Vodafone Group Plc
EURO STOXX 600VOD.L/Communication Services · Telecom Services/LSE
Dividend Yield
3.75%
£0.04 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
VOD.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 20.6% fcf payout ratio & 100.2 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 101.8% earnings payout ratio & 0.4x interest coverage.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 20.6%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 101.8%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- Interest Coverage: 0.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: 0.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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CautionAbout Vodafone Group Plc
Vodafone Group Plc is a British multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Newbury, United Kingdom. Founded in 1991, it ranks among the world's largest mobile providers, serving over 330 million mobile customers across networks in 15 countries and partner networks in 46 others, primarily in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. The company delivers a broad spectrum of services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, fixed broadband, cloud computing, and entertainment, catering to consumers, businesses, and multinational enterprises through its Global Enterprise division. Notable innovations include M-Pesa, a pioneering mobile payment service enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets like Kenya via subsidiary Safaricom. Vodafone has expanded via strategic acquisitions such as Mannesmann in 2000, Cable and Wireless Worldwide in 2012, and the recent merger with Three UK approved in December 2024, bolstering its 5G infrastructure and unified communications capabilities. Its Vodafone Foundation supports emergency communications and social initiatives, underscoring its role in driving connectivity, digital transformation, and economic growth in diverse global markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.75%
Annual Dividend
£0.04
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
101.75%
FCF Payout Ratio
20.60%
52-Week Range
£0.68 - £1.31
Dividend History (2016–2025)
VOD.L annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
VOD.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 4, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-20.19%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-13.35%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.68%
3-Year Total Growth
-49.16%
5-Year Total Growth
-51.15%
10-Year Total Growth
7.00%
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