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.

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

Investing Articles

Are these dividend titans uninvestable?

Don't be fooled - these dividend darlings aren't as great as they first appear.

Read more »

Investing Articles

BT Group plc vs Vodafone Group plc: which is the better telecoms pick?

Royston Wild discusses the investment outlooks of both BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD).

Read more »

Investing Articles

Are my income giants about to cut their 6% dividends?

Roland Head takes a critical look at two of high-yield stocks from his portfolio.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Are these two 6%+ yields the best the FTSE 100 has to offer?

These two dividend stocks yield more than 6%.

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 FTSE 350 income stocks you could retire on

Royston Wild runs the rule over two titanic FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) dividend shares.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Are HSBC Holdings plc and Vodafone Group plc set to slash their dividends?

Could lower dividends lie ahead for HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD)?

Read more »

Investing Articles

Which of these growth stocks is best?

Royston Wild takes a look at two stocks popular with growth seekers.

Read more »

Investing Articles

The 3 C’s threatening BT Group plc’s dividend

It's not looking good for BT Group plc's (LON: BT.A) dividend.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Vodafone Group plc vs easyJet plc: which falling knife should you catch?

Royston Wild considers whether Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) and easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) are wise contrarian investments.

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying before it’s too late

These two income stocks may not offer high yields forever.

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 dividends I’d buy before Vodafone Group plc

One Fool has found two yields more attractive than Vodafone's 5.9%

Read more »

Investing Articles

Vodafone Group plc vs TalkTalk Telecom Group plc: which is the superior stock after Q3 results?

Royston Wild compares the investment potential of telecoms titans Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) and TalkTalk Telecom Group plc (LON:…

Read more »