Telefónica swings to profit with 464 million euros through September and raises 2026 guidance

FinanceInternationalCinco DíasNov 12, 2026, 1:33 AMAI summary

Telefónica posted a consolidated net profit of 464 million euros in the first nine months of 2026, compared with losses of 1.080 million in the same period of 2025, according to accounts filed with the CNMV. Revenue fell 7.5% to 24.825 million due to the exit of divested Latin American businesses. The group raised its 2026 targets for adjusted EBITDA, cash generation and free cash flow, and cut net debt by 1.600 million to 25.186 million.

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Net profit of 464 million through September versus losses of 1.080 million a year earlier
Revenue of 24.825 million, down 7.5% due to perimeter changes
Adjusted EBITDA of 8.846 million (+4.6% reported) and free cash flow of 1.963 million (+10.7%)

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