Telefónica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$4.03 +0.02 (+0.37%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Telefónica - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
0

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Telefónica in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 4 have given a hold rating for TEF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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TEF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce	Reduce

TEF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

TEF Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Telefónica Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Telefónica	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.80	2.53	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	27.00% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent TEF News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
10/2/2024	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars	L. Minerva Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/2/2024	HSBC 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold
8/2/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
7/5/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Ratzer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
6/13/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold ➝ Sell
9/14/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 06:23 PM ET.

Should I Buy Telefónica Stock? TEF Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Telefónica pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Telefónica
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Telefónica, S.A.:

Telefónica, S.A. recently declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.1576 per share, providing a yield of 5.2%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
The company has a strong presence in both Europe and Latin America, offering a diverse range of telecommunications services, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single region.
Recent upgrades from brokerages, including HSBC, indicate a positive outlook for the stock, suggesting that analysts believe the company has potential for growth.
Telefónica, S.A. is involved in various innovative services, including smart connectivity and consumer IoT products, positioning itself well in the evolving tech landscape.
The current stock price reflects a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating that while there may not be immediate growth, the stock is considered stable and worth monitoring.

Telefónica
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Telefónica, S.A. for these reasons:

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33, which indicates a higher level of debt compared to equity. This could pose risks, especially in times of economic downturns.
Telefónica's dividend payout ratio is currently -88.46%, suggesting that the company is not generating enough earnings to cover its dividend payments, which could lead to future cuts.
Despite recent upgrades, one research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating that there are concerns about its performance.
The current financial ratios, such as a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.81, suggest potential liquidity issues, which could affect the company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Market sentiment may be cautious due to the competitive nature of the telecommunications industry, which can impact growth prospects and profitability.

TEF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telefónica in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" TEF shares.
: According to analysts, Telefónica's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Telefónica less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Telefónica is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how TEF compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:TEF) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Telefónica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target