Telecom Argentina SA (TEO) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term focus. Despite positive financial performance in the latest quarter, the stock faces significant macroeconomic risks, including high inflation in Argentina and regulatory uncertainties. Additionally, analysts have downgraded the stock to 'Underperform,' and there are no strong trading signals or catalysts to suggest immediate upside potential.
The technical indicators show mixed signals. The MACD is positive but contracting, RSI is neutral, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). However, the stock is trading below the pivot level of 11.856, with key support at 11.474 and resistance at 12.238.

The company's financial performance in Q4 2025 showed strong growth: revenue increased by 46.48% YoY, net income rose by 12.37% YoY, EPS grew by 33.33% YoY, and gross margin improved by 39.86% YoY.
Macroeconomic risks in Argentina, including 33.5% YoY inflation and lack of clarity on dollarization. Regulatory uncertainties regarding potential integration with Telefonica Moviles. Analysts have downgraded the stock to 'Underperform.'
In Q4 2025, Telecom Argentina's revenue increased to $1.88 billion (up 46.48% YoY), net income rose to $82.97 million (up 12.37% YoY), EPS increased to $0.04 (up 33.33% YoY), and gross margin improved to 63.96% (up 39.86% YoY).
Scotiabank downgraded the stock to 'Underperform' from 'Sector Perform' with a price target of $8.60, citing significant macroeconomic and regulatory risks.