Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $39.49B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 9 Radiotelephone Communications issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For VOD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 37.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 20.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Radiotelephone Communications peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in EUR and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $39.49B | 2/9 |
| EPS | $-0.04 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $50.73 | – |
| FCF/Share | $13.35 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 33.3% | 4/6 |
| Operating Margin | 7.0% | 5/7 |
| EBT Margin | 3.9% | 7/8 |
| Tax Rate | 97.6% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Leverage | 2.44x | 5/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $47.35B | 1/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $32.72B | 1/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$14.62B | 7/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -11.0% | 4/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 0.0% | 3/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 26.3% | 2/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 11.8% | 2/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.87x | 1/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.4x | 4/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 104.1x | 1/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 35 days | 3/6 |
| Days Inventory | 4 days | 5/5 |
| Payables Period | 63 days | 3/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -24 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $124.35B | 1/7 |
| Operating Income | $8.65B | 2/8 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $82.94B | 1/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VOD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 2451M | – |
| EPS Growth | -108.5% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from EUR)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $8.31B | |
| Accounts Receivable | $12.64B | |
| Inventory | $842M |
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Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (Radiotelephone Communications): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VOD Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co | ▼ | $39.49B |
| TMUS T-Mobile Us, Inc. | ▼ | $170.66B |
| TIGO Millicom International Cellular Sa | ▲ | $14.00B |
| VEON Veon Ltd. | ▶ | $6.13B |
| AD Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. | ▼ | $2.89B |
| KYIV Kyivstar Group Ltd. | ▶ | $2.85B |
| IHS Ihs Holding Ltd | ▼ | $2.83B |
| SPOK Spok Holdings, Inc | ▶ | $222M |
| CHAI Core Ai Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $5M |
| CLRI Cleartronic, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
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Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co stock predictions?
For VOD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 37.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 20.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co forecasts updated?
Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, VOD included, share the SEC industry code Radiotelephone Communications. The largest are: T-Mobile Us, Inc. (TMUS), Millicom International Cellular Sa (TIGO), Veon Ltd. (VEON), Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (AD), Kyivstar Group Ltd. (KYIV), Ihs Holding Ltd (IHS).
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