Telefónica, S.A. (TEF)

ES — Communication Services Sector
Peers: VIV  VOD  TV  AMX  SAN 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol TEF
  • Rev/Share 7.1662
  • Book/Share 4.1982
  • PB 1.2946
  • Debt/Equity 0.3952
  • CurrentRatio 0.971
  • ROIC 0.007

 

  • MktCap 25554804617.178
  • FreeCF/Share 0.8783
  • PFCF 5.1615
  • PE -13.5418
  • Debt/Assets 0.0787
  • DivYield 0.0555
  • ROE -0.1032

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation TEF Bernstein -- Market Perform -- -- April 22, 2025
Upgrade TEF HSBC Securities Reduce Hold -- -- Oct. 2, 2024

News

Telefonica ditches Huawei's 5G gear in Spain and Germany; keeps it in Brazil
TEF
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is replacing all of its 5G equipment made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei in Spain and Germany to comply with local rules, but it intends to keep it in Brazil.

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Virgin Media O2's plan to spin off infrastructure is scrapped, Telefonica CEO says
TEF
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

The plan to spin off joint venture Virgin Media O2's fixed network in Britain had been scrapped, Telefonica's Chief Executive Marc Murtra told Reuters on Wednesday.

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Telefónica, S.A. (TEF) H1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
TEF
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Telefónica, S.A. (NYSE:TEF ) H1 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 4:00 AM ET Company Participants Emilio Gayo Rodríguez - COO & Executive Director Laura Abasolo García de Baquedano - Chief Financial and Control Officer & Head of Hispanoamerica Lutz Schuler - Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Media O2 Marc Thomas Murtra Millar - Executive Chairman & CEO Markus Haas - CEO & Chairman of Telefónica Deutschland Holding AG Torsten Achtmann - Director of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Akhil Dattani - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Andrew J.

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Telefonica books $59 million net loss in second quarter on currency swings
TEF
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica booked a net loss of 51 million euros ($58.93 million) in the second quarter due to currency swings and capital impairments on assets sold in Latin America.

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Telefonica in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican unit to Beyond ONE, sources say
TEF
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican business to Beyond ONE, the owner of Virgin Mobile Mexico, three sources with knowledge of the negotiations said.

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Should Value Investors Buy Telefonica (TEF) Stock?
TEF
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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TEF or TU: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
TEF, TU
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Diversified Communication Services sector might want to consider either Telefonica (TEF) or Telus (TU). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Should Value Investors Buy Telefonica (TEF) Stock?
TEF
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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TEF vs. TU: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
TEF, TU
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Diversified Communication Services sector have probably already heard of Telefonica (TEF) and Telus (TU). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Are Investors Undervaluing Telefonica (TEF) Right Now?
TEF
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Communication Stocks Poised to Ride on Sector Strength
DTEGY, TEF, TELNY
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure will likely help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. TELNY, DTEGY and TEF are well-positioned to capitalize on the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

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TEF or TU: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
TEF, TU
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Diversified Communication Services stocks are likely familiar with Telefonica (TEF) and Telus (TU). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Telefonica (TEF) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
TEF
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Telefonica (TEF) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Here's Why Telefonica (TEF) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Telefonica (TEF) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
TEF
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Telefonica sells Uruguay unit to Millicom for $440 million
TEF, TIGO
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Spanish telecom company Telefonica said on Wednesday it agreed to sell its Uruguayan unit for $440 million to Luxembourg-based Millicom International as part of its strategy to exit Spanish-speaking Latin America.

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Why Telefonica (TEF) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
TEF
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Telefonica (TEF) This Year?
TEF
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Telefonica (TEF) and United Utilities Group PLC (UUGRY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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TEF vs. CHT: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CHT, TEF
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Diversified Communication Services stocks are likely familiar with Telefonica (TEF) and Chunghwa (CHT). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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Telefonica: Lowering Price Target After Q1'25 (Rating Downgrade)
TEF
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

I've exited my Telefonica position after years of solid returns, as the stock nears my $5/share price target and upside looks limited. Despite decent 1Q25 results and strong brands like VIVO and O2, organic revenue and B2C sales are showing negative trends. While Telefonica is meeting its own 2025 targets, negative free cash flow and rising churn in core markets concern me.

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Telefonica (TEF) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Telefonica's Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates & Revenues Miss, Plummet Y/Y
TEF
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

TEF's Q1 2025 performance reflects the impact of discontinued operations amid ongoing macro and forex woes. Healthy organic and customer growth bodes well.

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Is Telefonica (TEF) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
TEF
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Telefonica hires Citi to sell Chilean business, El Confidencial reports
TEF
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Spanish telecoms company Telefonica has hired Citi as an adviser to sell its Chilean business, news website El Confidencial reported on Monday, citing unidentified market sources.

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Telefonica Gradually Recovers Service After Spain's Major Electrical Outage
TEF
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Telefonica said it has been working to gradually recover its service after Spain was hit by a major electrical outage, which caused widespread disruption to the Iberian Peninsula.

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Should Value Investors Buy Telefonica (TEF) Stock?
TEF
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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TEF's Movistar Upgrades Mobile Network in La Araucania With 5G Speed
TEF
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Telefonica's unit, Movistar Chile, transforms mobile communication and digital access in the Araucania Region by upgrading more than 260 mobile antennas.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 4th
FRO, HSNGY, TEF
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HSNGY, FRO and TEF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 4, 2025.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Telefonica (TEF) Right Now?
TEF
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Communication Stocks Set to Ride on Healthy Growth Dynamics
DTEGY, SHEN, TEF
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure will likely help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. DTEGY, TEF, and SHEN are well-positioned to capitalize on the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.

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About Telefónica, S.A. (TEF)

  • IPO Date 1987-06-12
  • Website https://www.telefonica.com
  • Industry Telecommunications Services
  • CEO Marc Thomas Murtra Millar
  • Employees 100870

Telefónica, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in Europe and Latin America. The company's mobile and related services and products comprise mobile voice, value added, mobile data and Internet, wholesale, corporate, roaming, fixed wireless, and trunking and paging services. Its fixed telecommunication services include PSTN lines; ISDN accesses; public telephone services; local, domestic, and international long-distance and fixed-to-mobile communications; corporate communications; supplementary value-added services; video telephony; intelligent network; and telephony information services, as well as leases and sells handset equipment. The company also provides Internet and broadband multimedia services comprising Internet service provider, portal and network, retail and wholesale broadband access, narrowband switched access, high-speed Internet through fibre to the home, and voice over Internet protocol services. In addition, it offers leased line, virtual private network, fibre optics, web hosting and application, outsourcing and consultancy, desktop, and system integration and professional services. Further, the company offers wholesale services for telecommunication operators, including domestic interconnection and international wholesale services; leased lines for other operators; and local loop leasing services, as well as bit stream services, wholesale line rental accesses, and leased ducts for other operators' fiber deployment. Additionally, it provides video/TV services; smart connectivity and services, and consumer IoT products; financial and other payment, security, cloud computing, advertising, big data, and digital telco experience services; virtual assistants; digital home platforms; and Movistar Home devices. It also offers online telemedicine, home insurance, music streaming, and consumer loan services. The company was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.