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Vodafone Group Public Limited Company · VOD · FY2027 Q2 · Calendar Q4 2026
Vodafone raises FY27 outlook as digital services and cost savings advance
Vodafone's FY27 guidance upgrade and strength in digital services support a more constructive operating picture. Delivery depends on sustaining cost savings, improving performance in Germany and resolving legal and regulatory issues.
Why did VOD fall 1.2% after missing EPS estimates in FY2027 Q2?
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$36.49B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$0.17
Consensus $0.61
EPS surprise
-72.8%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$24.47B
Consensus $25.32B
Revenue surprise
-3.4%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
-1.2%
Event window
SPY move
-0.4%
Same window
Abnormal move
-0.8%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
1.1×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
0.0%
Up to 20 sessions
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What changed
Management upgraded FY27 guidance after a strong first half, citing accelerating service revenue growth, record digital-services performance, cost transformation and early VodafoneThree synergies. The call also highlighted continuing German headcount reductions and investment in fiber.
Guidance delta
Guidance was raised: Vodafone now targets approximately 7% FY27 adjusted EBITDA growth and approximately 21% free cash flow growth. The prior-quarter analysis described a stable EBITDA outlook, with pressure in Germany, and double-digit organic free cash flow growth.
Key takeaways
- Digital services and emerging markets, including Africa and Turkey, were identified as areas of strong organic growth.
- Management cited €200 million of gross cost savings in H1 and a target of more than €2 billion in annual savings by FY30.
- Vodafone highlighted early synergies from full ownership of VodafoneThree in the U.K. and a partnership to accelerate fiber rollout.
- The upgraded outlook is paired with ongoing efforts to improve Germany's performance.
Management priorities
- Continue the cost-transformation program, including further headcount reductions in Germany and across Europe.
- Expand M-Pesa and B2B digital services, including cloud, AI and cybersecurity offerings.
- Develop fiber networks and consumer propositions, while pursuing VodafoneThree synergies.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$15.6Current
$9.5Low
$14Average
$20.93High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 11, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Underweight | Equal Weight | Downgrade | Oct 20, 2026 |
| UBS | Sell | Neutral | Downgrade | Nov 3, 2025 |
| JP Morgan | Underweight | Neutral | Downgrade | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 12, 2023 |
| B of A Securities | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Berenberg | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Argus Research | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 20, 2022 |
| CFRA | Buy | Buy | Maintain | May 13, 2020 |
| HSBC | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | May 24, 2019 |
| Macquarie | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Exane BNP Paribas | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Raymond James | Market Perform | Strong Buy | Downgrade | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Jefferies | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 8, 2018 |
| Standpoint Research | Buy | Reduce | Upgrade | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Argus | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Nomura | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Santander | Underweight | Underweight | Maintain | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Deutsche Bank | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Redburn Partners | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Aug 4, 2014 |
| Espirito Santo | Sell | Neutral | Downgrade | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Oriel | Reduce | Hold | Downgrade | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Baird | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Aug 30, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $15.6. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Andrew Lee | $20.93 | $16.58 | +34.2% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $11.58 | $15.57 | -25.8% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $10.09 | $10.74 | -35.3% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| CFRA | Adrian Ng | $9.5 | $8.61 | -39.1% | Mar 18, 2024 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationVodafone Group Public Limited Company, established in 1984 and based in Newbury, UK, is a global telecommunications leader delivering services across Europe and internationally. The company provides fundamental mobile services, enabling customers to make calls, send texts, and access data. Its fixed-line offerings encompass broadband internet, television packages, and voice telephony. Vodafone also integrates these services into converged solutions under brand names like GigaKombi and Vodafone One. Beyond core telecom functions, it innovates with value-added services such as a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio, including logistics, fleet management, smart metering, insurance, cloud computing, and security, alongside automotive and health solutions. Furthermore, Vodafone operates M-Pesa, a prominent African payment platform that facilitates money transfers, financial services, and business and merchant payments. The company expands its reach by offering services to other operators through partner market agreements and holds a strategic partnership with Open Fiber.
Historical context
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-11-10T22:13:43.474771+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-11-11T01:23:13.633975+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-11T10:30:46.785294+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-11T10:30:46.782654+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-11-11. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.