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Vodafone Group Public (VOD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 70.08 +1.20 (+1.74%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

Vodafone Group Public - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
0

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vodafone Group Public in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 2 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating for VOD.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 77.50
According to the 2 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vodafone Group Public, the average price target is GBX 77.50. The highest price target for VOD is GBX 85, while the lowest price target for VOD is GBX 70. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.59% from the current price of GBX 70.08.
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VOD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
1 Month Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
3 Months Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
1 Year Ago
11/23/22 to 11/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 77.50GBX 102.25GBX 102.25GBX 106.09
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

VOD Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VOD Price Targets by Month

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Vodafone Group Public Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVodafone Group PublicCommunication Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.67
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/12/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 70-1.05%
5/15/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual WeightGBX 80 ➝ GBX 85+11.70%
11/15/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 165+126.99%
11/15/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 92 ➝ GBX 89+22.44%
6/30/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Lower TargetGBX 95 ➝ GBX 85+14.49%
2/27/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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Andrew Lee
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Set TargetGBX 130+30.56%
2/16/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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Jerry Dellis
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Set TargetGBX 85-16.27%
2/14/2023Numis Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 130+33.07%
2/2/2023Credit Suisse Group
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Jakob Bluestone
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Reiterated RatingUnderperformGBX 90-4.83%
2/1/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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Stan Noel
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Set TargetGBX 100+9.67%
12/8/2022UBS Group
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Polo Tang
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Set TargetGBX 120+39.65%

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Should I Buy Vodafone Group Public Stock? VOD Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vodafone Group Public pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vodafone Group Public
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vodafone Group Public Limited:

  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in price, which can be a positive signal for investors looking for growth opportunities.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a market capitalization of £17.52 billion, suggesting it is a significant player in the telecom industry, which can provide stability and confidence to investors.
  • The company offers a diverse range of services, including mobile connectivity, IoT solutions, and financial services, which can help mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single revenue stream.
  • Currently, the stock price is at GBX 73 ($0.94), which may be considered attractive for investors looking for value in the telecom sector.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a strategic partnership with Open Fiber, which could enhance its service offerings and market reach, potentially leading to increased revenue growth.

Vodafone Group Public
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vodafone Group Public Limited for these reasons:

  • The company recently announced a dividend cut, which may signal financial difficulties or a shift in strategy that could concern income-focused investors.
  • Vodafone Group Public Limited has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 95.92, indicating that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can increase financial risk, especially in volatile markets.
  • The stock has experienced a decline of 8.2%, which may indicate underlying issues that could affect future performance and investor confidence.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is extremely high at 1,709.50, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings, which could deter value investors.
  • With a quick ratio of 0.78, Vodafone Group Public Limited may face challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities, raising concerns about its liquidity position.

VOD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vodafone Group Public is GBX 77.50, with a high forecast of GBX 85 and a low forecast of GBX 70.

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vodafone Group Public in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VOD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VOD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Vodafone Group Public's stock has a predicted upside of 10.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Vodafone Group Public less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Vodafone Group Public is Hold while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VOD compares to other companies.


This page (LON:VOD) was last updated on 11/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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