Barclays Rates Vodafone Group Public (VOD) Underweight

On October 20, 2026, Barclays adjusted its stance on Vodafone Group Public Limited Company [NASDAQ: VOD], issuing an Underweight rating for the telecom services provider. According to the research note released that day, the firm took a cautious view on the stock.

VOD Vodafone Group Public Limited Company

$15.88 ▲ +21.22% year to date

1M 3M YTD

Daily close · Oct 20, 2026

Barclays's Call on Vodafone Group

In its research note published on October 20, 2026, Barclays assigned an Underweight rating to Vodafone Group Public Limited Company. The firm evaluates the telecom provider's outlook relative to its peers in the sector.

Other Institutional Activity in Vodafone Group

Large financial institutions have also adjusted their positions in Vodafone Group recently. Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC grew its holdings by 7,002,629 shares, ending with 7,018,174 shares worth about $111,448,603. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership reduced its holdings by 2,147,112 shares, ending with 20,312,222 shares worth about $322,558,087. Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC reduced its holdings by 32,301 shares, ending with 10,061,670 shares worth about $159,779,320. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. reduced its holdings by 314,968 shares, ending with 5,329,612 shares worth about $84,634,239. Oppenheimer Asset Management, Inc. reduced its holdings by 672,693 shares, ending with 5,176,809 shares worth about $82,207,727.

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company Stock Up 0.1%

Vodafone Group shares recently traded around $15.88 as of October 20, 2026, matching the closing price of $15.88 on the day of the analyst update. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $16.41 and above its 200-day moving average of $15.29. Over the past year, the shares have moved between a low of $11.12 and a high of $17.71. The company carries a market capitalization of roughly $36.79 billion and has a forward P/E ratio of 9.49.

Recent Earnings

For its trailing twelve-month period, Vodafone Group reported $40.46 billion in revenue and negative earnings per share of $0.14. The company recorded a net profit margin of -1.0% and a return on equity of 0.1%. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Dividend

Vodafone Group pays an annual dividend rate of $0.54 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 3.38%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 102.6%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 20, 2026, Barclays issued its Underweight rating on the stock. Across the broader market, five analysts offer opinions on the company, with a mean price target of $16.12 alongside a high target of $20.25 and a low target of $12.33.

About Vodafone Group

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company operates as a telecommunications provider offering mobile and fixed services, connectivity solutions, digital services, and Internet of Things platforms across markets in Europe, Turkey, and Africa. The company serves millions of consumer and business customers with mobile and fixed-line networks.

Bottom Line

Investors will watch for the upcoming earnings report on November 10, 2026, to gauge the company's financial direction. Market participants continue to track institutional portfolio adjustments and evolving analyst views.