Vodafone Idea Share Stock Jumps 9% as Q1 Loss Narrows Sequentially

Market Performance

Vodafone Idea share price gained sharply on Monday, August 18, 2025, as investors reacted positively to the company’s June quarter (Q1 FY26) results.

• Opening Price: ₹6.28, 2% higher than the previous close of ₹6.16

• Day’s High: ₹6.68, up 8.6% intraday

• 2025 Performance: Down 21% year-to-date

• 1-Year Performance: Down 60%

Despite long-term weakness, the stock witnessed strong momentum in today’s trade, supported by broader market sentiment.

Vodafone Idea Q1 Results

Vodafone Idea reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 2025 on August 14. The company posted mixed numbers, with sequential improvements in losses and stable revenue growth.

Key Financial Highlights (Q1 FY26):

• Net Loss: ₹6,608 crore

  • Vs ₹6,432 crore in Q1 FY25 (YoY)

  • Vs ₹7,166 crore in Q4 FY25 (QoQ, improvement)

• Revenue from Operations: ₹11,022 crore

  • 5% growth YoY (₹10,508 crore)

  • Flat sequentially

• Average Revenue Per User (ARPU): ₹177, higher than the previous quarter, supported by subscriber upgrades

• Subscriber Base: 197.7 million, decline of 0.5 million QoQ (better than the 1.6 million decline in Q4 FY25)

Company Overview

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) remains one of India’s leading telecom operators, catering to nearly 198 million subscribers. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency, revenue mix, and ARPU amid financial challenges.

Summary

Vodafone Idea share price surged nearly 9% on August 18, 2025, after the company reported narrowing sequential losses in Q1 FY26. While revenue growth remained stable, ARPU improvement and a slower pace of subscriber decline offered some positive signals. Despite a weak long-term stock trend, the Q1 numbers provided temporary relief for investors.