Telefonica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target $3.81 0.00 (0.00%) As of 05/22/2026 Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsTrendsBuy This Stock Telefonica - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Strong SellBased on 7 Analyst RatingsSell4Hold3Buy0 Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Telefonica in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Sell." Out of the 7 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, and 3 have given a hold rating for TEF. Consensus Price Target $4.025.38% Upside According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Telefonica, the average price target is $4.02. The highest price target for TEF is $4.20, while the lowest price target for TEF is $3.83. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.38% from the current price of $3.81. 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. 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TEF Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/23/25 to 5/23/261 Month Ago4/23/25 to 4/23/263 Months Ago2/22/25 to 2/22/261 Year Ago5/23/24 to 5/23/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)4 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)Sell4 Sell rating(s)5 Sell rating(s)5 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$4.02$4.02$4.02N/AForecasted Upside5.38% Upside5.38% Upside5.38% UpsideN/AConsensus RatingSellSellSellReduce TEF Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History TEF Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Telefonica Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeTelefonicaUtilities CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 1.43 2.34 2.52Consensus RatingStrong SellHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside5.38% Upside43.81% Upside15.10% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent TEF NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails12/29/2025 Weiss RatingsNot Rated Reiterated RatingSell (D)12/17/2025 New Street Research5 of 5 stars DowngradeHold ➝ Reduce12/5/2025 Kepler Capital Markets2 of 5 stars UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold12/4/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$3.83-8.26%12/1/2025 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingCarl Murdock-SmithSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeNeutral10/21/2025 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong Sell6/26/2025 Berenberg BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingP. SidneySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold5/16/2025 DZ BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMatthias VolkertSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell4/22/2025 Sanford C. BernsteinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingO. AdorisioSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageMarket Perform6/13/2024 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeHold ➝ SellAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Saturday at 01:11 PM ET. Should I Buy Telefonica 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, May 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Telefonica pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Telefonica Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Telefónica, S.A.: Telefónica, S.A. has demonstrated a commitment to efficiency and profitability, positioning itself well to meet its 2026 guidance across key metrics, including free cash flow, which is the cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures. The company has expanded its service offerings beyond traditional telecommunications, venturing into digital and IT services, which could attract a broader customer base and enhance revenue streams. Telefónica, S.A. is one of the largest telecommunications groups globally, providing a strong competitive advantage and stability in various markets, particularly in Europe and Latin America. The current stock price is around $7.20, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in the telecommunications sector, which is often seen as a defensive investment during economic fluctuations. Recent performance indicates that Telefónica, S.A. is on track to achieve its financial targets, which may boost investor confidence and lead to potential stock appreciation. Telefonica Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Telefónica, S.A. for these reasons: Despite its size, Telefónica, S.A. faces intense competition in the telecommunications market, which could pressure profit margins and limit growth potential. The company’s expansion into digital services may require significant investment, which could impact short-term profitability and cash flow. Regulatory challenges in various countries can pose risks to operations and profitability, potentially affecting investor returns. Market volatility can impact stock performance, and as a telecommunications provider, Telefónica, S.A. may be sensitive to economic downturns that affect consumer spending. While the current stock price is stable, any negative news or performance issues could lead to a rapid decline in investor confidence and stock value. TEF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Telefonica's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Telefonica is $4.02, with a high forecast of $4.20 and a low forecast of $3.83. Should I buy or sell Telefonica stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telefonica in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "strong sell" TEF shares. Does Telefonica's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Telefonica's stock has a predicted upside of 5.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Do Wall Street analysts like Telefonica more than its competitors? Analysts like Telefonica less than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Telefonica is Strong Sell while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how TEF compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies America Movil Stock Forecast Warner Bros. 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