Telecom Argentina S.A. announces consolidated results for the nine-month period ("9M26") and third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ("3Q26")(2)
PR Newswire
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Nov. 12, 2026
Market Cap: USD 4,557.2 million1
Note: 9M26 reported figures include the effects of the adoption of inflationary accounting in accordance with IAS 29. Therefore, comments regarding 9M26 results and changes vs. 9M25 results mentioned in this press release correspond to "restated for inflation" or "constant" figures.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telecom Argentina S.A. ("Telecom Argentina") – (NYSE: TEO; BYMA: TECO2) announced today a consolidated Net Loss of P$56,615 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, and a consolidated Net Income of P$862,959 million for the nine-month period. The Net Loss attributable to the Controlling Company amounted to P$66,216 million in 3Q26, and the Net Income attributable to the Controlling Company amounted to P$837,345 million in 9M26.
Key considerations when reading the results:
- Inflation-adjusted figures: For analysis purposes, it is important to highlight that the comparative results (September 2025) reflect the year-over-year effect of inflation through September 2026, which reached 33.4%.
National CPI and FX rate | As of September 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2025 | As of September 30, 2026 |
Annual | 31.8 % | 31.5 % | 33.4 % |
Quarterly | 6.0 % | N/A | 5.8 % |
9-month cumulative | 22.0 % | N/A | 23.6 % |
BNA ask FX rate (P$/US$) | 1,380 | 1,455 | 1,517 |
FX rate – y-o-y change | 42.2 % | 41.0 % | 9.9 % |
FX rate – quarterly change | 14.5 % | N/A | 2.4 % |
FX rate – 9-month cumulative change | 33.7 % | N/A | 4.3 % |
- USD references: for informational purposes only; they do not imply bimonetary accounting. Translated at the BNA closing ask exchange rate of each period (see table); 2025 figures are first deflated by year-over-year inflation.
- Loss of control of Micro Sistemas (1Q26): its results ceased to be consolidated on a line-by-line basis, which reduces "Other service revenues" vs. the comparative periods, as well as the related advertising costs.
- TMA perimeter: 9M26 includes 9 months of TMA contribution vs. only 7 months in 9M25. It should be noted that Telecom does not determine TMA's commercial or pricing policies.
- Impact of non-recurring items
- Impairment: impairment losses recorded in 3Q26 within D, A & I, mainly P$383,870 million corresponding to the assets to be divested within the framework of the approval process of the TMA acquisition (P$370,683 million for the measurement of the group of assets to be transferred and P$13,187 million for 3G/4G and PCS licenses to be returned) and P$10,785 million to real estate held for sale. This result does not affect EBITDA or cash flow for the period.
- Extraordinary discounts at TMA: in 3Q26, TMA granted discounts related to billing cycle changes for approximately P$39,930 million (Internet P$28,932 million, Cable TV P$5,577 million and Fixed Telephony and Data P$5,421 million). They affected its service revenues by approximately 4.3%. Excluding this effect, they would have grown 0.9% vs. 3Q25, compared to a reported decline of 3.3%.
- Sale of assets: in 3Q26, the sale of copper recovered from the dismantling of Telecom's fixed network (excluding TMA) contributed approximately 0.2 p.p. to the consolidated EBITDA margin. In 3Q25, in contrast, the consolidated margin included a contribution of approximately 1 p.p. from a copper sale carried out by TMA, recorded as a reduction in operating costs, which was not repeated in the current quarter. Excluding both effects, the year-over-year improvement in the EBITDA margin would be greater than reported.
1 Market capitalization as of November 11, 2026.
2 Unaudited non-financial information
Highlights of the quarter | ||||
3Q26 | vs. 3Q25 | Real growth in ARS (vs. inflation)2 | ||
TOTAL REVENUE | 1,778 USD MM | +18 % | -1 % | |
SERVICE REVENUE | 1,714 USD MM | +19 % | -0 % | |
ADJ. EBITDA | 642 USD MM | +37 % | +13 % | |
EFCF1 | 231 USD MM | +96 % | Bonifications | |
CAPEX | 354 USD MM | +44 % | CPI: 33.4% | |
NET DEBT | 2,927 USD MM | -9 % | ||
NET LEVERAGE | 1.2x | -0.7x | ||
1Equity FCF is calculated based on cash flows from operating and investing activities, adjusted for movements related to financial investments, dividends from associates, acquisitions or divestitures of subsidiaries and financial interest payments.
2Revenue real growth excludes the impact of the extraordinary commercial discounts granted by TMA in the quarter (dark segment).
- Revenues: consolidated revenues for 3Q26 reached US$ 1,778 million (+18% vs. 3Q25) and service revenues US$ 1,714 million (+19% vs. 3Q25). In pesos, service revenues decreased 2% in real terms vs. 3Q25, affected by the extraordinary discounts granted by TMA. Excluding this effect, they would have remained practically stable vs. 3Q25.
- EBITDA: US$ 642 million (+37% vs. 3Q25), with a margin of 36.1%. In pesos, it grew 13% in real terms (above inflation).
- Equity FCF: reached US$ 231 million (+96% vs. 3Q25), equivalent to 36.0% of EBITDA.
- CAPEX: totaled US$ 354 million (+44% vs. 3Q25), equivalent to 19.9% of revenues.
- Net debt: US$ 2,927 million as of September 30, 2026 (-9% vs. 3Q25), with an average life of 4.5 years.
- Net leverage: 1.2x net debt / EBITDA (-0.7x vs. 3Q25)
Quarterly evolution: | |||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues (USD MM) | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
1,501 | 1,556 | 1,706 | 1,726 | 1,778 | |||||||||||||||
Service revenues (USD MM) | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
1,437 | 1,482 | 1,646 | 1,660 | 1,714 | |||||||||||||||
EBITDA (USD MM) and EBITDA margin (%) | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
470 | 463 | 593 | 636 | 642 | |||||||||||||||
31.3 % | 29.8 % | 34.8 % | 36.8 % | 36.1 % | |||||||||||||||
Equity FCF (USD MM) and conversion over EBITDA (%) | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
118 | 105 | 109 | 96 | 231 | |||||||||||||||
25.1 % | 22.7 % | 18.4 % | 15.2 % | 36.0 % | |||||||||||||||
CAPEX (USD MM) and % of revenues | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
246 | 391 | 314 | 326 | 354 | |||||||||||||||
16.4 % | 25.1 % | 18.4 % | 18.9 % | 19.9 % | |||||||||||||||
Net debt (USD MM) and net leverage (Net debt / | |||||||||||||||||||
3Q25 | 4Q25 | 1Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q26 | |||||||||||||||
3,213 | 3,196 | 3,109 | 3,135 | 2,927 | |||||||||||||||
1.9x | 1.7x | 1.4x | 1.4x | 1.2x | |||||||||||||||
Note: figures in the quarterly evolution are expressed in U.S. dollars. | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating indicators:
Operating indicators at period end | 09/30/2026 | 09/30/2025 | Δ % |
Personal | |||
Fixed lines in service (in thousands of lines) | 2,852 | 2,758 | 3.4 % |
Mobile customers (in thousands) | 20,576 | 23,038 | -10.7 % |
Personal (Argentina) | 17,943 | 20,348 | -11.8 % |
Núcleo (Paraguay) -including Wimax customers- | 2,633 | 2,689 | -2.1 % |
Broadband accesses in Argentina (in thousands) | 4,249 | 4,146 | 2.5 % |
Pay TV Subscribers (Includes subsidiaries - in thousands) | 3,597 | 3,447 | 4.3 % |
ARPU Mobile Services (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 12,940.8 | 10,890.4 | 18.8 % |
ARPU Broadband (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 32,466.0 | 33,430.9 | -2.9 % |
ARPU Pay TV (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 23,692.4 | 23,035.5 | 2.9 % |
Telefónica Móviles Argentina (TMA) | |||
Fixed lines in service (in thousands of lines) | 2,064 | 2,107 | -2.0 % |
Mobile customers (in thousands) | 20,059 | 19,064 | 5.2 % |
Prepaid + Postpaid (excluding M2M) | 17,008 | 16,192 | 5.0 % |
Machine-to-machine (M2M) | 3,052 | 2,872 | 6.2 % |
Broadband accesses (in thousands) | 1,671 | 1,610 | 3.8 % |
Pay TV Subscribers (in thousands) | 447 | 409 | 9.3 % |
ARPU Mobile Services (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 10,376.2 | 10,140.5 | 2.3 % |
ARPU Broadband (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 27,440.3 | 29,786.9 | -7.9 % |
ARPU Pay TV (in P$ - Restated by inflation) | 25,123.3 | 30,322.1 | -17.1 % |
Personal
- Mobile: at the end of 3Q26, mobile accesses in Argentina totaled 17.9 million (-11.8% vs. 3Q25). The decline is mainly explained by the disconnection of prepaid lines with no top-ups for 180 days (period reduced from 240 days in June 2026), with no significant impact on revenues. The postpaid segment grew by 1.1% (+89 thousand) vs. 3Q25 and represents 45% of the base (vs. 39% in 3Q25). In 9M26, ARPU reached P$12,940.8 (+18.8% in real terms vs. 9M25) and average monthly churn decreased to 2.0% (vs. 2.1% in 9M25).
Paraguay (Núcleo): accesses totaled 2.6 million at the end of 3Q26 (-2.1% vs. 3Q25), with a postpaid share of 32% (vs. 29% in 3Q25). - Internet: accesses reached 4.2 million at the end of 3Q26 (+103 thousand or +2.5% vs. 3Q25). In 9M26, ARPU was P$32,466.0 (-2.9% in real terms vs. 9M25) and monthly churn stood at 1.4% (vs. 1.2% in 9M25).
- TV: subscribers totaled 3.6 million at the end of 3Q26 (+4.3% vs. 3Q25), of which 3.4 million correspond to Argentina (+4.8%). Growth was driven by the FIFA World Cup 2026 and new Football Package subscriptions. In 9M26, ARPU was P$23,692.4 (+2.9% in real terms vs. 9M25) and monthly churn remained at 1.5%.
- Fixed telephony: lines in service totaled 2.9 million at the end of 3Q26 (+3.4% vs. 3Q25), of which 2.6 million correspond to IP telephony.
TMA
- Mobile: accesses totaled 20.1 million at the end of 3Q26 (+995 thousand or +5.2% vs. 3Q25), driven by prepaid (+7.9%) and postpaid (mainly M2M). The postpaid segment grew by 2.5% and represents 48% of the base (vs. 50% in 3Q25). In 9M26, ARPU was P$10,376.2 (+2.3% in real terms vs. 9M25) and average monthly churn decreased to 1.2% (vs. 1.8% in 9M25).
- Internet: accesses reached 1.7 million at the end of 3Q26 (+61 thousand or +3.8% vs. 3Q25). In 9M26, ARPU was P$27,440.3 (-7.9% in real terms vs. 9M25) and monthly churn remained at 2.0%.
- TV: subscribers totaled 0.4 million (+9.3% vs. 3Q25). In 9M26, ARPU was P$25,123.3 (-17.1% in real terms vs. 9M25) and average monthly churn decreased to 4.2% (vs. 4.6% in 9M25).
- Fixed telephony: lines in service totaled 2.1 million at the end of 3Q26 (-2.0% vs. 3Q25), of which 1.6 million correspond to IP telephony.
Average monthly ARPU and churn. ARPU in constant currency as of September 30, 2026.
The evolution of Service Revenues relative to inflation was as follows:
Evolution of Service Revenues in relation to inflation | |||||
Service revenues – real % change | Consolidated | Telecom consolidated (excluding TMA) | TMA | ||
9M26 vs. 9M25 | 9.4 % | 1.0 % | -0.6 % | ||
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | -1.7 % | -0.8 % | -3.3 % | ||
Consolidated Operating Revenues
Normalizing the extraordinary discounts granted by TMA in the quarter (approximately P$39,930 million), consolidated service revenues for 3Q26 would have reached P$2,639,900 million (-0.2% vs. 3Q25, compared to -1.7% reported). In turn, the aggregate of Mobile Services, Internet and Cable TV, considered as if it constituted total service revenues, grew 2.0% vs. 3Q25 on a consolidated basis (+3.5% vs. 3Q25 normalizing the discounts).
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | 9M26 vs. 9M25 | ||||||
Consolidated revenues (MMP$, constant currency) | 3Q26 | 3Q25 | Δ % | 9M26 | 9M25 | Δ % | |
Mobile Services | 1,450,985 | 1,380,030 | 5.1 % | 4,275,014 | 3,647,972 | 17.2 % | |
Internet Services | 567,955 | 595,228 | -4.6 % | 1,733,507 | 1,647,389 | 5.2 % | |
Cable TV Services | 297,262 | 295,621 | 0.6 % | 870,352 | 842,081 | 3.4 % | |
Fixed Telephony and Data Services | 269,188 | 345,973 | -22.2 % | 851,326 | 897,783 | -5.2 % | |
Other service revenues | 14,580 | 27,674 | -47.3 % | 42,983 | 70,325 | -38.9 % | |
REVENUES FROM SERVICES | 2,599,970 | 2,644,526 | -1.7 % | 7,773,182 | 7,105,550 | 9.4 % | |
REVENUES FROM EQUIPMENT SALES | 97,373 | 117,036 | -16.8 % | 294,828 | 394,037 | -25.2 % | |
REVENUES | 2,697,343 | 2,761,562 | -2.3 % | 8,068,010 | 7,499,587 | 7.6 % | |
Mobile Services
In 3Q26, consolidated mobile service revenues reached P$1,450,985 million (+P$70,955 million or +5.1% vs. 3Q25), consolidating its position as the main business in terms of service revenues (56% of the total in 3Q26 vs. 52% in 3Q25).
In cumulative 9M26, mobile service revenues reached P$4,275,014 million (+17.2% vs. 9M25), a variation mainly explained by the consolidation of 9 months of TMA vs. 7 months in 9M25.
Mobile Services in Argentina
As of September 30, 2026, Telecom's mobile subscribers (excluding TMA) in Argentina amounted to approximately 17.9 million (-2.4 million or -11.8% vs. 3Q25). This decrease is mainly related to prepaid lines that do not make any top-up within the 180-day period (reduced from 240 days in June 2026) of inactivity, leading to their disconnection and removal from the customer base. In turn, the postpaid customer base grew by 1.1%, or 89 thousand customers, vs. 3Q25. As of September 30, 2026, 55% of customers corresponded to the prepaid segment and 45% to the postpaid segment, while as of September 30, 2025, prepaid customers represented 61% and postpaid customers represented 39%.
As of September 30, 2026, TMA's mobile subscribers amounted to approximately 20.1 million (+995 thousand or +5.2% vs. 3Q25) – including M2M accesses. The postpaid base increased by 2.5% vs. 3Q25, while the prepaid base grew by 7.9%. As of September 30, 2026, postpaid accesses represent 48% of total mobile accesses (vs. 50% in 3Q25).
Mobile Services in Paraguay ("Núcleo").
During 3Q26, mobile service revenues in Paraguay reached P$66,324 million, increasing in real terms (+P$5,056 million or +8.3% vs. 3Q25). In 9M26, mobile service revenues totaled P$191,752 million, increasing in real terms (+P$27,510 million or +16.7% vs. 9M25).
Internet Services
Consolidated Internet service revenues reached P$567,955 million in 3Q26, decreasing in real terms (-P$27,273 million or -4.6% vs. 3Q25). Normalizing the extraordinary discounts granted by TMA (P$28,932 million), consolidated Internet service revenues would have remained stable (+0.3% vs. 3Q25). During 9M26, Internet service revenues reached P$1,733,507 million (+P$86,118 million or +5.2% vs. 9M25).
As of September 30, 2026, subscribers with broadband speeds of 100 Mbps or higher represented 99% of the total subscriber base (vs. 97% as of September 30, 2025).
Cable TV Services
Consolidated cable TV service revenues reached P$297,262 million in 3Q26 (+P$1,641 million or +0.6% vs. 3Q25). Normalizing the extraordinary discounts granted by TMA (P$5,577 million), they would have grown 2.4% vs. 3Q25. During 9M26, revenues reached P$870,352 million (+P$28,271 million or +3.4% vs. 9M25). The number of TV subscribers for Telecom (excluding TMA), including Uruguay and Paraguay, reached 3.6 million (+150 thousand or +4.3% vs. 3Q25).
This growth was driven by the increase in subscriptions during the FIFA World Cup 2026, which boosted demand for bundled cable TV and internet packages to access live match broadcasts and content related to the tournament, as well as by new subscriptions to the "Pack Fútbol".
Fixed Telephony and Data Services
Consolidated fixed telephony and data service revenues reached P$269,188 million in 3Q26 (-P$76,785 million or -22.2% vs. 3Q25). Normalizing the extraordinary discounts granted by TMA (P$5,421 million), consolidated revenues for 3Q26 would have decreased 20.6% vs. 3Q25. During 9M26, such revenues reached P$851,326 million (-P$46,457 million or -5.2% vs. 9M25).
During 9M26, the Pacheco Datacenter, one of the Company's most important technological hubs, obtained the international "Certified Energy Efficient Datacenter Award" (CEEDA), a recognition that validates efficient energy management and the sustainable operation of data centers under global standards.
Other Service Revenues
Consolidated other service revenues reached P$14,580 million in 3Q26 (-P$13,094 million or -47.3% vs. 3Q25). During 9M26, such revenues reached P$42,983 million (-P$27,342 million or -38.9% vs. 9M25).
The decline in other service revenues was mainly attributable to the loss of control of Micro Sistemas, which provided Fintech services in Argentina, during 1Q26; as of 9M26, it is recognized as a joint venture investment.
Revenues from equipment sales
During 3Q26, consolidated revenues from equipment sales totaled P$97,373 million (-P$19,663 million or -16.8% vs. 3Q25). During 9M26, such revenues reached P$294,828 million (-P$99,209 million or -25.2% vs. 9M25).
Consolidated Operating Costs
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | 9M26 vs. 9M25 | ||||||
Operating costs (MMP$, constant currency) | 3Q26 | 3Q25 | Δ % | 9M26 | 9M25 | Δ % | |
Employee benefit expenses and severance payments | (590,130) | (676,554) | -12.8 % | (1,746,509) | (1,811,784) | -3.6 % | |
Interconnection and transmission costs | (37,854) | (75,600) | -49.9 % | (185,264) | (205,892) | -10.0 % | |
Fees for services, maintenance, materials and supplies | (369,486) | (413,664) | -10.7 % | (1,028,706) | (1,032,787) | -0.4 % | |
Taxes and fees with the regulatory authority | (238,212) | (240,221) | -0.8 % | (712,811) | (648,813) | 9.9 % | |
Commissions and advertising | (119,468) | (140,380) | -14.9 % | (368,766) | (398,580) | -7.5 % | |
Cost of equipments and handsets | (75,691) | (85,151) | -11.1 % | (243,963) | (284,537) | -14.3 % | |
Programming and content costs | (127,384) | (133,730) | -4.7 % | (397,588) | (372,306) | 6.8 % | |
Bad debt expenses | (53,479) | (36,171) | 47.9 % | (151,730) | (129,753) | 16.9 % | |
Other operating expenses | (111,381) | (94,447) | 17.9 % | (335,944) | (326,243) | 3.0 % | |
Subtotal Operating costs before D, A & I | (1,723,085) | (1,895,918) | -9.1 % | (5,171,281) | (5,210,695) | -0.8 % | |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of fixed assets ("D, A & I") | (1,013,262) | (644,556) | 57.2 % | (2,222,325) | (1,819,053) | 22.2 % | |
Consolidated Operating Costs | (2,736,347) | (2,540,474) | 7.7 % | (7,393,606) | (7,029,748) | 5.2 % | |
Operating income before D, A & I | 974,258 | 865,644 | 12.5 % | 2,896,729 | 2,288,892 | 26.6 % | |
As % of Revenues | 36.1 % | 31.3 % | +4.8 p.p. | 35.9 % | 30.5 % | +5.4 p.p. | |
Consolidated Operating Costs, including Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment of Fixed Assets, amounted to P$2,736,347 million in 3Q26 (+P$195,873 million or +7.7% vs. 3Q25). During 9M26, such costs reached P$7,393,606 million (+P$363,858 million or +5.2% vs. 9M25).
Excluding Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment of Fixed Assets, consolidated operating costs amounted to P$1,723,085 million in 3Q26 (P$5,171,281 million in 9M26) and decreased by P$172,833 million or -9.1% vs. 3Q25 (-P$39,414 million or -0.8% in 9M26 vs. 9M25).
The cost breakdown was as follows:
- Labor costs and severance payments totaled P$590,130 million in 3Q26 (-P$86,424 million or -12.8% vs. 3Q25). Telecom's headcount (excluding TMA) totaled 17,782 employees as of September 30, 2026.
- Interconnection and transmission costs, which also include roaming, correspondence services, and line and circuit rentals, amounted to P$37,854 million in 3Q26 (-P$37,746 million or -49.9% vs. 3Q25).
- Fees for services, maintenance and materials: P$369,486 million in 3Q26 (-P$44,178 million or -10.7% vs. 3Q25).
- Taxes, fees and regulatory charges: P$238,212 million (-P$2,009 million or -0.8% vs. 3Q25).
- Commissions and advertising (agents, collection commissions and other commissions): These charges totaled P$119,468 million in 3Q26 (-P$20,912 million or -14.9% vs. 3Q25). The decrease was mainly attributable to lower advertising expenses related to Personal Pay campaigns following the loss of control of Micro Sistemas, whose results ceased to be consolidated on a line-by-line basis.
- Cost of equipment sold totaled P$75,691 million in 3Q26 (-P$9,460 million or -11.1% vs. 3Q25). This variation is mainly due to a decrease in the number of units sold compared to 3Q25.
- Programming and content costs: P$127,384 million (-P$6,346 million or -4.7% vs. 3Q25).
- Other costs totaled P$164,860 million (+P$34,242 million or +26.2% vs. 3Q25), including bad debt expense, which totaled P$53,479 million (+P$17,308 million or +47.9% vs. 3Q25):
- Bad debt expense represented 2.0% of revenues in 3Q26.
- Other operating costs, which include provisions for litigation and other contingencies, energy and other utilities, insurance, leases and Internet capacity, among others, amounted to P$111,381 million (+P$16,934 million or +17.9% vs. 3Q25).
- Depreciation, amortization and impairment of fixed assets: totaled P$1,013,262 million (+P$368,706 million or +57.2% vs. 3Q25). The increase is mainly explained by the recognition of an impairment loss of P$383,870 million related to the assets to be divested (P$370,683 million for the group of assets to be transferred and P$13,187 million for 3G/4G and PCS licenses to be returned) within the framework of the approval process of the TMA acquisition, and of P$10,785 million on real estate held for sale. Excluding these effects, the decrease is attributable to the effect of assets that reached the end of their useful lives after September 30, 2025, and to disposals of fixed assets since that date, partially offset by the impact of depreciation and amortization associated with additions made subsequent to such date.
Net Financial Results
Consolidated net financial results (including debt-related financial costs and other net financial results) recorded a gain of P$78,848 million in 3Q26 (vs. a loss of P$609,414 million in 3Q25). During the nine-month period of 2026, they recorded a gain of P$729,368 million (vs. a loss of P$913,752 million in 9M25).
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | 9M26 vs. 9M25 | ||||||
Financial results, net (MMP$, constant currency) | 3Q26 | 3Q25 | Δ % | 9M26 | 9M25 | Δ % | |
Exchange differences | 166,108 | (429,293) | - | 943,301 | (530,737) | - | |
RECPAM | 80,277 | 39,221 | 104.7 % | 283,822 | 125,058 | 127.0 % | |
Fair value gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | (18,132) | (18,644) | -2.7 % | 13,844 | (7,723) | - | |
Remeasurement in borrowings* | (361) | 1,428 | - | (2,789) | 3,594 | - | |
Net interest | (87,415) | (128,736) | -32.1 % | (338,408) | (320,595) | 5.6 % | |
Others | (61,629) | (73,390) | -16.0 % | (170,402) | (183,349) | -7.1 % | |
Total Financial results, net | 78,848 | (609,414) | - | 729,368 | (913,752) | - | |
* Related to UVA-linked Notes. (Unidades de Valor Adquisitivo) | |||||||
The variation in the quarter was mainly attributable to a higher foreign exchange gain, measured in real terms, of P$595,401 million: the U.S. dollar increased by 2.4% against the Argentine peso in 3Q26 (vs. 14.5% in 3Q25), while inflation remained at similar levels (5.8% vs. 6.0%). Additionally, there was a higher RECPAM gain of P$41,056 million, lower net interest of P$41,321 million and lower other negative results of P$11,761 million (mainly lower taxes and bank expenses).
In 9M26, financial results recorded a gain of P$729,368 million (vs. a loss of P$913,752 million in 9M25), mainly explained by a higher foreign exchange gain of P$1,474,038 million: the U.S. dollar increased by only 4.3% against the Argentine peso (vs. 33.7% in 9M25), while inflation remained at similar levels (23.6% vs. 22.0%). Additionally, there was a higher RECPAM gain of P$158,764 million and a higher gain from changes in the fair value of financial assets of P$21,567 million, partially offset by higher net interest of P$17,813 million.
Income Tax
Income tax resulted in a loss of P$89,522 million in 3Q26 (vs. a gain of P$134,610 million in 3Q25). During 9M26, income tax resulted in a loss of P$568,609 million (vs. a gain of P$85,894 million in 9M25).
Cash Flow
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | 9M26 vs. 9M25 | |||||||
Cash flow (MMP$, constant currency) | 3Q26 | 3Q25 | 9M26 | 9M25 | ||||
Total cash flows provided by operating activities | 761,861 | 758,289 | 2,573,534 | 1,728,787 | ||||
Total cash flows used in investing activities | (543,534) | (621,880) | (1,970,276) | (2,754,385) | ||||
less Dividends received | (0) | - | (539) | - | ||||
less Net payments of investments not considered cash and DFI settlements | 272,055 | 260,905 | 474,958 | 152,609 | ||||
less Payments for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | - | 224 | - | 1,612,319 | ||||
less Cash flows from change of control in subsidiaries | 7 | - | 46,321 | - | ||||
Subtotal investing cash flows | (271,473) | (360,751) | (1,449,536) | (989,457) | ||||
Free Cash Flow (FCF) | 490,388 | 397,538 | 1,123,998 | 739,330 | ||||
Payments of DFI, interest and related expenses | (139,368) | (180,358) | (451,171) | (409,474) | ||||
Equity FCF (EFCF) | 351,020 | 217,180 | 672,827 | 329,856 | ||||
Equity FCF (operating cash flow plus investing cash flow, adjusted for net payments of investments not considered cash and DFI settlements, dividends received, acquisitions of companies and changes of control in subsidiaries, less DFI payments, interest and related expenses) totaled P$351,020 million in 3Q26 (+P$133,840 million or +61.6% vs. 3Q25), mainly explained by higher EBITDA and lower interest payments (P$139,368 million vs. P$180,358 million in 3Q25). In 9M26, Equity FCF reached P$672,827 million (vs. P$329,856 million in 9M25).
Net Financial Debt
As of September 30, 2026, our consolidated net financial position (cash and cash equivalents – net of client funds – plus financial investments and DFI* minus loans) was a net liability and totaled P$4,440,298 million, representing a decrease of P$1,327,280 million compared to Net Financial Debt as of December 31, 2025, adjusted for inflation.
* Contemplates rate swaps and NDF (non-delivery forwards) agreements.
Investments in PP&E, intangible assets and rights of use assets
3Q26 vs. 3Q25 | 9M26 vs. 9M25 | ||||||
Investments (MMP$, constant currency) | 3Q26 | 3Q25 | Δ % | 9M26 | 9M25 | Δ % | |
Consolidated CAPEX (additions of PP&E and intangible assets) | 536,680 | 452,692 | 18.6 % | 1,538,190 | 1,132,679 | 35.8 % | |
Telecom (excluding TMA) | 331,205 | 283,271 | 16.9 % | 1,041,400 | 791,063 | 31.6 % | |
TMA | 205,475 | 169,421 | 21.3 % | 496,790 | 341,616 | 45.4 % | |
Right-of-use asset additions | 64,202 | 57,133 | 12.4 % | 210,868 | 187,217 | 12.6 % | |
Total investments (including right-of-use assets) | 600,882 | 509,825 | 17.9 % | 1,749,058 | 1,319,896 | 32.5 % | |
CAPEX as % of consolidated revenues | 19.9 % | 16.4 % | +3.5 p.p. | 19.1 % | 15.1 % | +4.0 p.p. | |
CAPEX = Total investments – Right-of-use additions. TMA = Consolidated CAPEX – Telecom (excluding TMA). | |||||||
In 3Q26, consolidated CAPEX (additions to PP&E and intangible assets) totaled P$536,680 million (+18.6% vs. 3Q25). In cumulative 9M26, consolidated CAPEX totaled P$1,538,190 million (+35.8% vs. 9M25).
The investments were focused on:
- Expansion of both fixed and mobile data services to improve transmission and access speed offered to customers, the deployment of 4G coverage and capacity, and continued expansion of 5G to support mobile internet growth and enhance service quality.
- Deployment and modernization of 4G mobile access sites to improve coverage and increase mobile network capacity. The 4G/LTE rollout reached 97% urban population coverage. Our mobile network customers with access to our network experienced improved service quality, reaching average speeds of 94 Mbps.
- During 9M26, we continued expanding our 5G network with the addition of 887 sites.
- With regard to the fixed access infrastructure, during the first nine months of 2026 we continued to strengthen our broadband capabilities through the deployment of new fiber optic networks and the modernization of existing infrastructure.
Relevant financial events after September 30, 2026
Agreement with Metrotel – Divestiture of assets related to the TMA acquisition
On October 14, 2026, the Board of Directors of Telecom Argentina resolved to accept the offer made by Metrotel to Telecom Argentina and TMA and to proceed with the completion of the acts necessary to carry out the transaction, including the execution of the definitive agreements and the transfer of the contemplated assets.
In this context, Telecom Argentina and TMA entered into an asset transfer agreement under which they agreed to transfer to Metrotel a base of 6,005,425 mobile service customers and 211,566 residential internet service customers, rights of use of their radio spectrum and over the use of certain physical infrastructure (assets associated with the access network and the fiber-to-the-home network deployed in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires). Additionally, they entered into the Framework Sharing Agreement with Metrotel, which contemplates, among others, the provision of RAN sharing, national and international roaming, co-location and fixed network port rental services. Furthermore, Telecom Argentina agreed to assign to Metrotel certain rights of use of its radio spectrum.
The consideration contemplated in the transaction amounts to US$ 450 million and comprises: (i) the consideration for the sale, assignment and transfer of the assets included in the divestiture, which will be paid in installments; and (ii) the guaranteed minimum commitment for the services to be provided over a five-year period under the Framework Sharing Agreement. A transitional services agreement in favor of Metrotel and a license agreement for the use of the "Tuenti" brand in the Argentine Republic were also executed, the amounts of which are not included in such consideration.
After October 14, 2026, Telecom Argentina and TMA began the process of transferring the identified assets to Metrotel. Final approval of the TMA acquisition is subject to verification by the Argentine Antitrust Tribunal (TDC) of the completion of the divestitures and compliance with the behavioral obligations.
Telecom Argentina is a leading telecommunications company in Argentina, offering services combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, internet services and fixed telephony services. We also provide Fintech Services, other telephone related services, such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and we install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services.
We provide our services in Argentina (mobile, cable television, internet, fixed and data, fintech services, among others), Paraguay (mobile, internet, satellite TV, fintech services, among others), Uruguay (cable television services, internet and cybersecurity services and products), the United States (fixed wholesale services) and Chile (cybersecurity services and products).
These consolidate an ecosystem of platforms and new businesses, providing a comprehensive and convergent experience for our customers.
As of September 30, 2026, Telecom Argentina has 2,153,688,011 issued and outstanding shares.
For more information, please contact Investor Relations:
Luis Fernando Rial Ubago lfrialubago@personal.com.ar
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Tomás Pellicori tlpellicori@personal.com.ar | Eugenio Ivan eivan@personal.com.ar |
For information about Telecom Argentina's services, visit:
www.personal.com.ar
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