Telecom Argentina stands as the country's primary integrated telecommunications operator, covering mobile, broadband, pay TV, and fixed-line services. Its quarterly updates carry particular significance given the high-inflation setting and the use of inflation-adjusted accounting standards. The full-year contribution from Telefónica Móviles Argentina (TMA) integration, which started in 2026, has altered the revenue mix and margin structure. Following a first half that saw consolidated net income turn sharply positive and operating margins expand, this report will indicate whether those improvements hold up. In my view, the numbers provide useful signals on demand patterns, pricing dynamics, and how peso fluctuations affect the dollar-denominated results seen by ADR investors. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Analysts project Telecom Argentina will post third-quarter 2026 earnings of roughly $0.32 per share on revenue of approximately $1.76 billion, based on consensus figures gathered before the release. These estimates incorporate the complete consolidation of TMA, unlike the year-ago quarter that reflected only partial inclusion. A year earlier, the company reported a loss of $0.26 per share in the comparable period, highlighting the extent of the expected improvement.
Because results are presented in Argentine pesos restated for inflation, investors track constant-currency measures such as service revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and CAPEX as a percentage of revenue. In the first half of 2026, consolidated revenues totaled P$5,075,511 million and the operating margin before depreciation, amortization, and impairment rose to 35.8%. Mobile ARPU for the core business increased 18.4% in real terms, a trend worth monitoring for signs of continuation this quarter. From what I see, these metrics help separate operational trends from accounting effects.
Heading into the release, sentiment combines optimism over margin gains with caution linked to Argentina’s macroeconomic environment. Telecom Argentina shares have exhibited a negative post-earnings drift after recent reports, recording roughly -7.1% since the August 2026 release. This pattern implies investors have tended to lock in gains or reassess positions once results appear, even when headline metrics improve.
Primary risks involve peso volatility, the path of Argentine inflation, and the speed of TMA integration. Elevated inflation can lift nominal peso revenues while also raising costs, and abrupt currency shifts can alter the U.S.-dollar equivalents that ADR holders observe. Investors will also track whether declines in prepaid mobile subscribers ease and whether postpaid growth offsets any churn.
Looking past the headline figures, several forward indicators deserve attention. One is the staying power of margin expansion. In the first half of 2026, the core Telecom operations, excluding TMA, achieved an operating margin before depreciation, amortization, and impairment of 39.7%, the highest level since the Cablevision merger. Maintaining that pace amid integration expenses would send a constructive signal. I’m watching this closely as part of my ongoing review.
Network spending is another element to follow. The company has stepped up CAPEX for fiber-to-the-home and 5G, with consolidated investment climbing 47.3% in the first half of 2026. While this bolsters long-term positioning, it may pressure near-term free cash flow.
Finally, the balance sheet and currency exposure merit review. Net financial debt has fallen in real terms, and management has noted a lower net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio. Any updates on refinancing, peso strength, or foreign-exchange gains will matter, given their notable effect on recent net income. Together these elements will guide how the quarter is interpreted and shape expectations for the balance of the fiscal year.
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TEO moved below its 50-day moving average on October 22, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 50-day moving average for TEO moved below the 200-day moving average on November 05, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TEO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TEO's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 22 of 23 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 90%.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 9 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +3.51% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TEO advanced for three days, in 219 of 283 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
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The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 7 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.000) is normal, around the industry mean (2.292). P/E Ratio (0.005) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-7.252). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.620) is also within normal values, averaging (8.005). Dividend Yield (0.249) settles around the average of (0.133) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.004) is also within normal values, averaging (5.777).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 31 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 49 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 74 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. TEO’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 97 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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Industry MajorTelecommunications