Vodafone aims for upper end of guidance after strong first quarter

Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) said it expects to reach the upper end of its upgraded annual guidance after getting off to a strong start to its financial year. Organic service revenue increased 5.2% in the first quarter, with growth recorded across every segment, and inching up from 5.1% in the final quarter of the past year.

Proactive Investors • Jul 27, 2026

Here's why the Vodafone share price is rising after earnings

Vodafone share price continued the recent recovery after the company published strong financial results and boosted its guidance. VOD jumped to 120p, up by 23% from its lowest level this month.

Invezz • Jul 27, 2026

Vodafone Raises Guidance on Safaricom Deal

The U.K. telecommunications company said its key earnings metric should come in at the upper end of the new outlook.

WSJ • Jul 27, 2026

Vodafone AGM Highlights Three UK Integration, Dividend Growth and Cash Flow Ambitions

Vodafone Group NASDAQ: VOD used its annual general meeting in London to highlight progress in its multiyear transformation, including the integration of Three UK, portfolio changes in Europe and Africa, and a return to dividend growth.

MarketBeat • Jul 27, 2026

FTSE 100 dodges Iran shock as oil giants ignite a fresh rally

London's FTSE 100 was little changed on Monday as gains in oil majors helped offset weakness in financial shares, leaving investors to weigh the market impact of renewed US-Iran military exchanges. The blue-chip index edged up 0.03% to 10,499.88 points by 0927 GMT, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%.

Invezz • Jul 13, 2026

UAE's E& to sell Vodafone stake to French telecoms tycoon for nearly $6 billion

UAE ​telecoms operator E& Group ‌said on Friday it would sell its entire stake ​in Vodafone to a ​company owned by the family ⁠group of French telecoms ​tycoon Xavier Niel for $5.95 billion.

Reuters • Jul 10, 2026

Vodafone Group Spikes 13%: Here's the Story

Shares of Vodafone Group (NASDAQ:VOD | VOD Price Prediction) are up 12.7% in Friday midday trading, changing hands near $14.74 after opening from a prior close of $13.08.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 10, 2026

Why Vodafone Stock Rocketed Almost 13% Higher Today

The buyer is French telecom founder and investor Xavier Niel. He'll hold around 16% of the company.

The Motley Fool • Jul 10, 2026

Vodafone shares jump as UAE's e& exits with $5.9B stake sale to Xavier Niel

Vodafone shares surged nearly 13% on Friday after UAE telecom operator e& agreed to sell its entire stake in the British telecom giant to Vega, an investment vehicle wholly owned by the family group of French billionaire Xavier Niel, in a transaction valued at nearly $6 billion. Under the binding agreement, Vega will acquire e&'s roughly 16.2% stake in Vodafone for about £4.4 billion ($5.91 billion).

Invezz • Jul 10, 2026

Xavier Niel to become Vodafone's biggest shareholder with £4.4bn stake purchase

French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel has agreed to buy e&'s entire 16.2% stake in Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) for £4.4 billion, a deal that will make him the largest shareholder in the FTSE 100 telecoms group. Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group, has entered a binding agreement with the Abu Dhabi operator to acquire its 3.9 billion shares at £1.104792 each.

Proactive Investors • Jul 10, 2026