Lumen price target raised to $7 from $2 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Lumen (LUMN) to $7 from $2 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares as part of the firm’s wireline and wireless telecom services 2026 outlook note. The firm now applies a higher multiple to its estimates to reflect material balance sheet repair, proceeds from the Consumer Fiber divestment, PCF deals, and cost cutting, but remains cautious on Lumen’s revenue growth plans and timelines, the analyst tells investors. Among the firm’s coverage, Buy-rated AT&T (T) is the analyst’s top telecom pick for 2026.