Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
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- symbol LUMN
- Rev/Share 12.741
- Book/Share -1.1777
- PB -6.9542
- Debt/Equity -15.2984
- CurrentRatio 2.2144
- ROIC -0.0106
- MktCap 8400022231.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.2309
- PFCF 6.8516
- PE -4.9378
- Debt/Assets 0.5234
- DivYield 0
- ROE 6.5103
- 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 | 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
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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Lumen Technolgies: What's Happening With LUMN Stock?
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Technologies stock (NYSE: LUMN) jumped 11% on October 23, 2025, after the announcement of a strategic alliance with Palantir Technologies valued at over $200 million. This multi-year contract marks a critical juncture for Lumen's evolution from a conventional telecommunications service provider into a cutting-edge technology infrastructure firm.
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Lumen and Palantir Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN's alliance with Palantir aims to accelerate enterprise AI deployment by merging advanced intelligence with powerful network infrastructure.
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Palantir partners with Lumen to speed up businesses AI deployment
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR) on Thursday announced that it is partnering with Lumen Technologies, with the goal of helping businesses deploy artificial intelligence (AI) more quickly and securely. Lumen will spend more than $200 million on Palantir software over a period of several years, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Palantir enters $200M partnership with telco Lumen for enterprise AI services
Published: October 23, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive
Palantir said on Thursday it had struck a partnership with Lumen Technologies that will see the telecommunications company using the data management company's AI software to build capabilities to support enterprise AI services.
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Lumen: Adjusted EBITDA Is On Pace To Grow In 2026 (Rating Upgrade)
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I got Lumen spectacularly wrong, both as a bull and a bear. Discover why recent execution has flipped my thesis once again and why I'm turning bullish now. Forget bankruptcy fears; strategic deals slashed debt and interest costs. The real story is Lumen's pivot to funding growth, not just survival. I discuss the numbers behind Lumen hitting its crucial 2026 target, driven by outperforming cost cuts ($350 million+ run-rate) and the high-margin (~80%) Grow portfolio fueled by AI demand.
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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Lumen Technologies and the Space Needle Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver a Smarter, More Secure Guest Experience
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies and the Space Needle are joining forces to modernize and secure Seattle's most iconic landmark for millions of annual visitors. Following a $100 million renovation that introduced the world's first rotating glass floor and expanded open-air views, the Space Needle and Lumen are now partnering to upgrade and fortify its digital infrastructure. Together, they've implemented advanced networking and managed security services that streamline operations, s.
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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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Lumen Technologies analysts lift target price, see ‘several potentially positive catalysts'
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Citi analysts increased their target price on shares of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) to $7.50 from $6 per share on Thursday, believing its stock can benefit from “several potentially positive catalysts” over the next 12 months. During webcasted presentations to industry analysts on Wednesday, company management reaffirmed “high-level long-term targets and financial aspirations to turnaround revenue performance,” the analysts wrote.
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Lumen Highlights AI-Era Transformation and Path to Growth at Analyst Forum
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its ongoing mission to unleash the world's digital potential, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today shared highlights from its 2025 Industry Analyst Forum, where analysts engaged with the company's leadership team around the Forum's theme – The Trusted Network for AI. Key moments spotlighted the company's comprehensive blueprint for transformation, financial progress, and a preview of new innovations and programs designed to strengthen Lumen's position as a digital n.
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Lumen Expands Multi-Billion AI Network Amid Surging Demand
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LUMN is rapidly expanding its intercity fiber network, boosting AI-ready capacity with next-gen upgrades and 400G connectivity.
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Lumen Technologies: Doubling Down On Revival
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lumen Technologies, Inc. is no longer just an old telecom company but is fast becoming a serious contender in the AI race. Yet, LUMN stock remains attractively cheap compared to the company's revenue potential. For long-term investors willing to take on a little volatility, I am of the firm opinion that LUMN stock offers one of the most interesting risk-reward profiles for broader AI infrastructure.
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Lumen Accelerates Multi-Billion-Dollar Network Expansion to Meet Soaring AI Demand
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced significant progress in its multi-year effort to build the backbone for the AI economy. With construction underway coast-to-coast, Lumen is moving forward a multi-billion-dollar build with plans to add 34 million new intercity fiber miles by the end of 2028, for a total of 47 million intercity fiber miles. The company has already delivered millions of new fiber miles, network capacity upgrades and high-speed connectivity e.
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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