Vodafone and Sainsbury's lead FTSE 100 fallers as shares trade ex-div

Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) and J Sainsbury PLC (LSE:SBRY) led the FTSE 100 fallers on Thursday after their shares went ex-dividend.  The index was hit by a 3.5-point drag from five companies' shares trading ex-div.

Proactive Investors • Jun 4, 2026

Vodafone share price is "expensive" says broker repeating 'sell' recommendation

Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares look 'expensive' after the teleco's recent rally, that's according to analysts at UBS, who repeat a 'sell' recommendation. With a 95p target, the Swiss bank suggests more than 20% downside from the current Vodafone price, of around 114.45p.

Proactive Investors • May 13, 2026

Vodafone: Business Turnaround Seems Now To Be Priced-In (Downgrade)

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company has executed a significant turnaround, consolidating operations and merging with Three UK, driving a 20%+ share price rally since last November. VOD's FY 2026 results show modest organic growth, but Germany's performance remains challenged and customer churn is rising due to competition and strategic focus on value. Acquisition of CK Hutchison's stake in VodafoneThree will push leverage near the top of VOD's target range, limiting capital return flexibility and necessitating deleveraging.

Seeking Alpha • May 13, 2026

Vodafone share price drops after earnings, as technicals point to a 22% surge

Vodafone share price dropped today, May 12, even as the company published strong financial results, helped by its strategic pivot to its main markets. It dropped to 112p, from the year-to-date high of 121.95p.

Invezz • May 12, 2026

Vodafone swings to profits as Germany returns to top-line growth

Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) reported improved revenue and profits rose for the past financial year as the telecoms group returned to growth in Germany and benefited from the inclusion of Three UK in its results. Total revenue increased 8.0% to €40.5 billion, while service revenue rose 8.8% to €33.5 billion.

Proactive Investors • May 12, 2026

Vodafone Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Vodafone Group NASDAQ: VOD said it is entering “a new chapter” as a simpler and stronger business after a three-year transformation spanning its portfolio, capital structure and operating model, while management pointed to continued growth in fiscal 2027 and beyond.

MarketBeat • May 12, 2026

Vodafone Swings to Pretax Profit on Revenue Growth

Revenue was driven by strong service revenue growth and the consolidation of Three UK, which was partially offset by foreign-exchange movements.

WSJ • May 12, 2026

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

Vodafone share price just flashed a golden cross ahead of earnings: will it jump?

Vodafone share price has remained in a narrow range in the past few days and is now hovering at its highest point since August 2022. VOD has jumped to 118p, up by 90% from its lowest level in December last year, giving it a market capitalisation of over $37 billion.

Invezz • May 11, 2026

Top FTSE 100 and 250 shares to watch: Burberry, ITV, Vodafone, BT, National Grid

The FTSE 100 Index remained in a narrow range this week as traders watched the developments in the Middle East, where odds of a deal between the US and Iran rose. It also wavered because of the weak HSBC earnings.

Invezz • May 8, 2026