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Telecom Argentina Sells 50% of Personal Pay Operator to Banco Macro in US$75 Million Fintech Alliance

Story Highlights
  • Telecom Argentina and Banco Macro struck a January 22, 2026 alliance to expand the Personal Pay digital payments business.
  • Banco Macro will invest US$75 million for 50% of Micro Sistemas, boosting Telecom’s fintech reach pending antitrust approval.
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Telecom Argentina Sells 50% of Personal Pay Operator to Banco Macro in US$75 Million Fintech Alliance

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Telecom Argentina ( (TEO) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On January 22, 2026, Telecom Argentina and its subsidiaries Micro Fintech Holding and Micro Sistemas entered into a strategic framework agreement with Banco Macro to drive the growth and expansion of Micro Sistemas, the payment services provider behind the “Personal Pay” platform. Under the deal, Banco Macro will contribute its financial-product expertise while Micro Sistemas brings its large base of active, transaction-heavy users, with Banco Macro subscribing for a 50% equity stake in Micro Sistemas through a capital contribution in pesos equivalent to US$75 million. The alliance is intended to create a more comprehensive and differentiated value proposition on Personal Pay and broaden the range of financial services available to a wider customer base, potentially strengthening Telecom Argentina’s position in Argentina’s fast-growing digital payments and fintech ecosystem, although completion of the transaction remains subject to approval by the National Antitrust Authority.

The most recent analyst rating on (TEO) stock is a Hold with a $11.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Telecom Argentina stock, see the TEO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TEO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TEO is a Neutral.

Telecom Argentina’s overall stock score is primarily driven by strong technical momentum, despite overbought signals. Financial performance is mixed, with robust cash flow and revenue growth but weak profitability and shareholder returns. Valuation is a significant concern due to the negative P/E ratio, which impacts the overall attractiveness of the stock.

To see Spark’s full report on TEO stock, click here.

More about Telecom Argentina

Telecom Argentina S.A. is a leading Argentine telecommunications company that, through its subsidiaries, also operates in digital financial services, including payment solutions offered under the “Personal Pay” brand. Its market focus increasingly spans convergent telecom and fintech services, leveraging its large customer base to expand into payments and related financial products.

Average Trading Volume: 287,128

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.01B

See more insights into TEO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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