, transport and logistics, and energy and utilities management industries. It offers its products and services through digital and physical channels. Vodafone Group Public Limited Company has a strategic partnership with Open Fiber. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Newbury, the United Kingdom.

VOD Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/2 Dividend
11/23/2023
Dividend Payable
2/02/2024
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Telecom Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
104,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 99.80
High Stock Price Target
GBX 165
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 68
Potential Upside/Downside
+43.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.20
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£10.55 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£44.71 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 42.05 per share
Book Value
GBX 224 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
27,080,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£18.80 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.48
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Margherita Della Valle (Age 59)
    Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.12M
  • Mr. Luka Mucic (Age 53)
    Group CFO & Executive Director
  • Mr. Scott Petty
    Group Chief Technology Officer
  • Stefanie Reichel
    Director of Legal & Compliance
  • Ms. Maaike Helena De Bie
    Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Ms. Leanne Susan Wood (Age 52)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. António Rui de Lacerda Carrapatoso
    Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Portugal Operations
  • Ms. Serpil Timuray (Age 55)
    Chief Executive Officer of Europe Cluster
  • Mr. Rob Mukherjee
    Head of North West regional business
  • Mr. Tony Bailey
    Head of Regional Business

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Vodafone Group Public was last updated on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:18 PM.

Pros

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

  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has shown consistent revenue growth in recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company's expansion into emerging markets presents significant growth opportunities for investors.
  • Vodafone's focus on 5G technology and infrastructure development positions it well in the telecommunications industry, which is crucial for future growth.
  • Recent cost-cutting measures and operational efficiencies have improved the company's profit margins, enhancing shareholder value.
  • The current stock price of Vodafone Group Public Limited is undervalued compared to its peers, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.

Cons

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

  • Intense competition in the telecommunications sector may put pressure on Vodafone's market share and pricing power.
  • Regulatory changes in key markets could impact Vodafone's operations and profitability.
  • High debt levels on Vodafone's balance sheet may limit its flexibility for future investments or acquisitions.
  • Currency exchange rate fluctuations could affect Vodafone's international revenue streams and financial performance.
  • Uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions and geopolitical risks may impact Vodafone's business operations and growth prospects.

VOD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vodafone Group Public stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vodafone Group Public in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research 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.
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What is Vodafone Group Public's stock price target for 2024?

5 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Vodafone Group Public's stock. Their VOD share price targets range from GBX 68 to GBX 165. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 99.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have VOD shares performed in 2024?

Vodafone Group Public's stock was trading at GBX 68.56 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VOD shares have increased by 2.0% and is now trading at GBX 69.96.
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How often does Vodafone Group Public pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vodafone Group Public?

Vodafone Group Public announced a dividend on Tuesday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 23rd will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.05 per share on Friday, February 2nd. This represents a yield of 5.07%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 23rd. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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Is Vodafone Group Public a good dividend stock?

Vodafone Group Public (LON:VOD) pays an annual dividend of GBX 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 11.18%. VOD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 2,424.24%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for VOD.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vodafone Group Public own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vodafone Group Public investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), GSK (GSK), Barclays (BARC), BP (BP), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), Bank of America (BAC), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Aviva (AV).

How do I buy shares of Vodafone Group Public?

Shares of VOD stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:VOD) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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