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Vodafone Group PLC

VOD · LSE · Communication Services · £27.3B

Provides mobile, fixed-line, and cloud telecommunications services across Europe, Turkey, and South Africa, plus the M-PESA mobile money platform in Africa.

Technical Bias: Bearish lean
120.20p+2.45p (+2.08%)Delayed

As of Oct 15, 2026

Summary

Vodafone Group PLC is a major global telecommunications operator offering mobile, fixed-line, and broadband services across Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The stock shows a bearish technical bias, reflecting a sharp one-month decline of 10.3 per cent, though it has gained 43.4 per cent over the past year. Trading at 117.75p with a market capitalisation of £27.3 billion, the company faces near-term headwinds despite its longer-term upward trajectory.

Price history

Daily candles · adjusted close

As of Oct 14, 2026

Performance

1D

+2.08%

1W

-7.83%

1M

-10.25%

3M

+1.29%

YTD

+21.27%

1Y

+43.44%

As of Oct 14, 2026

Technical indicators

RSI (14)
38.4Neutral
MACD (12,26,9)
-1.24Bearish
Moving averages
50: 122.71 · 200: 112.75Neutral
Support / Resistance
115.55p / 118.57p

Technical Bias

Bearish lean

0 Bullish · 1 Bearish · 2 Neutral

Vodafone Group's technical setup is tilted bearish, with MACD showing negative momentum whilst RSI and moving averages offer no strong conviction either way. This derived technical read suggests caution, though it is not a recommendation and does not account for fundamental or broader market context.

A transparent read of the indicators below — not a prediction or recommendation.

As of Oct 14, 2026

Fundamentals

Market cap
£27.3B
P/E ratio
—
EPS
-0.01p
Profit margin
-0.98%
Revenue growth (YoY)
+7.3%
Free cash flow
£8.45B
Beta
0.3
52-week range
81.74p – 132.07p
Dividend yield
3.36%
Ex-dividend date
Jun 4, 2026
Next earnings
Nov 10, 2026 (25 days)

As of Oct 16, 2026

Upcoming catalysts

  • Earnings reportNov 10, 2026

As of Oct 16, 2026

Latest news

As of Oct 16, 2026

MonkeyTrade's Take on Vodafone Group PLC

Our read on the signals above — informational, not a recommendation.

Short-term outlook

The short-term technical read on Vodafone leans bearish, with MACD confirming downward momentum and the stock down 10.3% over the past month, even though RSI at 38.4 isn't yet oversold. A break below support at 115.55p would reinforce the downside case, while a move back above resistance at 118.57p would be the first sign the slide is losing steam. With earnings not due until November 2026, there's no near-term catalyst to disrupt this technical picture.

Medium-term outlook

Vodafone's top line is growing at a decent 7.3% clip, but a negative profit margin shows that growth isn't yet translating into earnings, and the bearish technical lean suggests the market isn't rewarding the 3.4% dividend yield either. Over the next few quarters, the balance tilts cautious: a return to positive profit margins would be the key signal needed to shift this view.

Key risks

  • Vodafone's profit margin sits at -1.0%, pointing to ongoing profitability pressure despite revenue growth.
  • Revenue growth of +7.3% has not yet translated into consistent earnings, with no P/E ratio currently reported.
  • The shares trade well below their 52-week high of 132.07p, now at 117.75p, reflecting sustained investor caution.
  • Regulatory and competitive dynamics in European telecoms, such as the BT broadband discount ruling and debate over 5G "fast lane" pricing, highlight sector-wide pressures that could also affect Vodafone's pricing power and customer relationships.

About Vodafone Group PLC

Vodafone Group PLC is a UK-based telecommunications company listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker VOD. Operating within the Communication Services sector and the Telecom Services industry, Vodafone is one of the best-known names in European telecoms, providing mobile and fixed-line connectivity across multiple markets. With a market capitalisation of £27.3B, it remains a large, widely-held stock within its industry group.

On the numbers, Vodafone's price-to-earnings ratio is not currently available, which limits direct comparison of its valuation against peers using that measure. Its dividend yield stands at +3.4%, a figure income-focused investors often watch when assessing telecom stocks, as the sector is typically associated with steady cash distributions. Together, these figures offer a partial snapshot of how the market currently values Vodafone relative to its size and sector positioning.

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