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VOD

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company

VOD

Communication Services · Stock · semiannual payer

Forward Yield

3.66%

Annual Dividend

$0.55

Payout Ratio

101%

5-Yr Growth

-12.9%

Ex-Date

Jun 5, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

VOD Dividend Safety Score

55/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak0 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage101% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage25% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.00
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is VOD a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 3.66% ($0.55/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (101%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    3.66%
    Payout Ratio
    101%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.55
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -12.9%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 5, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    semiannual
    Beta
    0.32
    Market Cap
    $34.8B
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    -14%
    52-Week Range
    $9.80 – $16.61
    Dividend Safety
    C · 55/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)
    VOD ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.55 / yr per share

    Per payment (semiannual)$27.50
    Annual$55.00
    Monthly avg$4.58