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LUMN Stock Chart & Stats
$6.34
-$0.08(-1.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.34
-$0.08(-1.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.69 - $11.95
Previous Close$6.28
Volume11.63M
Average Volume (3M)12.72M
Market Cap
$6.57B
Enterprise Value$19.33K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.88B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding1,030,311,000
10 Day Avg. Volume9,361,919
30 Day Avg. Volume12,723,905
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-6.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio20.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$7.79Price Target Upside22.90% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$11.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strategic Revenue Mix ShiftA sustained shift to strategic (digital/managed) revenue to 53% of sales signals structural re‑weighting toward higher‑growth, higher‑margin offerings. That mix change supports long‑term margin expansion potential and reduces reliance on legacy, lower-growth services as adoption scales.
NaaS Adoption And Usage GrowthRapid NaaS adoption and strong usage metrics indicate durable product‑market fit for programmable networking. Recurring, platformized services with expanding ports and services improve customer stickiness and create scalable revenue per asset, supporting sustainable recurring cash flows.
Strong Cash Generation And Asset MonetizationConsistent operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide durable funding for capex, debt servicing and strategic initiatives. This cash generation enables liability management and asset monetization (e.g., PCF receipts), increasing flexibility to fund the digital transition without immediate equity raises.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Negative EquityA very large debt stock and negative shareholders' equity materially constrain financial flexibility. This structural leverage raises refinancing risk, increases interest burden, and limits ability to invest opportunistically; adverse shocks could pressure liquidity or covenants over the medium term.
Declining Revenue And Ongoing LossesMulti‑year revenue decline combined with continued net losses weakens the company's capacity to self‑fund transformation. Persisting top‑line erosion lengthens the timeline to profitability even as digital mix rises, making margin improvements and earnings conversion more challenging.
Capital Intensity And Near‑term Profitability PressureSustained high capital spending—notably large PCF‑related capex—keeps cash conversion pressured and extends payback periods. Combined with material special items and integration costs, this structural capital intensity limits near‑term free cash expansion and slows deleveraging progress.
LUMN FAQ
What was Lumen Technologies Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lumen Technologies Inc. lowest stock price was $3.69 and its highest was $11.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Lumen Technologies Inc.’s market cap?
Lumen Technologies Inc.’s market cap is $6.57B.
When is Lumen Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lumen Technologies Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Lumen Technologies Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lumen Technologies Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.134 by $0.064.
Is Lumen Technologies Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lumen Technologies Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lumen Technologies Inc. pay dividends?
Lumen Technologies Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lumen Technologies Inc. dividends here
What is Lumen Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Lumen Technologies Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.2.
How many shares outstanding does Lumen Technologies Inc. have?
Lumen Technologies Inc. has 1,030,311,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lumen Technologies Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lumen Technologies Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.134. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.389%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lumen Technologies Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LUMN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lumen Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$7.79 (22.90% Upside)
$7.79 (22.90% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LUMN Sentiment 81%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 437.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $612.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
43.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lumen Technologies Inc.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. functions as an infrastructure-driven technology and telecommunications provider, offering a diverse array of integrated solutions to both commercial clients and residential customers throughout the United States and internationally. The company delivers these services through its Lumen, Quantum Fiber, and CenturyLink brands. Its business operations are segmented into two primary divisions: Business and Mass Markets. Lumen's comprehensive product suite includes compute and application services, such as cloud computing, IT management, unified communication and collaboration tools, colocation and data center facilities, content delivery networks, and managed security services. It also provides IP and data services, encompassing virtual private networks (VPN), Ethernet connectivity, general internet protocol services, and Voice over IP (VoIP). Additionally, the company furnishes fiber infrastructure services, which feature high-capacity optical wavelength networks, unlit optical fiber leasing, and related professional support. Complementary offerings include various voice and other services, like private line connections for dedicated site-to-site communication, traditional time division multiplexing (TDM) voice systems, synchronous optical network (SONET)-based Ethernet, legacy data hosting, and conferencing capabilities. As of December 31, 2021, the company served approximately 4.5 million broadband subscribers. Incorporated in 1968, the organization was previously known as CenturyLink, Inc. before officially changing its name to Lumen Technologies, Inc. in September 2020. Its corporate headquarters are located in Monroe, Louisiana.
LUMN Company Deck
LUMN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a positive strategic narrative: management presented clear evidence of a transformation toward digital, platform-based services with strong adoption signals (NaaS, 100/400G waves, strategic revenue up 14% YoY and now 53% of business). Cash flow remains positive and the company is executing on modernization, asset monetization (PCF) and operational simplification. Near-term financials showed modest revenue and EBITDA declines and notable special items, and digital revenue is still small, but management framed these as expected transition effects and emphasized pathway to higher-margin growth (including Alkira upside and 80% adjusted-EBITDA-margin intent for incremental digital services). Given the scope and pace of strategic wins and adoption metrics outweighing the near-term financial headwinds, the overall tone is constructive.View all LUMN earnings summariesLUMN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$7.79
▲(22.90% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.49% Insiders
17.81% Mutual Funds
2.13% Other Institutional Investors
52.86% Public Companies and
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