VOD Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

VOD has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 0.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.72%
Payout Ratio 104.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -16.77%
Consistency Lifetime 88.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.92%
Payout FCF 15.6%
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 4.74%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
AD 4,146 M 64.25% 158.56%
TIMB 12,603 M 10.59% 21.12%
SPOK 231 M 8.88% 18.86%
TIGO 13,343 M 10.45% 12.30%
PHI 4,584 M 7.89% 9.04%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TMUS 225,267 M 137.29% 26.1%
TIMB 12,603 M 45.77% 79.5%
SPOK 231 M 25.79% 87.9%
AMX 76,991 M 8.94% 82.9%
Quality Dividend Peers in Wireless Telecommunication Services TIMB TIM Participacoes
10.59% Yield
VOD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2025-11-24 2025-11-24 2026-02-05 Semiannual 0.257 +1.6% 2.19%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-08-01 Semiannual 0.253 +4.5% 2.54%
2024-11-22 2024-11-22 2025-02-07 Semiannual 0.242 -48.4% 2.77%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-08-02 Semiannual 0.469 -2.5% 5.14%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2024-02-02 Semiannual 0.481 -1.4% 5.39%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-08-04 Semiannual 0.488 +4.7% 5.25%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2023-02-03 Semiannual 0.466 -1.3% 4.24%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-08-05 Semiannual 0.472 -8.2% 2.98%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2022-02-04 Semiannual 0.514 -6.4% 3.35%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-08-06 Semiannual 0.549 +3.2% 3.08%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-02-05 Semiannual 0.532 +9.2% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-08-07 Semiannual 0.487 -2% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2020-02-07 Semiannual 0.497 +7.1% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-08-02 Semiannual 0.464 -14.9% N/A
2018-11-21 2018-11-23 2019-02-01 Semiannual 0.545 -55.5% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-08-03 Semiannual 1.224 +117% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2018-02-02 Semiannual 0.564 -49.8% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-08-04 Semiannual 1.123 +87.3% N/A
2016-11-23 0.5995 +18.9% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2017-02-03 Semiannual 0.504 -55.6% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-08-03 Semiannual 1.134 +104% N/A
2015-11-18 2015-11-20 2016-02-03 Semiannual 0.556 -53.1% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-08-05 Semiannual 1.185 +110.1% N/A
2014-11-20 2014-11-24 2015-02-04 Semiannual 0.564 -55.1% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-08-06 Other 1.257 -74% N/A
2014-02-24 2014-02-20 2014-03-04 Other 4.8344 +760.2% N/A
2013-11-20 2013-11-22 2014-02-05 Semiannual 0.562 -46.4% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-08-07 Semiannual 1.049 +102.1% N/A
2012-11-20 2012-11-23 2013-02-06 Semiannual 0.519 -48.9% N/A
2012-06-06 2012-06-08 2012-08-01 Other 1.015 -9.6% N/A
2011-11-16 2011-11-18 2012-02-03 Semiannual 1.123 +14.6% N/A
2011-06-01 2011-06-03 2011-08-05 Semiannual 0.98 +111.2% N/A
2010-11-17 2010-11-19 2011-02-04 Semiannual 0.464 -42.9% N/A
2010-06-02 2010-06-04 2010-08-06 Semiannual 0.812 +81.3% N/A
2009-11-18 2009-11-20 2010-02-05 Semiannual 0.448 -43.2% N/A
2009-06-03 2009-06-05 2009-08-07 Semiannual 0.789 +105.5% N/A
2008-11-19 2008-11-21 2009-02-06 Semiannual 0.384 -61.3% N/A
2008-06-04 2008-06-06 2008-08-01 Other 0.992 +92.6% N/A
2007-11-20 2007-11-23 2008-02-01 Other 0.515 -40.9% N/A
2007-06-06 2007-06-08 2007-08-03 Other 0.872 +95.5% N/A
2006-11-21 2006-11-24 2007-02-02 Other 0.446 -64.9% N/A
2006-06-07 2006-06-09 2006-08-04 Other 1.2707 +232.6% N/A
2005-11-22 2005-11-25 2006-02-03 Other 0.382 -3.3% N/A
2005-06-01 2005-06-03 2005-08-05 Other 0.395 +11.6% N/A
2004-11-23 2004-11-26 2005-02-04 Other 0.354 +91.4% N/A
2004-06-02 2004-06-04 2004-08-06 Other 0.185 +14.2% N/A
2003-11-25 2003-11-28 2004-02-06 Other 0.162 +10.2% N/A
2003-06-04 2003-06-06 2003-08-08 Other 0.147 +5% N/A
2002-11-20 2002-11-22 2003-02-18 Other 0.14 +14.8% N/A
2002-06-05 2002-06-07 2002-08-19 Other 0.122 0% N/A

VOD Dividend FAQ

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) is a telecommunications company operating in Europe, Turkey, and South Africa. It provides mobile and fixed-line services. The telecommunications sector is characterized by high capital expenditure for infrastructure development.

What is the Dividend Yield of VOD?

As of April 2026, VOD's dividend yield is 4.72%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.51 USD by the current share price of 15.31.

Does VOD pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, VOD paid a dividend of 0.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-24 and the payout was 0.257 USD.

How often does VOD pay dividends?

VOD pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, VOD has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-24.

VOD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VOD for the next payments are between 0.149 (-42.0%) and 0.382 (+48.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.47%.

Will VOD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.257 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vodafone (VOD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VOD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Vodafone (VOD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VOD?

VOD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -16.8% per year. Negative growth: VOD's dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of VOD?

VOD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.92%. If you bought VOD's shares at 13.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VOD?

VOD Payout Consistency is 88.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Vodafone has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VOD have a good Dividend Yield?

VOD's 4.72% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VOD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VOD is 104.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of VOD?

VOD's Overall Dividend Rating is 4.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VOD Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in VOD's Outstanding Shares?

Vodafone's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.73% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has VOD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 24, 2014 with a ratio of 4905:5000. This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 2,453,647,500 0%
1986 822,666,100 -66.47%
1987 822,666,100 0%
1988 715,909,700 -12.98%
1989 715,909,700 0%
1990 715,909,700 0%
1991 872,728,000 +21.9%
1992 781,091,600 -10.5%
1993 852,728,000 +9.17%
1994 874,546,200 +2.56%
1995 825,195,500 -5.64%
1996 806,281,700 -2.29%
1997 855,000,700 +6.04%
1998 858,750,700 +0.44%
1999 1,292,728,400 +50.54%
2000 3,477,960,600 +169.04%
2001 3,245,854,700 -6.67%
2002 3,736,028,400 +15.1%
2003 3,709,187,300 -0.72%
2004 3,582,724,600 -3.41%
2005 3,482,184,700 -2.81%
2006 3,137,184,400 -9.91%
2007 2,906,566,100 -7.35%
2008 2,453,647,500 -15.58%
2009 2,453,647,500 0%
2010 2,453,647,500 0%
2011 2,780,499,900 +13.32%
2012 2,902,093,300 +4.37%
2013 2,902,093,300 0%
2014 2,891,238,800 -0.37%
2015 2,666,050,000 -7.79%
2016 2,875,000,000 +7.84%
2017 2,837,700,000 -1.3%
2018 2,819,500,000 -0.64%
2019 3,084,058,000 +9.38%
2020 2,683,189,200 -13%
2021 2,754,098,000 +2.64%
2022 2,740,900,000 -0.48%
2023 2,703,300,000 -1.37%
2024 2,682,800,000 -0.76%
2025 2,453,647,500 -8.54%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-01 02:38 UTC