Telecom Argentina: Earnings Quality Drives Upside, Macro Tailwinds Reinforce the Story
Report Coverage
- Broker
- UBS
- Region
- Argentina
- Sector
- Media & Culture, Real Estate, Retail & Commerce
- Report Type
- Company Report
- Primary Focus
- Telecom Argentina earnings upgrade and TEO/TMA merger outlook
Report Summary
UBS reiterates Buy on Telecom Argentina (TEO) and raises the price target to $18 from $17, driven by a 6% uplift in 2027E EBITDA estimates while maintaining a 4.0x EV/EBITDA target multiple. The profitability-led story remains intact, with regulatory asymmetry and Argentina's macro stabilization supporting upside. The TEO/TMA merger is the key swing factor, with remedy discussions adding uncertainty but preserving meaningful upside potential from synergies and future pricing coordination.
Key Takeaways
- Price target raised 6% to $18, driven by +14% 2026E and +7% 2027E EBITDA upgrades, with an unchanged 4.0x EV/EBITDA target multiple
- TEO/TMA merger remedies proposed by ENACOM include divestment of 6 million mobile clients and return of 130 MHz spectrum; viewed as starting point for negotiation
- Revenue estimates raised 8% in 2026E and 3% in 2027E reflecting faster market repair and inflation-linked price adjustments, with capex increased for 5G and FTTH deployment
Why This Report Matters
Telecom Argentina represents a compelling profitability-led investment case in a macro-stabilizing Argentina. The TEO/TMA merger is the key swing factor — approval, even with remedies, should unlock synergies and pricing coordination that could drive a cash flow-driven re-rating. The asymmetry of outcomes is favorable: approval supports significant value creation while a full block would be clearly negative. With 14% EBITDA upgrades and ongoing macro normalization, the stock offers exposure to Argentina's economic recovery story.
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