Auto-Owners Insurance 13F: Exits VOD Stake

Auto-Owners Insurance completely closed out its position in Vodafone Group Public Limited Company VOD on NasdaqGS, selling all 39,733 shares it held. The liquidation was revealed in a Form 13F regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2026. Because 13F filings look backward at holdings from the end of the reporting quarter, this report reflects positions at that time and may not represent the investor's current stance.

Inside Auto-Owners Insurance's Vodafone Trade

Before the complete exit, Auto-Owners Insurance held 39,733 shares of the telecom provider. By selling off the entire block of shares, the fund cut its position to zero, marking a complete 100.0% reduction. Form 13F reports do not provide transaction prices, so the exact value at the time of the sale depends on market trading during the period.

Other Institutional Activity in Vodafone Group

Other large funds also made adjustments to their Vodafone Group holdings around the same time. Acr Alpine Capital Research, Llc reduced its holdings by 2,835,887 shares, ending with 24,019,101 shares worth about $386,947,731. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership trimmed its stake by 2,147,112 shares to finish with 20,312,222 shares valued at approximately $327,229,908. On the buying side, Goldman Sachs Group Inc grew its holdings by 1,063,140 shares, bringing its total to 15,953,063 shares worth roughly $257,003,854. Morgan Stanley added 480,298 shares for a new total of 12,701,616 shares valued at about $204,623,041. Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC cut its position slightly by 32,301 shares, leaving it with 10,061,670 shares worth around $162,093,509.

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company Stock Up 1.7%

Vodafone Group shares recently traded around $16.12 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $16.42 while remaining above its 200-day moving average of $15.26. Over the past 52 weeks, the shares have traded as low as $11.12 and as high as $17.71.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, Vodafone Group brought in $40,461,000,704 in revenue. The company posted a negative earnings per share of -$0.14. Its return on equity was 0.1%, while net margin stood at -1.0%. The company's next quarterly earnings report is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

Dividend

Vodafone Group pays an annual dividend rate of $0.54 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 3.39%. Its dividend payout ratio stands at 102.6%.

About Vodafone Group

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company provides telecommunication services across Germany, the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe, Turkey, and South Africa. It offers mobile and fixed network services, business connectivity, internet of things platforms, and financial services. Institutional shifts by funds like Auto-Owners Insurance highlight ongoing portfolio adjustments as the company executes its telecom strategy.

Bottom Line

Investors tracking Vodafone Group will likely look toward the upcoming earnings release on November 10, 2026, for fresh details on operational performance. Remember that 13F filings are historical snapshots and may not reflect current holdings.