Vodafone
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 as of 2024. In 2024 Vodafone also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions, given their low returns on invested capital.
Employees: 85,225
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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
67% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q2] → 5 (+2) [Q3]
55% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 202 | Existing positions reduced: 130
7% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 61 | Existing positions closed: 57
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.01B [Q2] → $2.08B (+$68.5M) [Q3]
0.05% less ownership
Funds ownership: 0.85% [Q2] → 0.8% (-0.05%) [Q3]
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 506 [Q2] → 505 (-1) [Q3]
4% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $51.9M | Put options by funds: $53.8M
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VOD.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about VOD published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
9 hours ago
Orange & Vodacom Team Up to Boost Rural Network Coverage in Congo
ORANY and Vodacom launch Africa's first rural towerco partnership to bolster connectivity in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Negative
Proactive Investors
11 hours ago
BT and Vodafone see little benefit from latest price rises
Shares in BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) and Vodafone Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) have yet to benefit much from the big price rises pushed through by the pair last week. Vodafone followed rival BT, seemingly the UK price leader, and put mobile prices by about three times the current rate of inflation starting from 10 April.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
12 hours ago
Qatar Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report 2025, with Competitive Review of Ooredoo Qatar, Vodafone Qatar, OSN and beIN Sports Arabia
Dublin, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Qatar Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in Qatar today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. Published annually, the report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics, and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV markets, as well as a review of key regulatory trends. Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in Qatar will increase at a CAGR of 1.6% over the forecast period 2024-2029, with growth in mobile data, fixed broadband, pay-TV service revenues. Mobile data service revenue will grow at a five-year CAGR of 3.3%, driven by availability of low-cost data plans and promotional offers by telcos, more for more premium mobile plans to drive ARPUs and secure higher revenue margins. The Country Intelligence Report provides in-depth analysis of the following:
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
VOD's Solution to Streamline Global IoT Connectivity: Stock to Gain?
Vodafone introduces Global SIM+, an innovative solution that eliminates complexities with roaming services and ensures global connectivity for IoT devices.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 week ago
Vodafone completes Indus Towers stake sale for $330mln
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) has completed the sale of its stake in Indus Towers for US$330 million (£269 million). Some 79.2 million shares, equating to 3% of the Indian mobile tower installation company, were sold through an accelerated bookbuild, Vodafone said on Friday.
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 weeks ago
Vodafone completes €8bn sale of Italian wing to Swisscom
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) has completed the €8 billion (£6.6 billion) sale of its Italian operations to Swisscom AG. Vodafone on Thursday said the cash deal had been completed and that proceeds would go to cutting net debt, alongside returning up to €2 billion to shareholders.
Negative
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Swisscom revises down earnings outlook after Vodafone Italia acquisition complete
Swisscom said on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of competitor Vodafone Italia, which it will now begin merging with its Italian business Fastweb.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Vodafone Group (VOD) 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Undercovered Dozen: Ubiquiti, Ready Capital, Cardiff Oncology, Vodafone +
The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights lesser-covered stocks, offering fresh investment ideas and sparking community discussions on their potential. Ubiquiti Inc. shows promise with operational improvements, Ready Capital Corporation faces liquidity risks, and TORM plc is crucial despite energy sector volatility. Esperion Therapeutics' breakout and Cardiff Oncology's promising trial data present compelling buy opportunities, while Advantest Corporation's high valuation suggests caution.
Positive
Proactive Investors
1 month ago
BT and Vodafone could benefit as Ofcom slashes fees by £40mln
Regulator Ofcom has proposed slashing fees it charges mobile network operators to the tune of £40 million. Fees, paid by the likes of BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) and Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) to use certain radio frequencies, could be slashed by as much as 21%, Ofcom said Friday.
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