Vodafone Details March 2026 Debt Profile and Agrees £4.3bn Buyout of VodafoneThree Stake
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Vodafone ( (VOD) ) has issued an update.
Vodafone has reported its capitalization and indebtedness as of March 31, 2026, showing total borrowings of €54.4 billion against total equity of €54.4 billion, resulting in overall capitalization and indebtedness of €108.8 billion. The group held €8.98 billion in cash and cash equivalents and other investments that reduced net borrowings to €37.0 billion, while contingent liabilities from guarantees totaled €1.9 billion.
On May 5, 2026, Vodafone announced an agreement to buy out CK Hutchison Group Telecom’s 49% stake in VodafoneThree Holdings for £4.3 billion (€4.9 billion) in cash, which will make Vodafone the sole owner of the venture and could strengthen its control over strategic assets and future integration. The company stated that, aside from normal foreign-exchange movements and current-period performance, there has been no material change in its capitalization and indebtedness since March 31, 2026, suggesting a stable balance-sheet position ahead of the planned transaction.
The most recent analyst rating on (VOD) stock is a Sell
with a $11.58 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vodafone stock,
see the VOD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on VOD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VOD is a Neutral.
The score is primarily driven by resilient cash generation and a constructive FY27 outlook (EBITDAaL/FCF growth and synergy potential), partially offset by volatile profitability and leverage. Technicals are mildly supportive but not strongly bullish, and valuation is mixed due to a negative P/E despite a solid dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on VOD stock,
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More about Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc is a global telecommunications company based in Newbury, England, providing mobile, fixed-line, broadband and related digital services across multiple international markets. The group operates both wholly owned businesses and joint ventures, with a focus on large-scale network infrastructure and consumer and enterprise connectivity services.
Average Trading Volume: 3,888,344
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $35.03B
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