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LSE:VOD (Vodafone Group Public)

About VOD

Vodafone Group Plc engages in telecommunication services in Europe and internationally. The firms offers mobile services that enable customers to call, text and access data, fixed line services, including broadband, television (TV) offerings, and voice and convergence services under the GigaKombi and Vodafone One names to customers. It also provides mobile, fixed and a suite of converged communication services, such as Internet of Things (IoT) comprising managed IoT connectivity, automotive and insurance services, as well as smart metering and health solutions, cloud and security portfolio comprising public and private cloud services, as well as cloud-based applications and products for securing networks and devices and international voice, IP transit and messaging services to support business customers that include small home offices and large multi-national companies. The company was founded on July 17, 1984 and is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Being a telecommunications giant, the company has a lot of fixed-overhead costs to contend with. After all, establishing and maintaining infrastructure across the whole of Europe and Africa isn’t cheap. This has resulted in an increasing pile of debt, placing pressure on profit margins and, in turn, the Vodafone share price.

However, with the rollout of 5G and M-Pesa making waves in Africa, the firm may have a bright future ahead. Investors will have to decide whether the risk is worthy of the potential rewards for their personal portfolio.

Yes. Vodafone shares pay a cash dividend at an average 82% payout ratio.

Vodafone shares pay out a dividend twice a year, in June and November.

Vodafone shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.

Vodafone Group Public (LSE: VOD) Latest News

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Here’s why Vodafone’s sub-£1.15 share price looks cheap to me anywhere below £2.02

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Up 60%, can Vodafone shares continue to rally in 2026?

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