Telefonica 2030 Plans Looks Unconvincing, Lacking on Cost Control; Dividend Slashed in Half

After expanding to many European and Latin American countries during the 1990s and 2000s, Telefonica turned around its strategy to focus on four key markets: Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Brazil. Telefonica is divesting or restructuring its Latin American operations (except Brazil) and selling infrastructure assets such as towers or noncore fiber networks and intends to use the proceeds to reduce debt. Marc Murtra, CEO since 2025, is pusing for market consolidation across Europe, a move we look favorably upon.