Telefónica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$5.08 +0.05 (+0.99%)

Closing price 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$5.11 +0.03 (+0.57%)

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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 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
5

Buy
0

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for TEF.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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TEF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
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	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 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	1.71	2.51	2.54
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	17.89% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent TEF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating
5/16/2025	DZ Bank 3 of 5 stars	M. Volkert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell
4/22/2025	Sanford C. Bernstein 3 of 5 stars	O. Adorisio Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold
8/2/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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

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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 Monday, May 19, 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.:

The stock recently reached a new 52-week high, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Telefónica, S.A. has a market capitalization of approximately $28.63 billion, suggesting it is a significant player in the telecommunications sector.
The current stock price is around $5.06, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the telecommunications market.
Analysts have recently upgraded their ratings on Telefónica, S.A., with some moving from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future performance.
Institutional investors have shown interest, with several hedge funds increasing their stakes, indicating a positive outlook from large financial entities.

Telefónica
Bear Case

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

The company has a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which may indicate challenges in profitability or earnings growth.
Telefónica, S.A. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
Despite recent upgrades, one analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 1-year low of around $3.89, which may concern risk-averse investors.
Market conditions in the telecommunications sector can be unpredictable, and regulatory changes may impact the company's operations and profitability.

TEF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telefónica in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
: Over the previous 90 days, Telefónica's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Telefónica has been rated by research analysts at DZ Bank, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.
: 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 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Telefónica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target