Telecom Argentina posts third-quarter loss but nine-month profit

what happened

Telecom Argentina reported a consolidated net loss of 56,615 million pesos for the third quarter of 2026, while its net income for the first nine months of 2026 reached 862,959 million pesos. TradingView reported these figures based on the company's press release.

The results include inflation accounting under IAS 29, so year-over-year comparisons are presented in restated or constant terms. Equity free cash flow for the third quarter was 351,020 million pesos, up 61.6% from a year earlier. For nine months it rose to 672,827 million pesos from 329,856 million pesos. Service revenue fell 1.7% in reported terms in the quarter, or 0.2% excluding roughly 39,930 million pesos in discounts.

After the period, the company agreed to sell Metrotel assets for US$450 million. The deal includes a guaranteed minimum service commitment over five years and still faces transfer and antitrust review.

why it matters

The market will focus on revenue and cash flow trends under inflation-adjusted reporting. A quarterly loss alongside a positive cumulative result makes the picture mixed, and the next reports will show whether revenue pressure persists and when the Metrotel transfers are completed.

market impact

Telecom Argentina shares: the quarterly loss and weak service revenue create a negative backdrop for the stock

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