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Jefferies sees 143% upside in Vodafone Idea, cuts target to ₹16
Jefferies sees 143% upside in Vodafone Idea, cuts target to ₹16
The Story in Brief
Jefferies India has reiterated a ‘buy’ rating on Vodafone Idea with a reduced target price of ₹16 per share, down from ₹20, implying a 34% upside from current levels. The global investment bank also outlined a bull-case scenario in which the stock could rise 143% to ₹29, assuming cumulative tariff hikes of 25% over FY27-29. In a bear case with no tariff increases, the valuation could fall to ₹9 per share.
The brokerage cited improving subscriber trends: Vodafone Idea’s average monthly subscriber decline has narrowed to 6 lakh from 10 lakh, supported by a 39% increase in broadband base stations. Jefferies projects an 11% revenue and 25% EBITDA compound annual growth rate over FY26-29. It estimates every 10% tariff hike could boost cash EBITDA by 17% and market capitalisation by 38%. Despite the bullish stance, CNBC-TV18 noted that analyst consensus implies no upside, with 10 of 22 analysts rating the stock a ‘sell’.
Update, 27 October 2026: CNBC-TV18 adds a detailed scenario analysis from Jefferies, including a bear-case target of ₹9 and a bull-case target of ₹29. It reports that analyst consensus on the stock shows no upside, with only four of 22 analysts rating it a ‘buy’. The subscriber stabilisation and tariff-hike sensitivity figures are confirmed across all three outlets.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three sources report Jefferies' Vodafone Idea analysis with core facts in agreement: a ‘buy’ rating, a lowered target price of ₹16, a bull-case upside of 143% to ₹29, and a bear-case floor of ₹9. Livemint and CNBC-TV18 provide the detailed scenario breakdown and a subscriber growth outlook, while Business Today adds a note on operating leverage and market-cap sensitivity. The coverage is uniform neutral reportage, with no outlet challenging Jefferies' assumptions or offering independent critique. Jefferies' own numbers, an 11% revenue and 25% EBITDA CAGR over FY26-29, a 6-million subscriber addition forecast, and a 38% market-cap gain per 10% tariff hike, are the story's concrete anchors. The key uncertainty, stated by CNBC-TV18, is that analyst consensus expects no upside from current levels.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): livemint.com (neutral report), businesstoday.in (neutral report), cnbctv18.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
