Vodafone Group Stock News

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's African subsidiary, Vodacom, to acquire 20% of Safaricom, taking its stake to 55% 15% will be acquired from the Government of Kenya and 5% from Vodafone LONDON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vodafone Group's African subsidiary, Vodacom Group Ltd (“Vodacom”) has agreed to acquire an effective 20% of the issued share capital in Safaricom Plc (“Safaricom”), Kenya's leading telecoms ...

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.

Portuguese telecoms operators plan to spend 4.2 billion euros ($4.9 billion) on high-speed 5G networks and satellites over the next five years to support major projects such as data centres and AI, the Infrastructure Ministry said on Wednesday.

Bloomberg's 2025 Dividend Focus list highlights 36 dividend payers, with 16 qualifying as 'safer' due to free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten dividend stocks, including OZK, SLB, WM, and SUBCY, are projected to offer 12.5%-26.5% net gains by November 2026 based on analyst targets. Five 'IDEAL' stocks—CHHQF, VODAF, SUBCY, ITVPY, AVIFY—offer dividends from $1,000 invested that...

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 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 conce...

Vodafone has executed a successful turnaround, divesting underperforming units and merging its UK business with Three, driving improved growth prospects. VOD delivered strong H1 FY 2026 results, with revenue up 7.3% YoY and service revenue growth across key markets, especially Germany and Africa. The company raised guidance, announced a €2 billion buyback, and expects to grow its dividend by 2....