Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) experienced a pre-market plunge of 5.02% on Tuesday.
The decline comes after the telecommunications company reported annual adjusted earnings that slightly missed analyst expectations and revealed a disappointing performance in Germany, its largest market. Service revenue in Germany declined organically, reflecting competitive pressures and regulatory impacts.
Market commentary highlighted concerns about weak German performance and cautious cash flow guidance, while J.P. Morgan maintained a Sell rating on the stock ahead of the earnings release.