Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
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- symbol LUMN
- Rev/Share 13.1145
- Book/Share 0.2915
- PB 13.377
- Debt/Equity 62.0311
- CurrentRatio 1.2065
- ROIC 0.0092
- MktCap 4001049000.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.026
- PFCF 3.9342
- PE -12.3513
- Debt/Assets 0.5345
- DivYield 0
- ROE -0.802
- Rating C-
- Score 1
- Recommendation Strong Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Lumen: Climbing Out Of The 'Junk Yard,' A Fair Value Upgrade
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Asset Sale & Strategic Shift: Lumen Technologies, Inc. is selling its Mass Markets fiber-to-home business to AT&T for $5.75B, pivoting fully toward enterprise and data center connectivity. Improved Balance Sheet: Sale proceeds will reduce $4.8B in high-interest debt, lowering annual interest expense by ~$300M and cutting net debt-to-EBITDA from 4.9x to 3.9x—paving the way toward investment-grade ratings. Revised Valuation Method: With improved financial stability, the analyst now values LUMN stock at $9.76/share, based on gross PP&E minus liabilities, up from a previous fire-sale valuation of $5/share.
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Changes Trump's bill could face in the Senate, Lumen CEO on AT&T deal and its enterprise business
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral
Catalysts host Julie Hyman is joined by guest host, WisdomTree Global Chief Investment Officer Jeremy Schwartz, in the first trading hour of May 22, 2025, as they cover the biggest market and financial news. Yahoo Finance reporters weigh in on the changes that could come to President Trump's tax and spending bill when it reaches the Senate.
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5 Things To Consider After Lumen's Mass Markets Fiber Asset Sale To AT&T
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen's $5.75B fiber asset sale to AT&T is a strategic move to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet, driving positive market reaction. The deal positions Lumen to pivot toward next-gen digital services, leveraging its advanced network capabilities for AI, cloud, and security demands. With a $15B total addressable market and strong partnerships, Lumen is well-placed to serve hyperscalers and capitalize on AI-driven network growth.
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AT&T to acquire Lumen Technologies' fiber business
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
AT&T Inc (NYSE:T, ETR:SOBA) has agreed to acquire Lumen Technologies' Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in an all-cash transaction, significantly expanding its fiber network footprint. Lumen's fiber business currently serves about 1 million fiber customers and reaches across 4 million fiber locations across 11 US states, including major cities such as Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, and Seattle.
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AT&T buys Lumen's consumer fiber business. Lumen will focus on enterprise & AI, CEO says
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies agrees to sell its consumer fiber-optic internet business to telecommunication giant AT&T in a $5.75 billion cash deal. Lumen CEO Kate Johnson joins Julie Hyman and Brad Smith on Catalysts to talk more about the deal and how it's allowing Lumen to focus more on its enterprise business, particularly in its ability to scale and AI.
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LUMN Sells Consumer Fiber Business to AT&T to Sharpen Enterprise Focus
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen offloads consumer fiber assets to AT&T in an all-cash deal, aiming to boost enterprise growth, reduce debt and enhance digital services.
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Lumen Surges 30% in a Month: Where Will the Stock Head From Here?
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Higher demand for LUMN's PCF solutions bodes well, but a debt-laden balance sheet and competition in the AI space remain overhangs.
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference (Transcript)
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN ) Annual JPMorgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Call May 15, 2025 8:40 AM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Chase & Co. Sebastiano Petti Good morning, everyone. I'm Sebastiano Petti, and I cover the telecom, cable and satellite space at JPMorgan.
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Lumen Appoints Mark Hacker as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New Legal Officer Named.
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Lumen Technologies: AI Optimism Is Premature
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Since my last writing, Lumen Technologies has embarked on an AI transformation and showed material progress. The company secured $8 billion in AI infrastructure orders, substantially improved its financial stability and flexibility. But it is still facing significant financial challenges, including continued EPS losses, debt burden, and heavy capital expenditure needs.
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Lumen and IBM Collaborate to Unlock Scalable AI for Businesses
Published: May 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Companies to develop AI solutions that bring inferencing to the edge, helping businesses overcome cost and security challenges as they scale AI DENVER and ARMONK, N.Y. , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new collaboration to develop enterprise-grade AI solutions at the edge—integrating watsonx, IBM's portfolio of AI products, with Lumen's Edge Cloud infrastructure and network.
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Why Lumen Stock Is Soaring Today
Published: May 05, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN 11.64%) stock is soaring higher Monday. The telecom company's share price was up 11% as of 3:30 p.m.
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Lumen Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LUMN's first-quarter performance has been cushioned by increases in North American Business Grow and Waves revenues. The company reiterates outlook for 2025.
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Lumen (LUMN) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
Published: April 23, 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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LUMN vs. CCOI: Which Enterprise Fiber Stock is the Better Buy?
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen appears to be a better investment option compared to Cogent at the moment.
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Lumen Empowers Businesses with the Threat Intelligence Safeguarding Its Global Network
Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Defender Plus, powered by Black Lotus Labs intelligence, stops threats before they reach business networks – delivering measurable results for companies like Apex DataCom DENVER , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for smarter, faster, and more automated defenses has never been greater. In 2024, 86% of enterprises reported a year-over-year increase in cyber threats.
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Lumen Plummets 34% in a Month: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Higher demand for LUMN's PCF solutions bodes well, but a debt-laden balance sheet and competition in the AI space remain overhangs.
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Lumen and Ciena Transmit Record-breaking 1.2 Tbps Wavelength Service Across 3,050 Kilometers
Published: March 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Network trial paves the way for hyperscalers and enterprises to have the bandwidth agility and cost-efficiency needed for AI and next-gen applications DENVER , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) have successfully established a 1.2 terabit wavelength service trial across 3,050 kilometers (more than 1,800 miles) on Lumen's Ultra-Low-Loss (ULL) fiber network, making it the world's longest 1.2 terabit non-regenerated signal. Using 800G interfaces, Lumen and Ciena successfully tested and qualified the services to support wavelength, Ethernet, and IP services over the 1.2 Tbps single carrier channel.
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AT&T in talks to buy lumen's consumer fiber unit, Bloomberg News reports
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
AT&T is in talks to acquire Lumen Technologies' consumer fiber operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Lumen Skyrockets 176% in a Year: Should Investors Still Buy the Stock?
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Higher demand for Lumen's PCF solutions amid rapid AI proliferation is an encouraging development.
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Why Is Lumen (LUMN) Up 3.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Presents at Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors Conference (Transcript)
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN ) Raymond James Annual Institutional Investors Conference March 3, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Louthan - Raymond James Frank Louthan Good morning. My name is Frank Louthan, I'm the Senior Wireline Analyst here at Raymond James.
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Why Lumen Stock Is Jumping Today
Published: February 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen (LUMN 5.07%) stock is posting big gains in Wednesday's trading. The company's share price was up 5.5% as of 3 p.m.
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Lumen's stock got little love from Wall Street analysts. That's now changing.
Published: February 26, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen's stock is rising after a bullish upgrade at Citi. Analysts have hesitated to recommend the telecommunications shares.
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Why Lumen Stock Jumped Today
Published: February 25, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen (LUMN 2.54%) stock managed to post gains in Tuesday's trading despite a big pullback for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The telecom specialist's share price ended the session up 2.5% despite a 0.5% pullback for the S&P 500 index and a 1.4% decline for the Nasdaq Composite.
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About Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.lumen.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Ms. Kathleen E. Johnson
- Employees 24000