Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
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- symbol LUMN
- Rev/Share 12.447
- Book/Share -1.1211
- PB -6.6455
- Debt/Equity -15.8523
- CurrentRatio 1.8016
- ROIC -0.0039
- MktCap 7641045863.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.3723
- PFCF 20.5958
- PE -4.2686
- Debt/Assets 0.5156
- DivYield 0
- ROE 2.6795
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | LUMN | Raymond James | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | -- | Feb. 4, 2026 |
| Downgrade | LUMN | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | -- | $11 | Oct. 31, 2025 |
| Resumed | LUMN | Goldman | -- | Neutral | -- | $4.1 | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUMN | Raymond James | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | $4.5 | May 5, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUMN | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | $8 | $6.5 | Feb. 26, 2025 |
| Upgrade | LUMN | Wells Fargo | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $5 | Feb. 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | LUMN | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Underweight | $1.75 | $4 | Aug. 16, 2024 |
News
3 Communication Stocks Likely to Benefit From Industry Tailwinds
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure will likely help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical challenges. VIV, LUMN and VEON are well-positioned to capitalize on the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.
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Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Volatility Hits Markets Hard
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BKD, LUMN and GOLD screen as momentum anomaly picks after market turmoil, pairing strong one-year gains with sharp weekly pullbacks.
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Buy These 3 Mid-Sized AI Infrastructure Stocks on Strong Q4 Earnings
Published: February 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CALX, TDC and LUMN jump after strong Q4 earnings, as AI infrastructure demand and bold platform bets set up potential 2026 breakouts despite valuation fears.
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Fast-paced Momentum Stock Lumen (LUMN) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Lumen (LUMN) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
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Lumen's stock soars after a purchase by the CEO, who has a good track record
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
After the telecommunications stock suffered its worst drop in years, CEO Kate Johnson bought the dip. Some of her past insider purchases have proved very well timed.
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Lumen Reports Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings, Revenues Down Y/Y
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN beats Q4 earnings estimates as AI-driven fiber demand fuels $13B in PCF deals, while quarterly revenues decline year over year.
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After an 80% Over the Past Year, Lumen Technologies Reports Earnings Today
Published: February 03, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) reports FY2025 full-year and Q4 earnings today after market close at 4:01 p.m.
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SeenThis and Lumen Research Launch Attention Measurement Model Powered by SeenThis Adaptive Streaming
Published: February 03, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LONDON, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeenThis, the video advertising partner transforming how brands distribute video across the open web, today announced the next phase of its partnership with Lumen Research, the leading attention measurement company. The collaboration introduces a proprietary SeenThis attention model, supported by a custom Lumen attention measurement tag, delivering independently verified, real-time attention insights for agencies and brands.
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Lumen to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LUMN heads into Q4 earnings with AI-fueled PCF momentum, rising NaaS adoption and cost cuts amid ongoing legacy revenue pressure.
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Lumen Stock Up 18% in the Past 3 Months: Stay Invested or Exit?
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN stock is up 18% as AI-driven fiber demand, cost cuts and balance sheet repair fuel a turnaround - but legacy declines and debt still loom.
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Lumen: Major Questions For 2026
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) experienced a dramatic rally, driven by turnaround progress and aggressive cost and debt reductions. The pending consumer fiber sale to AT&T will further reduce the top-line, raising questions about the timing of revenue stabilization. Further reductions in debt as well as meaningful free cash flow production are expected this year.
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Lumen Technologies No Longer Deserves To Trade At Legacy Telco Multiples
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My October bullish call on Lumen Technologies, Inc. was based on EBITDA stability, but Q3 data reveals a more lucrative transformation. LUMN is rapidly evolving from a legacy telco into a high-margin tech platform. I analyze the new P×Q unit economics behind LUMN's NaaS business, which just posted 32% sequential growth and effectively turns the company's fiber infrastructure into software-like recurring revenue. Beyond the fiber backlog, the Connected Ecosystem is turning tech giants like Palantir and Microsoft into sales channels.
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Quiet Excellence: 3 Stocks That Have Beaten the Market, and No One Has Heard of Them
Published: January 05, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors who are looking for top-tier growth stocks with the potential to beat the market have plenty of options to choose from, particularly among the largest-cap names.
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. Announces Early Results and Amendments of Previously Announced Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen,” “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the early results of the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer” and collectively, the “Tender Offers”) by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”) to purchase the outstanding notes described below, in each case subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Offers to Purchase and Solicitations of Consents dated Decembe.
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LUMN Surges 26% in the Past Year: Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2026?
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN's shares are up nearly 25.9% in a year as its AI-driven PCF deals, NaaS growth and balance sheet repair fuel a high-stakes turnaround.
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Jim Cramer On Lumen Technologies: Be Careful, It Has 'Run Too Much'
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” on Tuesday, Jim Cramer recommended being careful with Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) as the stock has “run too much.”
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Buy 5 High-Flying Mid-Cap Stocks of 2025 to Tap More Gains in 2026
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
FCFS, LYFT, IBP, LUMN and AEIS are high-flying mid-cap stocks that surged in 2025 and offer solid setups to tap more gains in 2026.
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Why Fast-paced Mover Lumen (LUMN) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
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Verizon Posts $5 Billion Profit While Lumen Loses $621 Million Chasing AI Infrastructure
Published: December 05, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) just closed their Q3 2025 earnings reports, and the contrast is stark.
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3 Communication Stocks Likely to Weather Industry Headwinds
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
The accelerated pace of 5G deployment and demand for scalable infrastructure should help the Zacks Diversified Communication Services industry thrive despite geopolitical headwinds. TEF, RCI and LUMN are well-positioned to make the most of the infrastructure upgrade for seamless connectivity.
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Lumen Renews Signature Teachers & Technology Grant Program with $1 Million for Classroom Innovation
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the latest round of its long-standing Teachers and Technology grant program, committing $1 million in new funding to help K-12 educators bring innovative technology into their classrooms. Through the Lumen Clarke M. Williams Foundation, individual grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to schools in 10 states to purchase technology that equips students with the digital skills needed for success today and in an AI-driven fu.
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Lumen Extends Black Lotus Labs Threat Intelligence to AWS Network Firewall, Delivering Proactive Protection
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the trusted network for AI, Lumen Technologies announces Lumen Defender Managed Rules for AWS Network Firewall, now available in AWS Marketplace.
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Lumen and Meter Launch AI-Driven WAN-to-LAN Solution for Enterprises
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN's collaboration with Meter debuts a unified WAN-to-LAN solution built to simplify AI-ready enterprise connectivity and operations.
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Lumen Launches Defender Advanced Managed Detection and Response for Microsoft Customers
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As AI and cloud adoption accelerate, so do the speed and sophistication of cyberattacks. To help organizations keep pace, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the launch of Lumen Defender℠ Advanced Managed Detection and Response (AMDR) with Microsoft Sentinel—a fully managed, cloud-native security solution that merges Lumen's global network intelligence with Microsoft's leading security platform. A New Security Standard for Managed Detection and Response Lume.
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Lumen and Meter Team Up to Deliver WAN-to-LAN Solution Through an AI-Driven, Click-to-Buy Digital Experience for Enterprises
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an effort to remove the complexity of enterprise connectivity, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Meter today announced an innovative, new end-to-end networking experience that delivers a unified Wide Area Network (WAN) and a Local Area Network (LAN) solution built for the AI-driven enterprise. The Lumen x Meter offering combines Lumen's high-performance WAN with Meter's intelligent LAN platform to provide seamless, software-defined connectivity that.
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What Makes Lumen (LUMN) a New Buy Stock
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Lumen (LUMN) Is Still a Bargain Stock
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies, Inc. ( LUMN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 5:00 PM EDT Company Participants James Breen - Senior Vice President of Investor Relation Kathleen Johnson - President, CEO & Director Christopher Stansbury - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Rollins - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Frank Louthan - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Gregory Williams - TD Cowen, Research Division Eric Luebchow - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Nicholas Del Deo - MoffettNathanson LLC Michael Funk - BofA Securities, Research Division Jonathan …
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Lumen and Commvault Partner to Advance Enterprise Cyber Resilience and Data Protection
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an era where cyberattacks threaten every industry, enterprises are seeking proven ways to protect their most valuable asset: data. Today, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Commvault announced the integration of Lumen's secure global network infrastructure with Commvault's advanced cyber resilience platform, to help enterprises safeguard their critical information, reduce risks, and accelerate recovery in complex digital environments. Partnership Built on a Connecte.
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Lumen to Report Q3 Earnings: What Should Investors Expect?
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN eyes AI-driven growth and cost cuts as it readies third-quarter results, with investors watching for signs of margin strength.
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About Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.lumen.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Kathleen E. Johnson
- Employees 24000