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$0.62 - $2.98
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.29M
Market Cap
$314.99M
Enterprise Value$25.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$26.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-9.93
Shares Outstanding293,449,340
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 Cap82.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1.21Price Target Upside-27.64% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-5.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Fiber Demand From LightpathAI-driven demand for fiber and strong execution at Lightpath is driving higher bandwidth sales and supporting potential revenue expansion.
Profitability ImprovementMeaningful improvement in operating profit driven by cost cuts and automation boosts the company's underlying earnings power and margin profile.
Revenue DiversificationGrowth in mobile services and business offerings provides revenue diversification that could reduce reliance on declining video sales and stabilize cash flow.
Bears Say
Competitive PressureIntense competition from cable, fiber and fixed wireless providers is putting pressure on subscriber retention and pricing, weakening growth prospects.
Leverage And Debt MaturitiesElevated debt levels and sizable upcoming maturities limit strategic flexibility and raise refinancing and liquidity concerns for shareholders.
Turnaround Execution RiskOperational turnaround faces execution risk because network upgrades and team rebuilding have not yet translated into sustained reported results.
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 $0.62 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 $314.99M.
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 69 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 293,449,340 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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$1.21 (-27.64% Downside)
$1.21 (-27.64% 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. 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
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
$1.21
▼(-27.64% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.65% Insiders
14.16% Mutual Funds
45.07% Other Institutional Investors
24.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors