Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt (VOD)
Vodafone franchise reports lead government to examine 'power imbalance'
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares showed no reaction to a spotlight being shone in Parliament about the treatment of franchisees. During business questions in the House of Commons, MP Justin Madders said: “I'm sure the department will have been aware of the coverage this week of some of the harrowing stories of the treatment of Vodafone franchisees,” and asked whether ministers would consider measures such as a statutory code or arbitration system to measures to redress a "power imbalance".
Investment bank upgrades Vodafone as turnaround hopes build
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares rose 1.6% to 95.38p after Barclays upgraded the group to 'overweight' from 'equal weight' and lifted its price target to 120p from 100p, arguing the company is finally showing signs of regaining a “challenger mindset”. The bank says 2026 could mark a shift after years of declining earnings, with improving trends in the UK, Germany and Africa.
Vodafone to take control of Safaricom in €1.8bn deal
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) is set to take charge of Safaricom, Kenya's biggest telecoms group, after its African arm agreed to buy an extra 20 % stake for a combined €1.81 billion. The move will give Vodafone and Vodacom a controlling 55 % shareholding and allow both companies to fully consolidate Safaricom's results.
Vodafone: Has the irrational exuberance gone too far?
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) second quarter brought signs of operational improvement, but UBS argues the market has taken the good news too far. The shares have rallied more than 35% this year, helped by buybacks and a cleaner portfolio after the sale of Spain and Italy, yet the bank keeps its 'sell' rating and 80p price target.
Vodafone still a 'sell' for UBS, sees progress as driven by timing and one-offs
UBS maintained its 'sell' recommendation on Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) despite second-quarter results that impressed elsewhere, arguing the stock has little room for upside. Group service revenue grew 5.8% in Q2, with earnings beating the City consensus by 2.2%, helped by a better-than-expected contribution from Europe.
Vodafone: Strong Quarter, Questionable Dividend Timing
Vodafone surged 8% after Q2 2026 results, fueled by a 2.5% dividend hike and a new progressive dividend policy. Despite operational improvements and positive EBITDAaL growth, VOD's fundamentals remain weak, with negative net income, negative ROIC, and negative free cash flow. Management's dividend increase appears premature given ongoing asset write-downs and cash flow challenges, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company ( VOD ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call November 11, 2025 5:00 AM EST Company Participants Margherita Della Valle - Group Chief Executive & Executive Director Luka Mucic - Group CFO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Maurice Patrick - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Akhil Dattani - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Carl Murdock-Smith - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Polo Tang - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Emmet Kelly - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Joshua Mills - BNP Paribas, Research Division David Wright - BofA Securities, Research Division James Ratzer - New Street Research LLP Paul Sidney - Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, Research Division Robert Grindle - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Presentation Margherita Della Valle Group Chief Executive & Executive Director Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us today.
Vodafone results spark new demands for clarity over franchisee legal challenge
Vodafone Group PLC's (LSE:VOD) half‑year results prompted a renewed challenge from a group of 62 former franchisees pursuing a multi‑million‑pound High Court claim against the company. The group questioned why the claim, estimated at close to £90 million in potential damages and legal costs, is not disclosed as a contingent liability within the company's latest financial statements.
Vodafone introduces progressive dividend policy as 'growth trajectory now underway'
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) said it expects to hit the upper end of its full-year guidance for earnings and cash flow after posting interim results that were marginally better than expected. The FTSE 100-listed telecoms group reported underlying earnings excluding lease expenses (EBITDAaL) of €5.73 billion for the half-year to 30 September, up 5.9% versus a year ago and slightly ahead of the average analyst forecast of €5.65 billion.
Vodafone Is One Of The Few Attractively Priced Telcos Left (But With A Caveat)
Vodafone remains one of the few attractively valued telcos, with a strong European base and growth in Africa, despite sector headwinds. VOD's recent divestitures, focus on debt reduction, and a leaner dividend support long-term earnings growth, but short-term risks remain from macro and regulatory pressures. At under £1/share and below 13x P/E, VOD offers double-digit total return potential, though 2026 forecasts are negative and market volatility could impact short-term performance.
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile sets up satellite constellation base in Germany
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) and AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:ASTS) have announced the next stage in their plans to form a new space-based mobile broadband network connecting directly to standard smartphones. The network is aiming to provide coverage from 2026, connecting rural and underserved areas, as well as supporting emergency and disaster relief operations.
Vodafone leads FTSE fallers after being slapped with 'sell' rating
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares fell 2.3% to 90p on Monday after being slapped with a 'sell' rating from 'neutral' by UBS after the telecom group's portfolio simplification and improved German performance helped the shares improve 34% in the year to date. Analyst Polo Tang set a price target of 80p, implying 12% downside from the 91p close, with the share price rise leaving the stock trading at a premium to peers.
