Barclays has increased its target price for Tele2 AB to SEK 145 from SEK 135, maintaining an Overweight rating. Tele2, a major European telecommunications operator, generates 72.6% of its net sales from end-user services, with significant revenue coming from Sweden (76.6%), Lithuania (13.3%), Latvia (6.8%), and Estonia (3.3%).
ubs downgrades tele2 to sell amid weak momentum and cash flow concerns
Tele2 AB's stock fell 2.8% following a downgrade to "sell" by UBS, which cited weak momentum and concerns over earnings from free cash flow. The brokerage lowered its price target to SEK 102, predicting challenges due to declining service revenue, mobile pricing pressures, and increased cash taxes. Despite potential long-term upside from regulatory changes, UBS warns that Tele2 may struggle to meet dividend commitments amid rising competition in the Nordic telecom sector.
ubs downgrades tele2 to sell amid weak momentum and cash flow concerns
Tele2 AB's stock fell 2.8% following a downgrade to "sell" by UBS, which cited weak momentum and concerns over earnings from free cash flow. The brokerage lowered its price target to SEK 102, predicting challenges due to declining service revenue in Sweden, increased cash taxes, and ongoing capital expenditures. While there may be long-term upside from regulatory changes, UBS warns that Tele2 is unlikely to meet dividend commitments without significant pressure on cash flow.
ubs downgrades tele2 to sell cites concerns over momentum and dividends
UBS has downgraded Tele2 from neutral to sell, reducing its target price to SEK 102 due to concerns over the company's declining momentum and dividend coverage compared to competitors like Telenor and Telia. The bank forecasts Tele2's free cash flow for 2025 and 2026 to be 7% and 10% below consensus, citing the shutdown of legacy TV services and tax uncertainties as contributing factors. Despite these challenges, UBS notes potential long-term benefits, including focused market exposure and an attractive dividend policy, while favoring Telenor in the Nordic telecom sector.