Telefonica Brasil (VIV) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Telefónica Brasil S.A. (NYSE: VIV) is one of Brazil’s foremost telecommunications companies, offering a comprehensive suite of digital communication products and services. Founded in 2002 following the privatization of Telebras, the company has developed into a fully integrated telco serving both retail and corporate clients. Its operations encompass mobile telephony, fixed-line voice services, broadband internet and pay television under the Vivo brand.

The company’s mobile network reaches the vast majority of Brazil’s population, delivering 4G and 5G connectivity across urban centers and remote regions. Telefónica Brasil also provides high-speed broadband through fiber and ADSL technologies, while its pay TV platform, Vivo TV, offers a range of channels and on-demand content. Complementing these offerings are digital solutions such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things (IoT) services, designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses and public institutions.

Over the years, Telefónica Brasil has prioritized investments in network modernization and geographic expansion to close the digital divide and enhance service quality. The company’s infrastructure covers all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District, supported by thousands of employees dedicated to customer service, technical support and innovation. Telefónica Brasil has also launched several initiatives focused on digital inclusion, education and environmental sustainability, reflecting its commitment to social impact in the communities it serves.

Headquartered in São Paulo, Telefónica Brasil is led by Chief Executive Officer Christian Gebara, whose experience spans strategic transformation and digital growth. Under his leadership, the company’s executive team and Board of Directors work to strengthen customer experience, optimize operations and introduce cutting-edge technologies. Telefónica Brasil continues to shape the telecommunications landscape in Brazil by combining scale, innovation and a focus on long-term value creation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.03 to $11.36
• 50-Day Range: $9.57 to $11.83
• 52-Week Range: $7.47 to $11.96
• Volume: 1.60 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.10 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $18.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.15
• Dividend Yield: 2.08%
• Price Target: $13.73
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Telefonica Brasil Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Telefonica Brasil scored higher than 58% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 67th out of 97 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Telefonica Brasil has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Telefonica Brasil has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Telefonica Brasil are expected to grow by 15.00% in the coming year, from $0.60 to $0.69 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Telefonica Brasil is 18.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Telefonica Brasil is 18.15, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 19.94.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Telefonica Brasil has a PEG Ratio of 0.97. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Telefonica Brasil has a P/B Ratio of 1.41. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

23.41% of the float of Telefonica Brasil has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Telefonica Brasil has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Telefonica Brasil has recently increased by 105.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Telefonica Brasil pays a meaningful dividend of 2.02%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Telefonica Brasil does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Telefonica Brasil is 37.70%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Telefonica Brasil will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.33% next year. This indicates that Telefonica Brasil will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

23.41% of the float of Telefonica Brasil has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Telefonica Brasil has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Telefonica Brasil has recently increased by 105.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.36

News Sentiment

Telefonica Brasil has a news sentiment score of 1.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Telefonica Brasil this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Telefonica Brasil insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 5.16% of the stock of Telefonica Brasil is held by institutions.

VIV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VIV shares performed this year?

Telefonica Brasil's stock was trading at $15.10 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VIV stock has decreased by 26.7% and is now trading at $11.07.

How were Telefonica Brasil's earnings last quarter?

Telefonica Brasil S.A. (NYSE:VIV) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.01. The Wireless communications provider earned $2.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.41 billion. Telefonica Brasil had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.09% and a net margin of 10.07%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Telefonica Brasil's stock split?

Telefonica Brasil's stock reverse split before market open on Wednesday, April 16th 2025.The 1-80 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, April 15th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Tuesday, April 15th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 1 shares after the split.

Does Telefonica Brasil have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Telefonica Brasil: Ace & Niu Consulting S.L., Cyberrange S.L., Telefónica Innovación Alpha S.L., Telefónica Cybersecurity & Cloud Tech Deutschland GmbH, Cancom Ireland Limited, Prosegur Soluciones S.A.U., Telefónica Tech Communication & Collaboration Limited, and others.

Who are Telefonica Brasil's major shareholders?

Telefonica Brasil's top institutional shareholders include Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.92%), Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda (0.01%), Kathmere Capital Management LLC and Truist Financial Corp.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Telefonica Brasil?

Shares of VIV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Telefonica Brasil own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Telefonica Brasil investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE) and GE Aerospace (GE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Diversified Comm Services
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NYSE:VIV
• CIK: 1066119
• Web: www.telefonica.com.br
• Phone: 55-11-3430-3687
• Fax: 55-11-5505-1355
• Employees: 35,986
• Year Founded: 1924

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Telefonica Brasil: $13.73
• High Price Target: $18.40
• Low Price Target: $10.30
• Potential Upside/Downside: +24.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.61
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 18.15
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.45
• P/E Growth: 0.97
• Net Income: $1.03 billion
• Net Margins: 10.07%
• Pretax Margin: 12.36%
• Return on Equity: 8.09%
• Return on Assets: 4.48%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.20
• Current Ratio: 0.96
• Quick Ratio: 0.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $10.36 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.77
• Cash Flow: $2.18 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.07
• Book Value: $7.83 per share
• Price / Book: 1.41

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,652,590,000
• Free Float: 1,652,588,000
• Market Cap: $18.29 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.75