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Best Telecom Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top telecom stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best telecom stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Industry: Telecom Services

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Telecom is Zen Rated D and is the 90th ranked industry out of 145 stock market industries

Ticker	Company	Market Cap	ROE	ROA	ROCE	ROIC	D/E	Current Ratio	Gross Margin	Profit Margin	Operating Margin
OOMA	OOMA INC	$604.18M	10.00%	4.90%	5.01%	11.00%	1.37	0.94	61.30%	3.20%	2.68%
SKM	SK TELECOM CO LTD	$13.25B	2.90%	1.20%	4.99%	4.30%	1.26	1.19	73.50%	2.10%	6.94%
IDT	IDT CORP	$1.62B	24.70%	12.30%	26.27%	-2,918.30%	0.87	1.92	37.40%	6.40%	8.03%
TEO	TELECOM ARGENTINA SA	$5.96B	-2.80%	-1.20%	4.16%	6.10%	1.40	0.48	66.80%	-2.00%	6.39%
ATNI	ATN INTERNATIONAL INC	$491.73M	-2.00%	-0.50%	2.51%	1.90%	2.40	1.21	56.80%	-1.20%	4.81%
VIV	TELEFONICA BRASIL SA	$38.38B	8.80%	4.90%	9.49%	14.50%	0.79	N/A	44.80%	10.30%	16.53%
KYIV	KYIVSTAR GROUP LTD	$3.09B	12.40%	7.60%	17.56%	26.10%	0.63	1.26	88.80%	12.70%	24.53%
AMX	AMERICA MOVIL SAB DE CV	$71.56B	22.70%	4.60%	15.10%	11.40%	3.79	0.74	62.10%	8.80%	20.88%
CXDO	CREXENDO INC	$221.80M	6.20%	5.00%	5.50%	38.80%	0.29	2.06	62.80%	5.30%	5.72%
VEON	VEON LTD	$3.93B	4.20%	0.60%	13.87%	11.30%	5.52	0.97	87.10%	1.20%	18.77%
SIFY	SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD	$1.15B	-7.00%	-1.60%	5.29%	3.20%	3.79	0.74	40.20%	-3.00%	6.70%
TIMB	TIM SA	$8.82B	17.10%	7.60%	N/A	14.30%	1.38	N/A	53.90%	16.20%	29.71%
VOD	VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LTD CO	$39.39B	-0.10%	0.00%	1.66%	1.50%	1.49	1.13	31.50%	-0.10%	4.34%
TV	GRUPO TELEVISA SAB	$1.76B	-9.40%	-3.80%	3.13%	2.70%	1.35	2.14	38.20%	-15.60%	10.65%
RDCM	RADCOM LTD	$168.46M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.25	6.32	N/A	N/A	N/A
PHI	PLDT INC	$4.33B	23.70%	4.60%	7.88%	5.20%	3.99	0.44	86.80%	13.10%	17.16%
TLK	PERUSAHAAN PERSEROAN PERSERO PT TELEKOMUNIKASI INDONESIA TBK	$14.96B	12.90%	6.00%	13.73%	11.70%	1.06	0.83	71.90%	11.90%	19.92%
TKC	TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A S	$4.84B	7.90%	4.20%	12.99%	18.40%	0.93	1.70	171.70%	7.30%	21.98%
TMUS	T-MOBILE US INC	$190.07B	18.20%	4.90%	9.39%	9.30%	2.80	0.92	62.20%	11.50%	19.36%
KT	KT CORP	$8.92B	10.20%	4.00%	9.83%	8.50%	1.34	1.19	100.00%	6.00%	10.74%
CMCSA	COMCAST CORP	$89.99B	12.00%	4.20%	8.38%	10.40%	1.87	0.80	100.00%	9.00%	15.06%
CHT	CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO LTD	$32.98B	10.10%	7.20%	10.47%	12.30%	0.35	1.59	36.70%	16.00%	20.18%
TIGO	MILLICOM INTERNATIONAL CELLULAR SA	$16.41B	19.10%	3.20%	11.72%	11.90%	7.41	0.53	89.80%	8.30%	25.15%
ATEX	ANTERIX INC	$1.94B	39.30%	21.80%	22.30%	391.10%	0.77	3.33	100.00%	1,394.20%	1,472.17%
IDCC	INTERDIGITAL INC	$8.89B	26.80%	14.30%	27.86%	50.90%	0.82	1.74	54.20%	38.30%	49.15%
PCLA	PICOCELA INC	$9.36M	-151.90%	-53.90%	-97.87%	-102.50%	1.31	2.13	53.40%	-115.00%	-111.79%
RBBN	RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC	$382.68M	3.80%	1.40%	-3.88%	-4.40%	1.91	1.31	48.80%	2.00%	-4.05%
GLIBA	LIBERTY CAPITAL CORP	$981.66M	-20.70%	-10.40%	-11.58%	-14.90%	1.02	3.37	48.00%	-32.50%	-37.07%
T	AT&T INC	$163.02B	19.40%	5.10%	8.48%	10.10%	2.73	0.97	59.70%	16.80%	24.99%
VZ	VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC	$195.52B	15.50%	4.00%	8.21%	8.90%	2.94	0.60	59.30%	11.60%	20.57%
LUMN	LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC	$6.44B	N/A	-3.10%	-1.41%	-1.00%	-21.69	0.96	47.80%	-8.70%	-3.17%
BCE	BCE INC	$21.21B	27.10%	7.80%	13.35%	12.00%	2.38	0.73	43.40%	25.30%	38.08%
CHTR	CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC	$18.20B	30.40%	3.20%	8.30%	5.70%	7.89	0.36	100.00%	9.10%	21.63%
IQST	IQSTEL INC	$7.14M	-92.00%	-20.80%	-53.89%	-153.10%	3.00	0.99	2.70%	-2.80%	-2.19%
TDS	TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC	$3.78B	7.20%	4.20%	7.79%	9.90%	0.58	3.82	59.40%	27.70%	48.09%
CABO	CABLE ONE INC	$211.75M	-89.90%	-19.60%	-24.46%	-19.20%	13.16	0.48	73.50%	-72.80%	-68.32%
SHEN	SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO	$719.36M	-5.10%	-2.30%	-1.21%	-1.00%	1.30	0.85	64.90%	-12.20%	-6.17%
RCI	ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC	$18.62B	35.60%	6.90%	12.14%	12.90%	4.07	0.55	100.00%	27.30%	38.82%
GOGO	GOGO INC	$492.57M	-0.80%	-0.10%	8.77%	6.40%	9.31	1.73	41.60%	-0.10%	9.78%
CCOI	COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS INC	$508.06M	N/A	-1.50%	4.99%	2.30%	-91.94	0.63	46.30%	-4.70%	11.18%
GSAT	GLOBALSTAR INC	$10.81B	-19.20%	-2.80%	0.45%	0.50%	7.36	1.55	62.20%	-23.20%	3.41%
TU	TELUS CORP	$15.31B	-6.10%	-1.60%	-1.64%	-1.60%	3.22	0.67	62.00%	-4.50%	-3.72%
OPTU	OPTIMUM COMMUNICATIONS INC	$209.60M	N/A	-16.60%	-14.25%	-9.60%	-5.96	0.32	69.90%	-58.10%	-37.44%
FNGR	FINGERMOTION INC	$18.09M	-46.60%	-11.90%	-51.07%	-47.20%	3.63	1.09	4.60%	-42.80%	-41.76%
AD	ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INC	$3.05B	26.10%	12.70%	24.17%	22.30%	1.66	0.95	58.40%	250.80%	329.36%
ELWT	ELAUWIT CONNECTION INC	$53.82M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.35	1.30	N/A	N/A	N/A
IOTR	IOTHREE LTD	$11.85M	-37.40%	-16.40%	-20.82%	-35.10%	0.90	1.80	21.40%	-7.90%	-7.60%
UCL	UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC	$27.27M	12.60%	5.10%	18.01%	59.80%	1.41	1.65	165.30%	17.60%	25.90%
IHS	IHS HOLDING LTD	$2.81B	-87.60%	4.10%	20.57%	12.00%	-24.26	2.01	52.30%	11.00%	40.19%
LILA	LIBERTY LATIN AMERICA LTD	$1.67B	-17.40%	-0.80%	6.56%	5.10%	21.27	1.19	78.10%	-2.20%	15.17%
LBTYA	LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD	$3.60B	-29.50%	-13.30%	-12.63%	-10.60%	1.31	1.28	67.20%	-62.10%	-48.59%
LBRDA	LIBERTY BROADBAND CORP	$5.16B	-86.70%	-55.90%	-140.30%	-66.60%	0.52	0.09	N/A	N/A	N/A
IRDM	IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC	$5.29B	20.10%	3.70%	8.46%	5.30%	4.43	2.78	71.90%	10.50%	23.24%

Telecom Stocks FAQ

What are the best telecom stocks to buy right now in Aug 2026?

According to Zen Ratings, our proprietary rating system that evaluates 115 factors proven to drive growth in stocks and assigns each stock in our system an overall letter grade as well as 7 individual Component Grades for Value, Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Safety, Financials, and proprietary AI algorithms, the 3 best telecommunication stocks to buy right now are:

1. Ooma (NYSE:OOMA)

Ooma (NYSE:OOMA) is the #1 top telecom stock out of 53 with a Zen Rating of A. Stocks with a rating of A have had an average return of +28.5% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Ooma (NYSE:OOMA) is: Value: C, Growth: A, Momentum: B, Sentiment: B, Safety: C, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Ooma (NYSE:OOMA) has a Due Diligence Score of 44, which is 18 points higher than the telecom industry average of 26.

OOMA passed 15 out of 33 due diligence checks and has strong fundamentals. Ooma has seen its stock return 98.29% over the past year, overperforming other telecom stocks by 101 percentage points.

Ooma has an average 1 year price target of $23.50, an upside of 6.96% from Ooma's current stock price of $21.97.

Ooma stock has a consensus Strong Buy recommendation according to Wall Street analysts. Of the 2 analysts covering Ooma, 100% have issued a Strong Buy rating, 0% have issued a Buy, 0% have issued a hold, while 0% have issued a Sell rating, and 0% have issued a Strong Sell.

2. Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM)

Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM) is the #2 top telecom stock out of 53 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +17.17% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: C, and AI: B.

Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM) has a Due Diligence Score of 9, which is -17 points lower than the telecom industry average of 26. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates SKM as a "B".

SKM passed 3 out of 38 due diligence checks and has weak fundamentals. Sk Telecom Co has seen its stock return 52.95% over the past year, overperforming other telecom stocks by 56 percentage points.

3. Idt (NYSE:IDT)

Idt (NYSE:IDT) is the #3 top telecom stock out of 53 with a Zen Rating of B. Stocks with a rating of B have had an average return of +17.17% per year. Learn more.

The Component Grade breakdown for Idt (NYSE:IDT) is: Value: C, Growth: C, Momentum: C, Sentiment: B, Safety: B, Financials: B, and AI: C.

Idt (NYSE:IDT) has a Due Diligence Score of 33, which is 7 points higher than the telecom industry average of 26.

IDT passed 13 out of 38 due diligence checks and has average fundamentals. Idt has seen its stock return 7.96% over the past year, overperforming other telecom stocks by 11 percentage points.

What are the telecom stocks with highest dividends?

Out of 23 telecom stocks that have issued dividends in the past year, the 3 telecom stocks with the highest dividend yields are:

1. Liberty Capital (NASDAQ:GLIBA)

Liberty Capital (NASDAQ:GLIBA) has an annual dividend yield of 11.7%, which is 8 percentage points higher than the telecom industry average of 3.63%.

Liberty Capital's dividend payout ratio of -25.6% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

2. Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI)

Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) has an annual dividend yield of 10.84%, which is 7 percentage points higher than the telecom industry average of 3.63%. Cogent Communications Holdings's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% one times in the last 10 years. Cogent Communications Holdings's dividend has not shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Cogent Communications Holdings's dividend payout ratio of -114.4% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

3. Telus (NYSE:TU)

Telus (NYSE:TU) has an annual dividend yield of 6.34%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the telecom industry average of 3.63%. Telus's dividend payout is not stable, having dropped more than 10% three times in the last 10 years. Telus's dividend has shown consistent growth over the last 10 years.

Telus's dividend payout ratio of -298.5% indicates that its high dividend yield might not be sustainable for the long-term.

Why are telecom stocks down?

Telecom stocks were down -0.44% in the last day, and up 4.54% over the last week. Cogent Communications Holdings was the among the top losers in the telecom services industry, dropping -9.07% yesterday.

Cogent Communications shares are trading lower after Keybanc lowered its price target on the stock from $25 to $15.

What are the most undervalued telecom stocks?

Based on the Valuation rating, one of the 7 components of a stocks overall Zen Ratings grade, which evaluates factors including estimated earnings yield, earnings before interest and taxes/enterprise value, cash flow yield, free cash flow to price, and price-to-earnings growth (PEG ratio), the 3 most undervalued telecom stocks right now are:

1. Pldt (NYSE:PHI)

Pldt (NYSE:PHI) is the most undervalued telecom stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Pldt has a valuation score of 14, which is -6 points higher than the telecom industry average of 20. It passed 1 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks. Although this number is below the industry average, our proven quant model rates PHI a Valuation Rating of "A".

Pldt's stock has dropped -13.66% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the telecom industry by -11 percentage points.

2. Kt (NYSE:KT)

Kt (NYSE:KT) is the second most undervalued telecom stock based on its Valuation Rating of A. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Kt has a valuation score of 57, which is 37 points higher than the telecom industry average of 20. It passed 4 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Kt's stock has dropped -8.19% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the telecom industry by -5 percentage points.

3. Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR)

Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) is the third most undervalued telecom stock based on its Valuation Rating of B. Valuation is one of 7 Component Grades used to calculate the overall Zen Rating.

Charter Communications has a valuation score of 100, which is 80 points higher than the telecom industry average of 20. It passed 7 out of 7 valuation due diligence checks.

Charter Communications's stock has dropped -41.04% in the past year. It has underperformed other stocks in the telecom industry by -38 percentage points.

Are telecom stocks a good buy now?

37.5% of telecom stocks rated by analysts are a buy right now. On average, analysts expect telecom stocks to rise by 26.84% over the next year.

2.33% of telecom stocks have a Zen Rating of A (Strong Buy), 20.93% of telecom stocks are rated B (Buy), 62.79% are rated C (Hold), 11.63% are rated D (Sell), and 2.33% are rated F (Strong Sell).

What is the average p/e ratio of the telecom services industry?

The average P/E ratio of the telecom services industry is 6.97x.

WallStreetZen does not provide financial advice and does not issue recommendations or offers to buy stock or sell any security.

Information is provided 'as-is' and solely for informational purposes and is not advice. WallStreetZen does not bear any responsibility for any losses or damage that may occur as a result of reliance on this data.

Sectors & Industries Communication ServicesTelecom Services
Best Telecom Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top telecom stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best telecom stocks to buy now. Learn More.

Telecom Stocks FAQ

1. Ooma (NYSE:OOMA)

2. Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM)

3. Idt (NYSE:IDT)

1. Liberty Capital (NASDAQ:GLIBA)

2. Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI)

3. Telus (NYSE:TU)

1. Pldt (NYSE:PHI)

2. Kt (NYSE:KT)

3. Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR)

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Telecom Stocks FAQ

1. Ooma (NYSE:OOMA)

2. Sk Telecom Co (NYSE:SKM)

3. Idt (NYSE:IDT)

1. Liberty Capital (NASDAQ:GLIBA)

2. Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI)

3. Telus (NYSE:TU)

1. Pldt (NYSE:PHI)

2. Kt (NYSE:KT)

3. Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR)

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Best Telecom Stocks to Buy Now (2026)
Top telecom stocks in 2026 ranked by overall Zen Rating. "A" Rated stocks have returned an average of +28.50% per year, and are the best telecom stocks to buy now. Learn More.