Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.46
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
VOD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is falling.
VOD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.46
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout5.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-17.2%
5Y CAGR-12.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.3%
Total Shareholder Yield11.1%
1Y Total Return37.5%
5Y Total Return3.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,30410Y ago$8,03520Y ago$16,528
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). VOD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
VOD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
VOD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VOD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -17.2% and 5-year CAGR of -12.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VOD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 7.3% buyback yield, 11.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 3.0%, with dividends contributing 25.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,035 today.
VOD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.43
Avg/Payment$0.5215
Latest Change+3.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.2767 | ↑ +3.4% | 3.70% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $0.2676 | ↑ +1.4% | 4.49% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.2639 | ↑ +9.1% | 5.09% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.2420 | ↓ -48.4% | 8.14% | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.4690 | ↓ -2.5% | 10.56% | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.4810 | ↓ -1.5% | 10.88% | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.4882 | ↑ +4.8% | 10.27% | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.4657 | ↓ -1.3% | 8.49% | Feb 3, 2023 |
VOD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#6 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-12.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.1%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VODVodafone Group Publi… | $31.9B | 3.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TAT&T Inc. | $156.3B | 5.1% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VZVerizon Communicatio… | $191.0B | 5.9% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $195.6B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  BCEBCE Inc. | $21.6B | 7.1% | 33.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TUTELUS Corporation | $17.5B | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  TEFTelefónica, S.A. | $24.4B | 8.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
VOD Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 1 | $-0.16 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $0.53 | -25.2% | 2 | $-1.60 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $0.71 | -26.6% | 2 | $0.42 | 169.3% | 0.59x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $0.97 | 3.4% | 2 | $4.30 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 5.7% |
| 2022 | $0.94 | -11.8% | 2 | $0.77 | 121.8% | 0.82x | 5.5% |
| 2021 | $1.06 | 4.3% | 2 | $0.02 | 5316.5% | 0.02x | 6.3% |
| 2020 | $1.02 | 6.0% | 2 | $-0.37 | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | -45.6% | 2 | $-1.60 | — | — | 5.7% |
| 2018 | $1.77 | 4.8% | 2 | $1.60 | 110.5% | 0.90x | 10.4% |
| 2017 | $1.69 | 3.0% | 2 | $-0.78 | — | — | 10.0% |
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VOD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VOD stock.
How much dividend does VOD pay per share?
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VOD's next ex-dividend date?
VOD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VOD typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VOD's dividend safe?
VOD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +5.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VOD increased its dividend?
VOD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -12.2%.
How often does VOD pay dividends?
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VOD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VOD five years ago would be worth approximately $10,304 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VOD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VOD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.