About Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO)

Telecom Argentina S.A. provides local and long distance fixed-line telephony, cellular, data transmission, and pay TV and Internet services in Argentina. It also offers cellular services in Paraguay and pay TV services in Uruguay. The company was formerly known as Cablevisión S.A. and changed its name to Telecom Argentina S.A. in January 2018. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Telecom Argentina S.A. is a subsidiary of Cablevisión Holding S.A.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:TEO
CUSIPN/A
Phone54-11-4968-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38%
Current Ratio0.83%
Quick Ratio0.75%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio12.89
Forward P/E Ratio12.93
P/E Growth1.01
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.95 billion
Price / Sales1.50
Cash Flow$3.5571 per share
Price / Cash8.58
Book Value$7.44 per share
Price / Book4.10
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.39
Net Income$460.85 million
Net Margins11.73%
Return on Equity31.84%
Return on Assets13.98%
Miscellaneous
Employees15,970
Outstanding Shares193,830,000
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telecom Argentina's stock symbol?
Telecom Argentina trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TEO."
How often does Telecom Argentina pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Telecom Argentina?
Telecom Argentina announced a special dividend on Monday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.7874 per share on Wednesday, March 28th. This represents a yield of 4.36%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 19th. This is an increase from Telecom Argentina's previous special dividend of $0.37. View Telecom Argentina's Dividend History.
How were Telecom Argentina's earnings last quarter?
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 3rd. The utilities provider reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.11. The utilities provider earned $1.09 billion during the quarter. Telecom Argentina had a net margin of 11.73% and a return on equity of 31.84%. View Telecom Argentina's Earnings History.
When is Telecom Argentina's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for TEO?
4 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Telecom Argentina's shares. Their predictions range from $28.00 to $46.00. On average, they anticipate Telecom Argentina's share price to reach $34.6667 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Telecom Argentina.
Who are some of Telecom Argentina's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Telecom Argentina include TIM Brasil (TSU), Zayo Group (ZAYO), Liberty Media (LSXMK), Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC), KT (KT), Telekom Austria (TKAGY), PLDT (PHI), TELE2 (TLTZY), PCCW (PCCWY), Spark New Zealand (SPKKY), Telephone & Data Systems (TDS), DeNA (DNACF), Vonage (VG), GTT Communications (GTT), TalkTalk Telecom Group (TKTCY), Shentel (SHEN), ATN International (ATNI) and Spirent (SPMYY).
Who are Telecom Argentina's key executives?
Telecom Argentina's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Juan Martín Vico, Admin. & Fin. Mang.
- Mr. Gonzalo Hita, Chief Operating Officer
- Ms. Noelle Etcheverrigaray, Head of Capital Markets
- Mr. Marcelo Iribarne, Financial Mang.
Has Telecom Argentina been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about TEO stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, according to Accern. Accern identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Telecom Argentina earned a daily sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.89 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Telecom Argentina?
Shares of TEO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Telecom Argentina's stock price today?
One share of TEO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $30.52.
How big of a company is Telecom Argentina?
Telecom Argentina has a market capitalization of $5.92 billion and generates $3.95 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $460.85 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.39 on an earnings per share basis. Telecom Argentina employs 15,970 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Telecom Argentina?
Telecom Argentina's mailing address is ALICIA MOREAU DE JUSTO 50, BUENOS AIRES C1, C1107AAB. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 54-11-4968-4000.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Telecom Argentina (TEO)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Telecom Argentina and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe TEO will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe TEO will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Telecom Argentina in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $34.6667, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 13.59%. The high price target for TEO is $46.00 and the low price target for TEO is $28.00. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Buy | Buy |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.00 | 2.25 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 1 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 1 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 1 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $34.6667 | $34.6667 | $34.6667 | $29.00 |
Price Target Upside: | 13.59% upside | 1.69% upside | 8.84% downside | 4.47% upside |
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Consensus Price Target History

Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Dividend Information
Telecom Argentina pays an annual dividend of $3.43 per share, with a dividend yield of 11.24%. TEO's most recent special dividend payment was Wednesday, March 28. Telecom Argentina pays out 143.51% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Most Recent Dividend: | 3/28/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $3.43 |
Dividend Yield: | 11.24% |
Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 143.51% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 145.34% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 248.55% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Track Record: | 2 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
Telecom Argentina (NYSE:TEO) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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3/12/2018 | special | $0.7874 | 4.36% | 3/19/2018 | 3/20/2018 | 3/28/2018 |
2/1/2018 | None | $1.5590 | | 2/13/2018 | 2/14/2018 | 2/22/2018 |
12/18/2017 | None | $1.2190 | 3.07% | 12/27/2017 | 12/28/2017 | 1/8/2018 |
8/11/2016 | | $0.4550 | | 8/23/2016 | 8/25/2016 | 9/2/2016 |
5/2/2016 | Annual | $0.2527 | | 5/10/2016 | 5/12/2016 | 5/20/2016 |
4/29/2015 | annual | $0.4670 | 2.24% | 5/6/2015 | 5/8/2015 | 5/18/2015 |
9/10/2014 | special | $0.3690 | 1.9% | 9/17/2014 | 9/19/2014 | 9/29/2014 |
5/22/2014 | annual | $0.3846 | 1.88% | 6/5/2014 | 6/9/2014 | 6/17/2014 |
12/16/2013 | special | $0.8203 | | 12/23/2013 | 12/26/2013 | 1/6/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Telecom Argentina (NYSE TEO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.00%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 8.17%
Telecom Argentina (NYSE TEO) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Telecom Argentina (NYSE TEO) News Headlines
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 | Argentine Companies Are Expected to Return to U.S. Debt Market finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 5:29 PM |
 | 32 Of 74 Communication Services Equities Show 'Safer' Dividends For April seekingalpha.com - April 15 at 9:46 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 5:59 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina (TEO) Downgraded by Morgan Stanley to Equal Weight www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 12:11 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina S.A. -- Moody's upgrades Telecom and Cablevision to B1 / Aa2.ar; stable outlook finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 9:04 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina (TEO) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 2:58 PM |
 | Morgan Stanley Downgrades Telecom Argentina (TEO) to Underweight www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 7:49 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina (TEO) Research Coverage Started at Citigroup www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:49 PM |
 | Could This Be The Most Profitable Real Estate In The World? www.baystreet.ca - March 28 at 9:01 AM |
 | Brokerages Anticipate Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) to Post $0.50 Earnings Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 12:24 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - March 18 at 5:34 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Raises Dividend to $0.79 Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 5:46 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA Class B to Host Earnings Call www.baystreet.ca - March 8 at 6:07 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina S.A. announces consolidated results for the annual period ('FY17') and fourth quarter for fiscal year 2017 ('4Q17') finance.yahoo.com - March 8 at 8:56 AM |
 | Eaton Vance Management Purchases Shares of 34,215 Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 11:52 AM |
 | Standard Life Aberdeen plc Decreases Holdings in Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 4:03 PM |
 | Analysts Expect Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) to Post $0.50 EPS www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 6:42 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Stake Lessened by Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P. www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 5:44 AM |
 | Brandes Investment Partners LP Takes $6.16 Million Position in Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 5:18 AM |
 | Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Boosts Holdings in Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 4:34 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina (TEO) Lowered to Reduce at HSBC www.americanbankingnews.com - February 23 at 12:46 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - February 21 at 5:34 PM |
 | Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) to Announce $0.50 Earnings Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - February 16 at 1:48 PM |
 | Short Interest in Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Drops By 39.6% www.americanbankingnews.com - February 16 at 1:14 AM |
 | Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Telecom Argentina (TEO) to Buy www.americanbankingnews.com - February 3 at 2:44 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) to Issue None Dividend of $1.56 www.americanbankingnews.com - February 2 at 10:08 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina S.A. announces an Investment Plan for the 2018-2020 triennium, the payment of dividends for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and of interim dividends for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - February 1 at 9:41 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Receives Average Rating of "Buy" from Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - January 27 at 5:34 PM |
 | Argentina approves Telecom 'quadruple play' services finance.yahoo.com - January 6 at 5:34 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina (TEO) and PLDT (PHI) Head-To-Head Comparison www.americanbankingnews.com - January 3 at 11:30 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) Receives Consensus Rating of "Buy" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - January 2 at 5:40 PM |
 | CABLEVISIÓN HOLDING S.A. Merger between Telecom Argentina S.A. and Cablevisión S.A. Becomes Effective finance.yahoo.com - January 2 at 4:15 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom S.A. (TEO) Ex-Dividend Date www.nasdaq.com - December 26 at 4:26 PM |
 | Head-To-Head Comparison: Telecom Argentina (TEO) vs. Bandwidth (BAND) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 26 at 1:10 AM |
 | Argentine regulator OKs Telecom Argentina, Cablevision merger www.reuters.com - December 22 at 10:20 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) to Issue $1.22 None Dividend www.americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 9:56 AM |
 | Form 6-K TELECOM ARGENTINA SA For: Dec 19 www.streetinsider.com - December 20 at 11:11 AM |
 | Comparing Orange (ORAN) & Telecom Argentina (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 19 at 7:10 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina S.A. announces the payment of dividends for the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2016 finance.yahoo.com - December 19 at 11:11 AM |
 | Head-To-Head Analysis: FairPoint Communications (FRP) vs. Telecom Argentina (TEO) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 10 at 12:18 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom S.A. (TEO) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - December 8 at 7:44 PM |
 | ETFs with exposure to Telecom Argentina SA : November 27, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - November 27 at 4:02 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina SA :TEO-US: Earnings Analysis: Q3, 2017 By the Numbers : November 23, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - November 23 at 5:01 PM |
 | $0.52 EPS Expected for Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom S.A. (TEO) This Quarter www.americanbankingnews.com - November 22 at 3:38 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom S.A. (TEO) Upgraded to Hold by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - November 15 at 9:50 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom S.A. (TEO) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - November 13 at 7:56 PM |
 | Telecom Argentina S.A. announces consolidated nine month period ('9M17') and third quarter results for fiscal year 2017 ('3Q17')* finance.yahoo.com - November 11 at 2:28 PM |
 | ETFs with exposure to Telecom Argentina SA : November 1, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - November 2 at 9:45 AM |
 | Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom (TEO) vs. The Competition Head-To-Head Analysis www.americanbankingnews.com - October 25 at 5:40 PM |
 | Head-To-Head Contrast: Telecom Argentina Stet - France Telecom (TEO) vs. The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - October 24 at 12:26 AM |
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