12 Most Promising Stocks Under $20

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8. Telefônica Brasil (NYSE:VIV)

Telefônica Brasil (NYSE:VIV) is one of the most promising stocks under $20. On February 23, Telefônica Brasil delivered a strong financial performance for 2025, beating market expectations with a reported EPS of $0.22. The company achieved total revenue of BRL 15.6 billion in Q4, which was a 7.1% increase driven by momentum in both mobile and fiber services. Net income for the year rose 11.2% to BRL 6.2 billion, while free cash flow grew to BRL 9.2 billion.

These results allowed Telefônica Brasil to fulfill its commitment to shareholders, reaching a payout ratio of 103.4% of annual net income through dividends, interest on capital, and share buybacks. Operational growth was spearheaded by the mobile postpaid segment, which expanded to 70.8 million customers, and the rapid acceleration of 5G technology, now available in over 700 Brazilian cities. In the fixed-line business, Telefônica Brasil connected 7.8 million homes to fiber, supporting a 12% year-over-year increase in FTTH accesses.

The company’s focus on ‘Vivo Total’, a convergent offer combining mobile and fiber, successfully reduced fiber churn to a historic low of 1.4%. Additionally, B2B digital services saw a 29.5% revenue jump, fueled by rising demand for cloud, cybersecurity, and IoT solutions. For 2026, management reaffirmed its strategy of disciplined capital allocation and digital diversification. Telefônica Brasil (NYSE:VIV) plans to continue distributing at least 100% of its net income to shareholders and has already announced BRL 7 billion in scheduled distributions for the coming year.

Telefônica Brasil (NYSE:VIV), together with its subsidiaries, operates as a mobile telecommunications company in Brazil.

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