Optimum Communications Inc Class A (OPTU)
NYSE:OPTU
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OPTU Stock Chart & Stats
$1.67
-$0.06(-2.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.67
-$0.06(-2.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.58 - $2.98
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.29M
Market Cap
$528.56M
Enterprise Value$26.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-9.93
Shares Outstanding282,656,980
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 Cap49.62
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda57.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.35Price Target Upside-19.16% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.14B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Operating Margins And Positive Operating Cash FlowSustained high gross and EBITDA margins (69.4% and 38.2%) and positive operating cash flow provide durable cash generation capacity. This supports ongoing network investment and operations even as revenue softens, helping the business fund strategic priorities without immediate cash strain.
Material Cost Reductions And Efficiency GainsMeaningful reductions in programming and operating expenses, plus lower service and labor intensity, structurally lower the company’s cost base. If sustained, these efficiency improvements can protect margins versus revenue pressure and improve long-term cash conversion and competitive flexibility.
Network Expansion And B2B (Lightpath) Growth With FinancingGrowing Lightpath B2B revenue and a completed ABS refinancing strengthen a higher‑margin, enterprise revenue stream and extend maturities. Paired with fiber buildout, this diversifies revenue away from shrinking residential video and anchors longer‑term customer contracts.
Bears Say
Persistent Broadband Subscriber Losses And Top-line DeclineRecurring broadband churn and net losses reflect durable competitive pressure that erodes core revenue. Continued subscriber declines limit scale economics and ARPU upside, making it harder to offset video erosion and forcing tradeoffs between stabilizing volumes and long‑term ARPU recovery.
Highly Stressed Balance Sheet And Elevated LeverageNegative equity and a very large debt load materially constrain financial flexibility and raise refinancing risk. Elevated leverage (~7.5x) limits the company’s ability to pursue opportunistic investments or absorb shocks, leaving strategic options dependent on successful liability restructurings.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Large Impairment-driven Net LossNegative free cash flow and a massive noncash impairment that drove a ~$2.9B loss signal weak cash conversion and impaired capital cushions. Persistent FCF deficits reduce runway for debt reduction and capex, increasing reliance on external financing or structural transactions to normalize the balance sheet.
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 $0.58 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 $528.56M.
When is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$6.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.114 by -$5.986.
Is Optimum Communications Inc Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 -0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Optimum Communications Inc Class A have?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A has 282,656,980 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 -$6.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.114. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.493%.
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?
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Optimum Communications Inc Class A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$1.35 (-19.16% Downside)
$1.35 (-19.16% Downside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 166.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
180.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Optimum Communications Inc Class A
Optimum Communications, Inc. delivers a diverse range of services, encompassing high-speed internet, subscription television, and telephone connectivity. Additionally, the company produces its own digital content and offers various advertising solutions. Its broad portfolio of brands includes Optimum, Suddenlink, Optimum Mobile, Altice Business, News 12 Networks, Cheddar News, a4 Advertising, and i24 News. Patrick Drahi established the firm in 2001, and its primary headquarters are located in Long Island City, NY.
OPTU Company Deck
OPTU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call highlighted clear operational improvements: margin expansion, material cost reductions, strong mobile growth and meaningful progress in video economics and convergence. However, these positives are offset by ongoing top-line pressure (revenue down ~4%), substantial broadband subscriber losses, a large noncash impairment leading to a ~$2.9B net loss, and an elevated leverage profile (7.5x) with upcoming maturities. Management articulated a coherent strategy (pricing simplification, convergence focus, AI/automation, targeted capex) and provided liquidity and financing actions, but the near-term outlook still anticipates mid-single-digit revenue declines and low- to mid-single-digit EBITDA declines. On balance, the lowlights (persistent subscriber declines, revenue headwinds, high leverage and the large impairment) outweigh the operational and margin positives.View all OPTU earnings summariesOPTU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.35
▼(-19.16% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.58% Insiders
12.59% Mutual Funds
45.83% Other Institutional Investors
25.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors