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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 - $2.79
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.29M
Market Cap
$301.04M
Enterprise Value$26.62K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.09
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-10.39
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.31Price Target Upside-21.41% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-7.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.14B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion (gross/adj EBITDA)Sustained gross and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion reflects durable product mix shifts and cost discipline, improving unit economics even as lower-margin video declines. Higher margins bolster cash conversion potential and provide operating leverage that supports investment in fiber and customer experience over coming quarters.
Fiber And Mobile Subscriber GrowthStrong secular growth in fiber and rapid mobile additions indicate the company is capturing higher-value, stickier revenue streams. Fiber passings expansion and converged offerings improve ARPU mix and reduce churn risk long-term, supporting sustainable revenue per household as wireline customers migrate to higher-margin services.
Positive Operating Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow provides a durable liquidity cushion to fund necessary capex and restructuring actions. Even with negative free cash flow recently, operating cash helps service near-term obligations, supports targeted fiber investments, and reduces immediacy of external financing needs.
Bears Say
Highly Levered Balance SheetVery high debt and negative equity materially limit financial flexibility and raise refinancing risk. Elevated leverage increases sensitivity to earnings volatility, constrains strategic options, and makes multi-quarter operational improvements less effective until a substantive balance-sheet reset or debt reduction is completed.
Multi-year Revenue Decline And Net LossesSustained top-line decline and recent large net losses indicate structural demand and mix pressures. Persistent revenue contraction erodes scale, pressures margin sustainability over time, and complicates deleveraging since earnings are the primary source for debt reduction and reinvestment into growth segments.
Competitive Overbuilds And Elevated ChurnIntense fiber overbuilding and fixed-wireless competition create structural market share and pricing pressure in key regions. Elevated churn and aggressive competitor promotions can reverse subscriber gains and limit ARPU upside, forcing higher acquisition spending and slowing sustainable margin recovery across the footprint.
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 $2.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s market cap?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s market cap is $301.04M.
When is Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Optimum Communications Inc Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Optimum Communications Inc Class A released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.151 by -$0.519.
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 -0.16.
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 -$0.67 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.151. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.551%.
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:
$1.31 (-21.41% Downside)
$1.31 (-21.41% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
OPTU Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 166.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-34.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.19%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of tangible operational progress—margin expansion, solid mobile and fiber growth, cost and productivity improvements, product repositioning (E-Tiers, convergence) and execution on corporate simplification—with persistent and material headwinds: mid-single-digit revenue decline, ongoing broadband and video subscriber losses, elevated churn in competitive markets, and very high leverage (≈8x) requiring a balance-sheet reset. Management emphasized disciplined execution and multi-quarter initiatives (AI, MarTech, network investments) to stabilize broadband and improve unit economics, but noted these will take time. Given the nearly equal weight of meaningful operational improvements and significant structural/financial challenges, the overall tone is cautiously constructive but realistic about remaining risks.View all OPTU earnings summariesOPTU Revenue Breakdown
41.40% Broadband
33.26% Video
15.88% Business services and wholesale
4.85% News and advertising
4.61% Other
OPTU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$1.31
▼(-21.41% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.56% Insiders
12.48% Mutual Funds
6.22% Other Institutional Investors
67.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors