Strong Financial Performance: Telefonica reported a 14% year-on-year growth in free cash flow, generating €2.6 billion for 2024, exceeding the company's guidance of more than 10% growth. This performance is supported by improved customer metrics and strong operational efficiency, with a CapEx to revenue ratio maintained at 12.9%.
2025 Guidance: For 2025, Telefonica expects organic growth in revenue, EBITDA, and EBITDA minus CapEx. CapEx is projected to decline to less than 12.5% of sales, and the company aims to sustain free cash flow at levels similar to those achieved in 2024 while continuing a €0.3 per share dividend. This cautious guidance follows a strategic review intended to reassess positioning in a changing European market.
Strategic Review and Focus on Core Markets: New CEO Marc Murtra announced a strategic review aimed at elevating Telefonica's ambition and clarifying the company's portfolio. The focus is on leveraging strengths in core markets like Spain and Brazil while evaluating opportunities for M&A or organic investments that align with proven capabilities and market relevance.