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Optimum Communications Inc Class A (OPTU)
NYSE:OPTU
OPTU Stock Chart & Stats
$1.44
-$0.06(-2.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.44
-$0.06(-2.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.39 - $2.98
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.29M
Market Cap
$677.42M
Enterprise Value$26.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.12B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding287,413,640
10 Day Avg. Volume3,158,278
30 Day Avg. Volume3,289,194
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.09
P/FCF Ratio-6.49
Enterprise Value/Market Cap38.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.84Price Target Upside27.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business Services GrowthAnalyst points to solid growth in mobile services and Lightpath business offerings as a source of revenue diversification and enterprise momentum.
Pricing And Customer RetentionAnalyst notes simplified pricing and bundled offerings, including video and mobile convergence, are being used to reduce churn and stabilize customer revenue.
ProfitabilityAnalyst highlights improved profitability from higher adjusted operating profit and EBITDA expansion after cost reductions, signaling stronger core operating performance.
Bears Say
Competitive PressureAnalyst warns that intense competition from fiber operators and fixed wireless providers is pressuring subscriber volumes and pricing, complicating the broadband turnaround.
Debt And Refinancing RiskAnalyst highlights a heavy debt load with large upcoming maturities that raises refinancing and liquidity concerns and creates a financial overhang.
Subscriber Losses And Strategic UncertaintyAnalyst notes sizable residential broadband subscriber losses and that future equity value may depend on asset sales, mergers, or financial restructuring, creating shareholder uncertainty.
Optimum Communications Inc Class A News
OPTU FAQ
What was Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A lowest stock price was $1.39 and its highest was $2.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s market cap?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s market cap is $677.42M.
When is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.005 by -$0.145.
Is Optimum Communications Inc Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Optimum Communications Inc Class A pay dividends?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A pays a Notavailable dividend of $2.035 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Optimum Communications Inc Class A dividends here
What is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s EPS estimate?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s EPS estimate is -0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Optimum Communications Inc Class A have?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A has 287,413,640 shares outstanding.
What happened to Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A reported an EPS of -$0.15 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.005. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.704%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Optimum Communications Inc Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in OPTU
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
Optimum Communications Inc Class A Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1.84 (27.78% Upside)
$1.84 (27.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
OPTU Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Optimum Communications Inc Class A
Optimum Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of broadband, pay television, telephony services, proprietary content, and advertising services. Its brands include Optimum, Suddenlink, Optimum Mobile, Altice Business, News 12 Networks, Cheddar News, a4 Advertising, and i24 News. The company was founded by Patrick Drahi in 2001 and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY.
OPTU Company Deck
OPTU Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call portrayed a company that executed disciplined cost and capital management to restore profitability and improve margins (notable adjusted EBITDA growth, gross margin expansion, free cash flow, ARPU improvements, and LightPath momentum). However, these operational gains were achieved against persistent top-line pressures: overall revenue declined, broadband and video subscriber bases contracted, competitive intensity remained high, and leverage remains elevated. Management framed many actions as intentional trade-offs to prioritize margin and cash generation while positioning for future growth, particularly via fiber and LightPath. The balance between clear operational progress and significant subscriber/revenue and balance-sheet headwinds yields a mixed but constructive outlook.View all OPTU earnings summariesOPTU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.84
▲(27.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.30% Insiders
15.82% Mutual Funds
44.24% Other Institutional Investors
20.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors