MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 9h ago
Vodafone (LSE:VOD) Stock Looks Reasonable Despite Its 83% Three Year RunYahoo Finance report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why VOD Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$15.88 +1.99% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.91
Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $36.03B
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Is VOD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ: VOD) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $15.88 (+1.99% 1D, market cap $36.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, VOD ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does VOD compare to CHT and BCE in the Communication Services sector?
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Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), VOD carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, CHT (Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $37.66B) and BCE (BCE Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $18.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VOD leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while VOD leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for VOD?
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For Vodafone Group Plc (VOD), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #32 in Communication Services, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.91 (+0.17%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 15.8% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for VOD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±2.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY VOD SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (27% of score)
Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (22% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 72% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$15.56+2.1% Next Q
52
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$15.88-0.8% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$15.75+0.8% Next Q
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CurrentGrade C-$15.88+0.4% Hist 90D α
60
Trajectory: C- (52) → C- (60)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the VOD Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, VOD faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($16.34) or 200D SMA ($15.41) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($16.02) toward Bear Floor ($12.50).
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Why VOD Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) advanced +1.99% to $15.88, trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($11.12 – $17.71). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 72% of its 52-week range ($11.12 – $17.71) with RSI-14 at 42.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±2.7% around $15.88 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $796.3M annual free cash flow.
Live VOD Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREStockInvest.us • 12h ago
Vodafone Group Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy VOD?StockInvest.us report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo! Finance Canada • 15h ago
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo! Finance Canada report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHالمتداول العربي • 18h ago
Vodafone's stock drops by more than 4% amid fears of competition from SpaceXالمتداول العربي report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 21h ago
Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) Stock Price, News & AnalysisStock Titan report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRECoinGecko • 1d ago
Vodafone Group PLC Stock Price: VOD Stock Chart, Market Cap & News TodayCoinGecko report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREThe Globe and Mail • 1d ago
Societe Generale Lifts Vodafone Voting Stake Above 9% After October Threshold CrossingThe Globe and Mail report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $VODMarketBeat report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 2d ago
Will Satellite Spectrum Bid Change Vodafone's (LSE:VOD) NarrativeAST SpaceMobile announced that Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone signed a Letter of Intent in October 2026 to explore a joint bid for Mobile Satellite Services spectrum in Europe. The initiative would use
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Vodafone Group (LSE:VOD) Is Facing Fresh Downside RisksVodafone Group (LSE:VOD) was flagged by JPMorgan for significant downside risks tied to its German and African operations. The bank warned that the European Court of Justice could invalidate Vodafone Germany's 2023 price
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VOD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -1.06%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $15.63H $15.88L $15.57C $15.88VOL 3.15M
RES: $19.06SUP: $15.11SMA50: $16.34SMA200: $15.41
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VOD Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
25.3%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (VOD)
Communication Services Rank #32 of 132
⚔️ CHT vs VOD Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (VOD vs. CHT, BCE, VIV, AMX)
Industry: Telecommunications Equipment (81 Tracked Issuers)Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) ranks #32 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #15 by equity capitalization ($36.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, VOD leads on earnings valuation at 32.8x trailing P/E, while VOD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. CHT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 62/100 (C) compared with VOD at 60/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Vodafone Group Plc | C- | 60/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.99% | $36.03B | Benchmark Subject |
| CHT Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. | C | 62/100 | — | — | — | +0.91% | $37.66B | /cht-vs-vod → |
| BCE BCE Inc. | D+ | 58/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.60% | $18.71B | /bce-vs-vod → |
| VIV Telefonica Brasil S.A. American | D+ | 53/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | -1.40% | $18.28B | /viv-vs-vod → |
| AMX America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. American | C- | 60/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.45% | $72.63B | /amx-vs-vod → |
2. VOD Fundamental Profitability, Capital Efficiency & Balance-Sheet Forensics
TRAILING 12M & FORWARD QUANTITATIVE SNAPSHOTVodafone Group Plc (VOD) operates in Telecommunications Equipment (Communication Services) with an equity capitalization of $36.03B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 30.5x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 8/9.
3. VOD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs VOD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ: VOD) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $15.88 (+1.99% 1D, market cap $36.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, VOD ranks #32 in composite RQD confidence.
How does VOD compare to CHT and BCE in the Communication Services sector?
Within the Communication Services sector (Telecommunications Equipment), VOD carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, CHT (Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $37.66B) and BCE (BCE Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $18.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, VOD leads on earnings multiple (32.8x) while VOD leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for VOD?
For Vodafone Group Plc (VOD), key quantitative strengths include Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. and sector rank #32 in Communication Services, while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is VOD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
VOD last traded at $15.88 (+1.99% on volume of 3,083,481 shares), positioning the stock -2.82% below its 50-day simple moving average ($16.34) and +3.05% above its 200-day simple moving average ($15.41). Across its 52-week range of $11.12 to $17.71, VOD sits at the 72.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.7% ($15.45 to $16.31).
VOD Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is VOD stock moving today?
Why VOD Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 33x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 60/100 (C-)
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VOD — Vodafone Group Plc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T14:09:05Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
The Roarable RQD Score is 60, graded C- under the verdict "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." Per the Roarable RQD rating, the five pillars score as follows:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 11 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 9.9% and an FCF yield of 2.21%. Returns on capital are positive but the free-cash-flow yield is thin relative to the share price, which points to a valuation that already prices in much of the cash generation.
- Whale 13F Flow: 8 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is below the midpoint, suggesting institutional flow is not a current tailwind.
- Insider Conviction: 12 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is modestly above the midpoint without signaling strong insider conviction.
- Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 0.99 and the score reflects sector sensitivity. A beta near 1.0 means the stock has tended to move roughly with the broader market rather than diverging from it.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 16 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the strongest pillar, citing an Altman Z of 3.74, a Piotroski F of 8/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.39. These figures indicate a financially sturdy balance sheet.
For a prospective investor, the investment case rests on balance-sheet durability and stable operations rather than on institutional momentum or insider signals. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: a P/E (TTM) of 32.8 against EPS (TTM) of 0.47, with an FCF yield of 2.21%, means the price embeds expectations that the source data does not fully quantify. The 0% dividend yield means income-oriented returns are not part of the source-data picture. Upside drivers implied by the pillar profile would need to come from earnings growth or re-rating; the source data does not establish either.
Snapshot
Business
Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) is listed on NASDAQ and classified in the Communication Services sector, Telecommunications Equipment industry, per the company profile. Per the market data, the company reports an operating margin of 13.9% and a net margin of 10.9%. Specific products, customer segments, and revenue-generation mechanics are not available in source data.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items reference VOD:
- Yellow-light market wire items (4): A Yahoo Finance piece on the stock's 83% three-year run and reasonableness of valuation; a StockInvest.us forecast piece; a Yahoo! Finance Canada quote and history page; a Stock Titan profile; and a CoinGecko price page. These are general market-coverage items rather than discrete company events.
- Red-light risk watch item (1): A report titled "Vodafone's stock drops by more than 4% amid fears of competition from SpaceX." This is flagged RISK WATCH in the source. The source data does not provide the underlying competitive facts or the magnitude and duration of the price reaction beyond the headline.
- Additional yellow item (1): A market-coverage piece from an Arabic-language outlet, flagged yellow in the source, that the source data identifies only by its headline.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are recorded.
Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream suppliers, downstream customers, and sector correlations are not available in source data. The only cross-company reference in the news wire is the SpaceX competitive-fear headline noted above; the source data does not establish the nature or mechanics of that competitive relationship, so second-order effects cannot be mapped from the data provided.
Open Questions
- What are the reported revenue, operating income, net income, and free cash flow figures by period, and how have they trended?
- What is the nature and magnitude of the competitive pressure referenced in the SpaceX-related risk-watch headline?
- What is the analyst consensus rating and price target distribution for VOD?
- Which institutional holders and insiders have transacted in the stock, and in what direction and size?
- What explains the 0% gross margin reported in the market data, and how does it reconcile with the reported operating and net margins?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 9h ago
Vodafone (LSE:VOD) Stock Looks Reasonable Despite Its 83% Three Year Run Yahoo Finance report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 12h ago
Vodafone Group Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy VOD? StockInvest.us report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo! Finance Canada • 15h ago
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH المتداول العربي • 18h ago
Vodafone's stock drops by more than 4% amid fears of competition from SpaceX المتداول العربي report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 21h ago
Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) Stock Price, News & Analysis Stock Titan report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE CoinGecko • 1d ago
Vodafone Group PLC Stock Price: VOD Stock Chart, Market Cap & News Today CoinGecko report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE The Globe and Mail • 1d ago
Societe Generale Lifts Vodafone Voting Stake Above 9% After October Threshold Crossing The Globe and Mail report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago
Vodafone Group (VOD) Stock Forecast and Price Target 2026 $VOD MarketBeat report covering Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🎯 Target: $16.82 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is VOD (C- • RQD 60/100) a Buy at $15.57?
Welcome to the VOD (Vodafone Group Plc) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 60/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Telecommunications Equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $11.83 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $15.57 Pump the brakes on VOD — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on VOD, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Vodafone Group Plc expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $19.00 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $15.57 VOD cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on VOD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Telecommunications Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $15.57 (52-wk range $11.12 - $17.71), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.