Vodafone (VOD) Stock Today: Safaricom Deal, Buybacks and Dividend Hike Redraw the 2026 Outlook
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (LON: VOD, NASDAQ: VOD) has quietly morphed from a “problem child” of European telecoms into a high‑yield, turnaround story that is suddenly making bold moves again – especially in Africa. On 4 December 2025, investors are digesting three big threads at once: Let’s walk through what’s happening with Vodafone stock right now, why the Safaricom deal matters, and how the latest forecasts frame the risk–reward heading into 2026. Vodafone share price on 4 December 2025 London (LON: VOD) New York (NASDAQ: VOD) Over the past year, Vodafone shares have gained roughly 30%+ in both London