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Telefonica (TEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$3.81 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 05/15/2026
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Telefonica - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Strong Sell
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
4
Hold
3
Buy
0

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

$4.02
5.38% 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. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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TEF Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/17/25 to 5/17/26		1 Month Ago
4/17/25 to 4/17/26		3 Months Ago
2/16/25 to 2/16/26		1 Year Ago
5/17/24 to 5/17/25
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
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
5 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$4.02$4.02$4.02N/A
Forecasted Upside5.38% Upside5.38% Upside5.38% UpsideN/A
Consensus RatingSellSellSellReduce

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.
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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.
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Telefonica Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTelefonicaUtilities CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.43
2.35
2.52
Consensus RatingStrong SellHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.38% Upside47.34% Upside17.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
12/29/2025
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
Not Rated
 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
12/17/2025
New Street Research logo
New Street Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Reduce
12/5/2025
Kepler Capital Markets logo
Kepler Capital Markets
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
12/4/2025
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underperform$3.83-8.26%
12/1/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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Carl Murdock-Smith
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DowngradeNeutral
10/21/2025
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 UpgradeStrong Sell
6/26/2025
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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P. Sidney
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UpgradeHold
5/16/2025
DZ Bank AG logo
DZ Bank
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Matthias Volkert
Matthias Volkert
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DowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
4/22/2025
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
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O. Adorisio
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Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
6/13/2024
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell

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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 Saturday, May 16, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Telefonica pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Telefonica
Bull Case

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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 crucial for funding operations and growth.
  • The company has expanded its service offerings beyond traditional telecommunications, venturing into digital and IT services, which can attract a broader customer base and enhance revenue streams.
  • Recent performance indicates that Telefónica, S.A. is on track to achieve significant financial targets, which may lead to increased investor confidence and potential stock price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $7.20, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in the telecommunications sector, which is essential for long-term growth.
  • Telefónica, S.A. provides a diverse range of services, including mobile, fixed-line, and broadband, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations in any single segment.

Telefonica
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent improvements, the telecommunications industry is highly competitive, which may pressure profit margins and limit growth potential for Telefónica, S.A.
  • Market volatility can impact stock performance, and any downturn in the economy could adversely affect consumer spending on telecommunications services.
  • Telefónica, S.A. faces regulatory challenges in various markets, which could lead to increased operational costs and affect profitability.
  • The company's significant investments in digital transformation may take time to yield returns, creating uncertainty for short-term investors.
  • Debt levels in the telecommunications sector can be high, and any increase in interest rates could impact Telefónica, S.A.'s financial flexibility and cost of capital.

TEF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telefonica in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong sell" TEF shares.

According to analysts, Telefonica's stock has a predicted upside of 5.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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.

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This page (NYSE:TEF) was last updated on 5/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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