Vodafone Idea Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Vodafone Idea has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.4%, while the Wireless Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 6.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.5% per year.
Key information
14.38%
Earnings growth rate
34.41%
EPS growth rate
| Wireless Telecom Industry Growth | 13.03% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.53% |
| Return on equity | n/a |
| Net Margin | 77.14% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 19
Results: Vodafone Idea Limited Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Investors in Vodafone Idea Limited ( NSE:IDEA ) had a good week, as its shares rose 5.6% to close at ₹12.86 following...
Narrative Update • May 03
IDEA: Prolonged Funding Uncertainty Will Eventually Pressure Recent Share Price Optimism
Analysts have made a small adjustment to their Vodafone Idea price target to ₹5.19, reflecting updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Singapore based ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group are in discussions with Vodafone Idea for a potential equity stake, alongside other domestic and global investors, according to people cited by ET (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 18
IDEA: Funding Uncertainty And Investor Talks Will Eventually Erode Recent Optimism
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Vodafone Idea to ₹5.19 from ₹5.40, reflecting slightly softer assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, partly offset by a marginally lower discount rate. What's in the News Singapore based ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group are in discussions with Vodafone Idea for a potential equity stake, alongside US based Tillman Global Holdings and other unnamed domestic business houses.Narrative Update • Apr 03
IDEA: Higher Funding Uncertainty Will Eventually Undermine Recently Improved Outlook
Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for Vodafone Idea to ₹5.40 from ₹5.43, reflecting updated assumptions around a higher discount rate, expectations of stronger revenue growth, a marginally softer profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Singapore based ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group are among several domestic and global investors in talks with Vodafone Idea for a potential stake, alongside US based Tillman Global Holdings and a few large Indian business houses, with discussions described as exploratory and with no certainty of a deal (ET report).
Narrative Update • Mar 20
IDEA: Future Returns Will Benefit From Potential New Equity Investor Interest
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Vodafone Idea from ₹8.88 to ₹9.97, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News Singapore based ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group are in discussions with Vodafone Idea for a potential equity stake, alongside US based Tillman Global Holdings and other unnamed domestic business houses (Key Developments) The interest from multiple investors follows financial relief extended by the Government of India, which now holds nearly 49% of Vodafone Idea and is seeking a new investor to inject capital and run the company (Key Developments) Promoters Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group Plc have not yet clarified whether any deal would involve a sale of existing promoter holdings or a fresh equity issuance (Key Developments) Vodafone Idea's management is scheduled to meet institutional investors in Singapore and Hong Kong on 16 and 17 March 2026, with discussions described as exploratory and without certainty of a transaction (Key Developments) The board plans to meet on 27 January 2026 to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Revised from ₹8.88 to ₹9.97, indicating a modest uplift in the analyst fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 06
IDEA: Future Guarantee And Pledge Obligations Will Undermine Optimistic Margin Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Vodafone Idea from ₹5.10 to ₹5.43, citing refreshed assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of this update. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Jan 27, 2026 to consider and approve standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 19
IDEA: Future Guarantee And Pledge Obligations Will Undermine Optimistic Margin Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Vodafone Idea higher to ₹5.10 from ₹5.00, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Jan 27, 2026 to consider and approve standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 05
IDEA: Future Guarantee And Pledge Risks Will Outweigh Upbeat Profit Assumptions
Analysts have lifted their valuation for Vodafone Idea, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that together support a higher implied price target than before. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled on Jan 27, 2026 to review and approve Vodafone Idea's standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (Board Meeting).
Narrative Update • Jan 22
IDEA: Upcoming Funding Talks And Board Actions Will Reshape Future Prospects
Analysts have inched up their price target for Vodafone Idea to ₹15.10 from ₹15.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers behind the recalibration. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Jan 27, 2026 to consider and approve standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Analysis Article • Jan 15
Vodafone Idea Limited's (NSE:IDEA) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Vodafone Idea fair value estimate is ₹21.87 Current share...Narrative Update • Jan 08
IDEA: Upcoming Funding Partnership Will Reshape Balance Sheet And Future Prospects
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Vodafone Idea to ₹15.00 from ₹12.38, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the discount rate, along with a slightly revised future P/E outlook. What's in the News Upcoming board meeting on Dec 09, 2025 to consider issuing a corporate guarantee in favour of IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited to secure amounts payable by Vodafone Idea Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (VITIL) for a non convertible debenture issue, along with a related pledge over 100% of VITIL's equity share capital held by Vodafone Idea and its subsidiary (Board Meeting).Narrative Update • Dec 19
IDEA: Future Returns Will Stay Limited By Government Liability Overhang
Narrative Update on Analyst Price Target Analysts have made a modest upward revision to their price target on Vodafone Idea, citing slightly lower discount rates, marginally improved long term profit margin expectations, and a marginally cheaper projected future P E multiple that together enhance the stock's risk reward profile. This nudges fair value closer to ₹8.90 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 05
IDEA: Future Outlook Will Remain Constrained By Unresolved Government Liability Risks
Analysts have raised their price target on Vodafone Idea to Rs 8.88 from Rs 8.55, citing slightly lower perceived risk, modestly stronger expected revenue growth, a marginally improved profit margin outlook, and a higher anticipated future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Kyndryl renewed its three-year partnership with Vodafone Idea to modernize IT operations, deploy a cyber resilience framework and expand AI driven automation across Vi's technology estate (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Nov 21
IDEA: Future Outlook Will Remain Challenged by Pending Government Liability Resolution
Analysts have raised their price target for Vodafone Idea from ₹7.33 to ₹8.55. This change reflects improved revenue growth forecasts, a slightly lower discount rate, and stronger expected profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Market Participants Recognise Vodafone Idea Limited's (NSE:IDEA) Revenues Pushing Shares 25% Higher
Despite an already strong run, Vodafone Idea Limited ( NSE:IDEA ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 25% in...Analysis Article • Nov 13
₹7.98 - That's What Analysts Think Vodafone Idea Limited (NSE:IDEA) Is Worth After These Results
It's been a pretty great week for Vodafone Idea Limited ( NSE:IDEA ) shareholders, with its shares surging 10% to...Narrative Update • Nov 06
IDEA: Prospective Investment Remains Uncertain Amid Relief Package Dependence
Analysts have raised Vodafone Idea's fair value estimate from ₹7.11 to ₹7.33 per share, citing improved revenue growth projections and a reduced discount rate as key factors behind the revision. What's in the News Tillman Global Holdings is in advanced talks to invest between $4 billion and $6 billion in Vodafone Idea, seeking operational control.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Expanding 5G Network And Digital Shift Will Unlock Value
Vodafone Idea’s future P/E declined marginally while net profit margin stayed stable, leading analysts to maintain a fair value price target of ₹7.11. What's in the News Mr. Abhijit Kishore appointed as new CEO effective August 19, 2025, succeeding Akshaya Moondra; Kishore is a long-time company executive with extensive industry experience.Analysis Article • Jul 08
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Vodafone Idea Limited (NSE:IDEA)
There wouldn't be many who think Vodafone Idea Limited's ( NSE:IDEA ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.8x is worth...Analysis Article • Jun 03
Vodafone Idea Limited (NSE:IDEA) Just Released Its Full-Year Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
As you might know, Vodafone Idea Limited ( NSE:IDEA ) recently reported its yearly numbers. The results overall were...
New Narrative • Jan 26
Upcoming Network Expansion Will Strain Finances But May Unlock Future Opportunities In Indian Telecom
Aggressive CapEx investments to expand 4G and prepare 5G may strain financial resources without immediate revenue increase, impacting future earnings negatively.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Vodafone Idea makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 447,890 | 345,520 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 444,367 | -245,844 | 5,000 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 442,281 | -259,077 | 5,000 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 439,767 | -275,594 | 5,000 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 434,557 | -273,834 | 5,000 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 430,800 | -278,919 | 5,647 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 426,521 | -282,685 | 5,647 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 424,255 | -298,305 | 5,647 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 425,727 | -312,384 | 5,647 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 425,079 | -299,827 | 6,790 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 424,483 | -309,868 | 9,412 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 423,449 | -298,444 | 9,412 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 421,426 | -293,011 | 9,412 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 418,677 | -294,453 | 17,128 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 409,702 | -286,862 | 9,791 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 397,562 | -282,230 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 384,984 | -282,454 | 9,791 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 378,665 | -287,051 | 7,875 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 390,426 | -260,063 | 7,875 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 404,285 | -260,922 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 419,382 | -442,447 | 7,875 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 440,711 | -488,806 | 11,692 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 442,557 | -507,873 | 11,692 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 443,077 | -944,642 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 449,167 | -739,049 | 11,774 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 449,217 | -671,413 | 14,824 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 455,971 | -657,071 | 14,824 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 424,036 | -197,343 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 370,056 | -146,286 | 14,824 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 314,447 | -107,125 | 5,399 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 261,412 | -69,924 | 11,682 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 259,564 | -31,252 | 11,682 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 282,471 | -41,966 | 11,682 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 301,765 | -35,760 | 3,590 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 323,892 | -26,754 | 15,247 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 342,262 | -14,773 | 12,561 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 355,527 | -4,420 | 12,561 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 369,016 | 3,227 | 29,962 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 372,374 | 13,659 | 14,708 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 366,105 | 20,367 | 14,708 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 359,164 | 26,711 | 14,708 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 348,556 | 32,182 | 15,818 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 338,682 | 33,259 | 15,818 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 327,620 | 33,195 | 14,141 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: IDEA has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: IDEA became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IDEA has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 14.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: IDEA has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: IDEA has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Wireless Telecom industry (8.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: IDEA's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 23:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vodafone Idea Limited is covered by 49 analysts. 20 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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| Deep Shah | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Vivekanand Subbaraman | Ambit Capital |
| Yogesh Kirve | Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Limited |