Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
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- symbol LUMN
- Rev/Share 12.9634
- Book/Share -0.6015
- PB -7.6313
- Debt/Equity -30.5395
- CurrentRatio 2.0686
- ROIC -0.005
- MktCap 4709982600.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.9482
- PFCF 5.0213
- PE -3.8513
- Debt/Assets 0.551
- DivYield 0
- ROE -9.432
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 2
- 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 Turbocharges Data Centers with Up To 400Gbps Connectivity to Fuel AI
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As enterprise business demand for AI acceleration and multi-cloud scale reaches historic highs, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is stepping up with major enhancements to data center and cloud connectivity across its U.S. network. This strategic expansion will enable Lumen to deliver blazing-fast, secure, cost-efficient infrastructure with up to 400Gbps Ethernet and IP Services at more than 70 third-party, cloud on-ramp ready data centers across 16 highly connected metro.
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Lumen Technologies Names Sean Alexander as Head of Connected Ecosystems
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Sean Alexander as Senior Vice President of Connected Ecosystems. A seasoned enterprise growth leader and founding executive of Microsoft AI, Alexander will be responsible for building and scaling a world-class business development team that drives customer co-innovation, strategic partnerships, and new revenue streams for Lumen. “Sean brings a rare combination of technical depth, market vision, and go-to.
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Lumen Technologies: Why My Preference Has Shifted From Bonds To Shares
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Technologies is transforming via AI-driven deals, boosting deferred revenue and setting up for future earnings growth despite current revenue declines. The company's improved free cash flow outlook, supported by Congressional legislation, enhances its ability to reduce debt and/or invest in growth. Recent debt refinancing and the pending AT&T consumer fiber sale will significantly lower interest expenses and strengthen the balance sheet.
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Lumen Technologies: Recovery Potential or Another Downturn Ahead?
Published: August 12, 2025 by: FXEmpire
Sentiment: Neutral
Lumen Technologies Inc. (LUMN) is facing revenue declines, heavy debt, and industry challenges through asset sales and refinancing, with its rebound from a 50-year low leaving the outlook split between recovery and renewed decline.
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Lumen: Back From The Brink (Rating Upgrade)
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen's Q2 results showed ongoing revenue declines, but significant cost reductions and debt restructuring signal improving fundamentals. The AT&T fiber sale will reduce annual interest and capex by ~$300M and $1B, respectively, supporting free cash flow and debt reduction. Shares trade at a reasonable valuation given ongoing revenue struggles, but the turnaround story is progressing nicely so far.
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Why Lumen Technologies Tumbled By Nearly 20% After Q2 2025 Results
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Lumen Technologies, Inc. is a turnaround story that markets overlook, as it focuses on balance sheet health, EBITDA growth, and returning to revenue growth driven by AI infrastructure investments. Despite a Q2 loss and revenue decline, Lumen raised its free cash flow outlook and continues executing on major contracts, including an $8.5 billion private connectivity fiber deal. Debt remains a manageable risk, with recent refinancing reducing interest expenses and extending maturities, supporting the company's transformation efforts.
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Lumen's Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Fall Y/Y
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LUMN posts narrower-than-expected loss in the second quarter, lifts 2025 free cash flow outlook and has now about $9 billion in AI-fueled fiber deals.
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LUMN Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Q2 2025 gains likely came from PCF momentum and AI-driven growth, despite legacy drag and high debt concerns.
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Lumen Q2 Earnings Preview: More Positives Than Negatives
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen's turnaround is progressing, with stable revenue and improving earnings surprises, despite recent share price declines and ongoing volatility. Lumen Technologies' stock valuation remains extremely attractive at a 0.33 P/S ratio, supported by strong cash flow margins and management's cost-saving initiatives. I maintain a cautious Buy-and-Hold stance on LUMN stock, recognizing turnaround risks but seeing significant long-term upside potential as transformation continues.
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LUMN Stock Up 334% in 12 Months: Can AI Wins Sustain the Trajectory?
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen's shares soared 334% in a year as it bets on AI, multi-cloud and NaaS to offset legacy woes and heavy debt.
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Lumen Technologies Finally Has Room To Breathe (Rating Upgrade)
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Upgrading Lumen Technologies from hold to buy, raising LUMN stock's price target to $5.64, representing a 33% upside, based on improved cost efficiency and strategic clarity. The confirmed sale of Lumen's mass markets fiber business to AT&T brings in $5 billion in cash, reduces debt by $4.8 billion, and allows the company to focus on enterprise. Despite ongoing revenue declines, Lumen's “Grow” portfolio has increased nearly 10% year-over-year, now comprising 48% of total revenue, showing strong traction in enterprise services.
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Lumen Technologies: Deleveraging And AI, A Speculative Setup With Asymmetric Upside
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen is a high-risk, high-reward turnaround, with deep value at $4.20 and fair value estimated near $21 per share. The AT&T fibre sale will slash debt, boost free cash flow, and let Lumen focus on enterprise fibre for AI/cloud demand, driving long-term growth. Aggressive cost cuts, modernization, and AI-driven efficiencies are improving margins and cash flow, with EBITDA growth targeted for 2026.
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Lumen Technologies Ensures Enterprise Connectivity During Hurricane and Wildfire Season
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the 2025 hurricane and wildfire season intensifies, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today detailed its enterprise readiness plan, designed to safeguard mission-critical connectivity and support business continuity for customers operating under extreme conditions. From wildfires in California to hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, Lumen's enterprise network is built for resilience. The company leverages AI-powered automation, geospatial intelligence, and strategic field.
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Lumen Technologies is building the 'backbone for the AI economy,' CEO says
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Technologies CEO and president Kate Johnson discusses how AI learns with data on 'The Claman Countdown.' #ai #economy #foxbusiness #markets #investing
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Lumen Stock Soars on Powering the JUNO Trans-Pacific Cable System
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN stock jumps 6.75% after securing a key role in the JUNO cable, linking Japan and the United States with record bandwidth.
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Lumen Powers JUNO Trans-Pacific Cable U.S. Landing with High-Capacity Backhaul Network
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With undersea cables accounting for more than 99% of international data traffic, a robust terrestrial network is vital for ensuring seamless, high-capacity data flows across continents. Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced it will provide the terrestrial backhaul connectivity for the JUNO Trans-Pacific Cable System, the highest-capacity trans-Pacific cable linking Japan and the United States. Lumen's fiber network will carry traffic from the cable's U.S. landing po.
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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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About Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.lumen.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Kathleen E. Johnson
- Employees 24000