** UBS sees reduced capex intensity, improved capital return for Australian telecom operators in 2026
** Says mobile pricing, more efficient deployment of capital, cost outs remain key levers for industry ROIC (return on invested capital) recovery in 2026
** Expects cumulative A$2 billion ($1.34 billion) worth of further buybacks for Telstra TLS.AX in FY27-FY30
** Reiterates "Neutral" on TPG Telecom TPG.AX, TLS; adjusts PT as follows:
Stock | New PT | Old PT |
TPG Telecom | A$3.80/sh | A$5.40/sh |
Telstra | A$4.90/sh | A$4.80/sh |
($1 = A$1.4908)
(Reporting by Jasmeen Ara Shaikh in Bengaluru)
((Jasmeenaraislam.Shaikh@thomsonreuters.com;))