​Vodafone share price surges to a four-month high

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Telecoms giant Vodafone has seen its price surge since mid-August, but is this really the start of a turnaround?

Source: Bloomberg

 

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 Axel Rudolph FSTA | Senior Financial Analyst, London | Publication date: Monday 18 September 2023 13:43

Telecoms giant Vodafone has seen its price surge since mid-August, but is this really the start of a turnaround?

The past year has indeed been a bumpy ride for shareholders of Vodafone. The company's share price has experienced a significant decline since late-February, resulting in a loss of over a quarter of its value in just five months. However, amidst this gloomy backdrop, there is a glimmer of hope.

On Monday, 24 July, Vodafone released its latest trading update, and for once, it contained some positive news. The telecoms giant reported decent organic/adjusted growth across its vast global operations. This is a welcome change from the downward trajectory that has plagued the company in recent months.

In the first quarter (Q1), Vodafone's total revenue increased by 4.8% compared to the previous year, with adjusted growth reaching 3.7%. These figures indicate that the company is making progress in its efforts to turn things around.

One market that particularly stood out as a star performer was the UK. With a growth rate of 5.7%, the UK market experienced a boost following inflation-plus price rises earlier this year. Additionally, revenue declines in Germany, Italy, and Spain were less severe than before, indicating some signs of stabilization in these markets.

Vodafone analyst ratings, price targets and sentiment

Source: Refinitiv

Refinitiv data shows a consensus analyst rating of ‘hold’ for Vodafone. Analysts show 3 strong buy, 5 buy, 10 hold, 2 sell and 1 strong sell - with the median of estimates suggesting a long-term price target of 99.86 pence for the share, roughly 25% higher than the current price (as of 18 September 2023).

Source: IG

IG sentiment data shows that 98% of clients with open positions on the share (as of 18 September 2023) expect the price to rise over the near term, while only 2% of clients expect the price to fall. Trading activity over this week shows 61% of buys and this month 69% of sells.

Vodafone technical analysis

Last week the Vodafone’s share price gave a technical buy signal as it saw its first weekly chart close above its July peak at 78.33p. It indicates that the share is probably in the process of forming a medium- and perhaps even long-term bottom which could take it back to its February high at 103.24p.

Vodafone Weekly Candlestick Chart

Source: TradingView

The next technical upside target zone is made up of the December 2022 low at 83.24p, the April low at 87.20 and the 55-week simple moving average (SMA) at 88.12p.

Potential slips should find support between the July and August highs at 78.33p to 77.03p. Further support can be found between the early June low and the early-July high at 75.31p to 74.10p.

Vodafone Daily Candlestick Chart

Source: TradingView

While the June-to-August lows at 70.06p to 69.90p underpin, a medium-term bottom remains in play with a bullish medium-to long-term reversal expected to ensue.

 

 

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