Vodafone Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Vodafone Group's CEO is Margherita Della Valle, appointed in Dec 2022, has a tenure of 3.5 years. total yearly compensation is €8.77M, comprised of 12.7% salary and 87.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.024% of the company’s shares, worth £5.98M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.8 years and 4.1 years respectively.
Key information
Margherita Della Valle
Chief executive officer
€8.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 12.66% |
| CEO tenure | 3.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 5.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
VOD: German EBITDA Strains And Elevated Spending Will Pressure Future Returns
Vodafone Group's analyst price target has been revised modestly, with a small fair value uplift to £0.65 as analysts weigh mixed views that include concerns about higher spending and German EBITDA pressure, alongside recent target increases from several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a split in sentiment, with some bearish analysts turning more cautious on Vodafone's ability to convert its current footprint into consistent value for shareholders.
Narrative Update • May 19
VOD: Rising Telecom Confidence May Drive Re Rating On Branded Calling
Analysts have nudged their average price target for Vodafone higher to £1.48 from £1.25, reflecting updated assumptions around a lower discount rate, slightly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, as well as a higher future P/E multiple, alongside a mix of recent target increases and one downgrade to Hold. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of views, with at least one downgrade to Hold alongside several upward price target revisions.Narrative Update • May 03
VOD: Cash Flow Hopes Will Confront Persistent P/E And Execution Risks
Vodafone Group's analyst price targets have increased by between £0.05 and £0.15 across several recent reports, as analysts highlight updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple in their refreshed models. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that while several firms have adjusted price targets higher in absolute terms, some of the commentary around Vodafone Group remains cautious.
Narrative Update • Apr 16
VOD: Higher Price Hopes Will Continue To Face Execution Risks
Narrative Update: Vodafone Group The analyst price target for Vodafone Group has moved higher to £1.04 from £1.02, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and a lower future P/E. This is reflected in a series of recent target lifts from major banks.Narrative Update • Apr 02
VOD: Higher Price Hopes Will Face Ongoing Execution Risk Concerns
The analyst fair value estimate for Vodafone has been adjusted higher to reflect a slightly lower discount rate, modest tweaks to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E. Recent price target increases from multiple firms, including moves such as Berenberg's lift to £1.19 and Goldman Sachs's to £11.58, have reset expectations around the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 19
VOD: Cash Flow Hopes Will Face Persistent Execution And Capital Allocation Risks
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Vodafone Group moves to £11.58 from £10.48. This reflects analysts' focus on slightly higher assumed revenue growth, improved profit margins and free cash flow expectations, alongside a lower future P/E, following recent research that highlights potential for sustainable cash generation and a stronger balance sheet.Narrative Update • Mar 05
VOD: Fair Value View Balances Free Cash Flow Resilience And Execution Risks
Analysts have nudged their fair value targets on Vodafone Group higher, with our updated view moving from £0.99 to £1.02. This reflects slightly stronger assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E after recent price target increases and rating changes from the Street.Narrative Update • Feb 18
VOD: Lofty Cash Flow Hopes Will Struggle Against Execution And Legal Risks
Narrative Update Vodafone's updated fair value estimate edges higher to reflect a modest uplift in analyst price targets, with recent moves such as Berenberg's increase to £1.19 and broader Street commentary pointing to expectations for steadier free cash flow, a more supportive profit margin profile, and a slightly lower future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vodafone highlights a mix of optimism and restraint, with some firms lifting price targets while still flagging execution and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Feb 04
VOD: Elevated Cash Flow And Dividend Hopes Will Likely Disappoint
Analysts have raised their price target on Vodafone Group, with the updated fair value implying a modest uplift. This view is supported by expectations for sustainable free cash flow, dividend growth, and what they see as greater capacity for value creation following recent research upgrades that cited an increasingly robust balance sheet.Narrative Update • Jan 21
VOD: Free Cash Flow Resilience And Fibre Competition Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Vodafone, pointing to a higher blended price target. This is supported by expectations for more resilient free cash flow and dividends highlighted in recent research, even as views remain split between a £1.19 Buy case and an £0.80 Sell case on competition and tower revenue risks.Narrative Update • Jan 07
VOD: Rising German Fiber Competition Will Pressure Future Free Cash Flows
Analysts have lifted their price target for Vodafone Group, citing refreshed views on revenue growth, improved profit margins and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Together, these factors support a higher fair value for the shares in light of recent bullish and cautious Street research.Narrative Update • Dec 16
VOD: Rising German Fiber Competition Will Pressure Cash Flows And Share Price
Analysts have nudged their consolidated price target for Vodafone Group modestly higher by roughly 7 percent to about 140 GBp, citing a lower perceived risk profile from a reduced discount rate and slightly better margin and earnings multiple assumptions, even as they factor in tougher revenue trends and competitive pressures in key European markets. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts continue to flag structural and execution risks that, in their view, are not fully reflected in Vodafone Group's current valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 02
VOD: Rising Fiber Competition And Efficiency Drives Will Balance Future Prospects
Vodafone Group's analyst consensus price target has increased from £0.89 to £0.90 per share, as analysts point to improved revenue growth projections and a higher future earnings multiple. This comes despite heightened risks in key markets.Narrative Update • Nov 18
VOD: Competitive Pressures And Efficiency Moves Will Shape Outlook Amid Modest Fairness
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Vodafone Group to £0.89 per share from £0.88. They cite a slightly improved profit margin outlook, continuing premium valuation concerns, and shifting competitive dynamics in key markets.Analysis Article • Nov 14
The Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON:VOD) Second-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
Investors in Vodafone Group Public Limited Company ( LON:VOD ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.4% to close at...Narrative Update • Nov 03
VOD: Upcoming Partnerships And Competitive Pressures Will Shape Near-Term Performance
Vodafone Group's analyst price target has been increased by analysts, rising from £0.87 to £0.88 per share. This change reflects updated expectations for stronger revenue growth, an improved discount rate, and market positioning amidst competitive pressures.Analysis Article • Nov 02
Insufficient Growth At Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON:VOD) Hampers Share Price
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Wireless Telecom industry in the United Kingdom have...Narrative Update • Oct 14
Digital Partnerships With Google And Microsoft Will Strengthen Future Operations
Narrative Update on Vodafone Group Analysts have raised Vodafone Group's price target by 5 GBp to 140 GBp, citing improved valuation metrics and a supportive market outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Vodafone Group's outlook reflects a mix of optimism regarding recent improvements and ongoing caution in several key areas.Analysis Article • Jul 22
We Think Vodafone Group Public Limited Company's (LON:VOD) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope
Key Insights Vodafone Group to hold its Annual General Meeting on 29th of July Total pay for CEO Margherita Della Valle...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Here's Why Vodafone Group (LON:VOD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Nov 24
Critical Partnerships And Digital Expansion Pave The Way For Telecom Growth And Innovation
Investments in Germany and strategic partnerships aim to drive revenue growth and improve margins through market share and digital services expansion.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | €9m | €1m | -€289m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€4b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -€4b |
| Mar 31 2025 | €6m | €1m | -€4b |
| Dec 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -€893m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Mar 31 2024 | €5m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €11b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €12b |
| Mar 31 2023 | €4m | €917k | €12b |
| Dec 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €7b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Mar 31 2022 | €3m | €831k | €2b |
| Dec 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €985m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -€161m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -€24m |
| Mar 31 2021 | €3m | €823k | €59m |
| Dec 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €779m |
| Mar 31 2020 | €2m | €790k | -€920m |
Compensation vs Market: Margherita's total compensation ($USD10.12M) is above average for companies of similar size in the UK market ($USD7.27M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Margherita's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Margherita Della Valle (61 yo)
3.5yrs
Tenure
€8,766,206
Compensation
Ms. Margherita Della Valle was Independent Non-Executive Director of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc from July 01, 2020 to April 1, 2026. Ms. Valle has been Executive Director of Vodafone Group Public Limited...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Chief Executive & Executive Director | 3.5yrs | €8.77m | 0.024% £ 6.0m | |
| Group CFO & Executive Director | less than a year | €3.97m | no data | |
| Chief Digital & Information Officer and Group CTO | 9.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Director | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director of Legal & Compliance | 6.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Portugal Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Head of North West regional business | 14.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Financial Officer of Vodafone Spain | 6.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom Group | 14.4yrs | no data | no data |
5.8yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: VOD's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Chief Executive & Executive Director | 7.9yrs | €8.77m | 0.024% £ 6.0m | |
| Group CFO & Executive Director | less than a year | €3.97m | no data | |
| CEO of European Markets & Executive Chairman of Vodafone Germany | 2.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.9yrs | €158.03k | 0.00076% £ 192.2k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.4yrs | €178.64k | 0.00023% £ 58.2k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 3.9yrs | €238.19k | 0.00039% £ 98.6k | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 5.9yrs | €821.07k | 0.0059% £ 1.5m | |
| Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Spain | 5.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 8.3yrs | €170.63k | 0.00043% £ 108.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 9yrs | €224.45k | 0.00013% £ 32.9k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.3yrs | €175.21k | 0.00052% £ 131.5k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director & Workforce Engagement Lead | 3.9yrs | €161.46k | 0.00038% £ 96.1k |
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
61yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: VOD's board of directors are considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 23:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company is covered by 36 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| William Power | Baird |