In a recent analysis, JPMorgan has adjusted its rating for Vodafone (VOD, Financial), moving it from Neutral to Underweight. The financial institution also reduced its price target for the telecom giant from 72 GBp to 62 GBp.
JPMorgan's decision comes as part of a broader reassessment of the European telecom sector, influenced by prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties. The firm describes Vodafone's shares as a "funding short," indicating a preference for allocating resources elsewhere in the sector.
This shift reflects the bank's cautious stance amid the existing challenges facing the telecom industry in Europe.