<div id="readability-page-1"><div>** Shares of Vodafone up 2.1% at 95.9p** Barclays upgrades stock to overweight from equal-weight, raises price target to 120p from 100p** Barclays expects 2026 to be a turning point for Vodafone, with a renewed challenger mindset driving UK broadband growth and strengthening positions in Germany and Africa** Co’s multi-brand strategy and disciplined cost control underpin a sustained growth trajectory; UK momentum and Africa’s double-digit growth remain key drivers - Barclays** 7 of the 20 analysts covering the stock have a &#34;buy&#34; or higher rating, 7 have &#34;hold&#34;, while 6 rate it &#34;sell&#34; or lower; median PT is 85p - LSEG data** YTD, stock has risen 40%</div></div>

Vodafone shares rose 2.1% to 95.9p after Barclays upgraded the stock to 'overweight' and raised the price target to 120p. Barclays anticipates a turning point in 2026, driven by UK broadband growth and strong positions in Germany and Africa. Vodafone's multi-brand strategy and cost control support growth, with UK and Africa as key drivers. The stock has risen 40% YTD.

Vodafone rises after Barclays upgrades stock to 'overweight'