** Shares of Vodafone VOD.L 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 "buy" or higher rating, 7 have "hold", while 6 rate it "sell" or lower; median PT is 85p - LSEG data
** YTD, stock has risen 40%
(Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)
((Tuhina@thomsonreuters.com )) ))
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