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About TEO Dividend Returns

Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) is a dividend-paying stock. When dividends are reinvested through a DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), they purchase additional shares, which then generate their own dividends—creating a compounding effect that can significantly boost long-term returns.

How We Calculate Total Return

Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1What is the total return of TEO over the past year?

Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) delivered a total return of 31.56% over the past year when dividends are reinvested. The price-only return was 28.29%, meaning dividends contributed an additional 3.27 percentage points to total returns.

Q2How much would $10,000 invested in TEO be worth today?

A $10,000 investment in Telecom Argentina S.A. one year ago would be worth $13,156 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP). Without reinvesting dividends, the same investment would be worth $12,829. Dividend reinvestment added $327 to the portfolio value.

Q3Does TEO pay dividends?

Yes, Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) pays dividends. In the last year, TEO paid approximately $0.00 per share in dividends. Reinvesting these dividends through a DRIP can significantly boost long-term returns — over 20+ years, dividend compounding can account for 30–50% of total returns for dividend-paying stocks.

Q4Did TEO beat the S&P 500?

Yes, Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) outperformed the S&P 500 by 0.24 percentage points over the past year. TEO delivered a total return of 31.56%, compared to the S&P 500's 31.32%. This 0.24pp alpha means investors in TEO earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.

Q5What is TEO's worst drawdown?

Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) experienced a maximum drawdown of -42.81% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-05-19 to its trough on 2025-09-18. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2025-11-03. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.

Q6What is TEO's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 6.6% (0.6% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $10,655. Over 20 years: 91.8% total return (3.3% CAGR) — $10,000 → $19,182. Over 30 years: 40.2% total return (1.1% CAGR) — $10,000 → $14,024. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was TEO's best and worst year?

Telecom Argentina S.A.'s best calendar year was 2003 with a total return of 264.6%. Its worst year was 2008 with a total return of -65.7%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 330.3 percentage points.

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