Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN
- Market cap
- $6.0B
- P/E
- 0.0×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 21.94 | 13.16 | 13.97 | 9.64 | 8.16 | 9.67 | 4.99 | 0.78 | 0.97 | 3.01 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 33.45 | 27.61 | 24.20 | 16.75 | 15.30 | 16.60 | 13.93 | 6.09 | 10.33 | 11.95 |
High Price
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| 40,000 | 51,000 | 45,000 | 42,500 | 39,000 | 36,000 | 29,000 | 28,000 | 25,000 | 24,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 17,470 | 17,656 | 22,580 | 21,458 | 20,712 | 19,687 | 17,478 | 14,557 | 13,108 | 12,402 |
Revenue
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| 55.50% | 53.54% | 55.72% | 57.43% | 56.87% | 56.89% | 54.98% | 50.92% | 48.86% | 46.48% |
Gross Margin
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| 1,020 | 540 | (1,563) | (4,766) | (782) | 2,701 | (991) | (10,237) | (230) | (2,716) |
EBT
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| 5.84% | 3.06% | (6.92%) | (22.21%) | (3.78%) | 13.72% | (5.67%) | (70.32%) | (1.75%) | (21.90%) |
EBT Margin
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| 626 | 1,389 | (1,733) | (5,269) | (1,232) | 2,033 | (1,548) | (10,298) | (55) | (1,739) |
Net Income
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| 3,918 | 3,936 | 5,120 | 4,829 | 4,710 | 4,019 | 3,239 | 2,985 | 2,956 | 2,749 |
Depreciation
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| 32.38 | 28.12 | 21.18 | 20.03 | 19.19 | 18.58 | 17.35 | 14.81 | 13.27 | 12.47 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.16 | 2.21 | (1.63) | (4.92) | (1.14) | 1.92 | (1.54) | (10.48) | (0.06) | (1.75) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 8.54 | 6.18 | 6.60 | 6.23 | 6.05 | 6.14 | 4.70 | 2.20 | 4.39 | 4.76 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (5.47) | (2.51) | (2.83) | (3.30) | (3.31) | (2.61) | (2.87) | (2.99) | (2.90) | (4.34) |
Capex/Sh
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| 3.07 | 3.67 | 3.77 | 2.94 | 2.73 | 3.53 | 1.83 | (0.79) | 1.49 | 0.42 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 24.83 | 37.42 | 18.60 | 12.57 | 10.34 | 11.17 | 10.30 | 0.42 | 0.47 | (1.12) |
Book Value/Sh
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| 540 | 628 | 1,066 | 1,071 | 1,079 | 1,060 | 1,008 | 983 | 988 | 995 |
Shares
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| 21.85 | 7.88 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.78 | 0.62 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.31 | 0.13 | 0.40 | 0.62 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.02 | 0.47 | 0.81 | 1.05 | 0.94 | 1.12 | 0.52 | 4.46 | 11.30 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.90 | 2.72 | 2.29 | 2.20 | 2.03 | 2.13 | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.62 | 1.95 |
EV/Sales
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| 20.00 | 20.90 | 12.88 | 14.99 | 14.23 | 11.22 | 13.45 | (25.31) | 14.48 | 57.81 |
EV/FCF
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| 4,608 | 3,878 | 7,032 | 6,680 | 6,524 | 6,501 | 4,735 | 2,160 | 4,333 | 4,738 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (2,951) | (1,577) | (3,017) | (3,535) | (3,576) | (2,765) | (2,896) | (2,935) | (2,865) | (4,320) |
Capex
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| 1,657 | 2,301 | 4,015 | 3,145 | 2,948 | 3,736 | 1,839 | (775) | 1,468 | 418 |
FCF
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| (187) | (663) | (1,711) | (2,490) | (3,458) | 4,367 | 554 | 1,241 | 755 | 3,519 |
Working Cap'
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| 19,688 | 37,726 | 36,061 | 34,694 | 31,837 | 28,982 | 20,572 | 19,988 | 17,906 | 17,441 |
Total Debt
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| 19,466 | 37,170 | 35,569 | 33,004 | 31,431 | 28,628 | 19,321 | 17,754 | 16,017 | 16,438 |
Net Debt
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| 13,399 | 23,491 | 19,828 | 13,470 | 11,162 | 11,840 | 10,374 | 417 | 464 | (1,117) |
Sh' Equity
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| 1.32% | 2.27% | (2.38%) | (7.81%) | (1.98%) | 3.46% | (2.99%) | (25.86%) | (0.16%) | (5.13%) |
ROA
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| 4.44% | 2.07% | 0.64% | (3.67%) | 1.41% | 6.62% | 0.20% | (32.96%) | 1.74% | (3.31%) |
ROIC
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| 4.56% | 7.53% | (8.00%) | (31.65%) | (10.00%) | 17.68% | (13.94%) | (190.86%) | (12.49%) | 532.62% |
ROE
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) key facts
- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Lumen Technologies, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $12.4 billion, down 5.39% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, LUMN traded at $5.71, a market capitalization of $6.0 billion.
- Lumen Technologies, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, a yield of 15.5%, with a payout ratio of 50.0%.
- Return on equity was 532.6% and debt-to-equity -8.88.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Latest News
22 Sep
Lumen Technologies unveiled Lumen Intelligent Internet, a flexible enterprise-connectivity service that lets customers dial bandwidth up or down to match demand, addressing AI and data-heavy workloads. Connectivity can be provisioned digitally via Lumen Connect or APIs, with term-based pricing for predictable monthly costs. It includes security features (DDoS Essentials and Lumen Defender) and scales up to 100 Gbps. IDC cited by Lumen notes 37% of enterprises see >50% YoY bandwidth growth and AI alignment challenges, fueling the need for such a model. The service replaces fixed-capacity links that sit underutilized for long periods. Available to enterprises at more than 10 million U.S. locations, it positions Lumen amid a crowded market with Cogent and AT&T. The move signals a shift toward on-demand, usage-based networking in enterprise IT. On-demand bandwidth with predictable pricing and security features could alter enterprise networking economics and strengthen Lumen's competitive position.
21 Sep
Lumen Technologies launched Intelligent Internet for enterprise customers, enabling digital control, on-demand bandwidth scaling, and built-in security across more than 10 million U.S. locations. Targeting AI, cloud, and data-heavy workloads, the service expands Lumen's Network-as-a-Service strategy and could boost enterprise revenue through usage-based contracts. The move blends with a broader shift to software-like networks but heightens competition with AT&T and Verizon and adds execution risk amid legacy-revenue declines. The article cautions investors to weigh the upside against risks and questions leadership, contract structures, and intrinsic results, signaling a mixed longer-term impact on valuation. Launch strengthens Lumen's NaaS push and usage-based model, potentially boosting enterprise revenue but increasing competition and execution risk.
Lumen Technologies launched Lumen Intelligent Internet, a programmable, on-demand enterprise internet service that lets customers buy connectivity in minutes and scale bandwidth as AI, cloud, and business needs change. The product combines digital control via Lumen Connect or APIs, term-based pricing for predictable costs, and security features like DDoS Essentials and Lumen Defender, with bandwidth up to 100 Gbps and availability at over 10 million U.S. business locations. Early adopters include the New York Yankees, iVision, SABIS, and Skyway Studios, using the service to match peak capacity with demand and reduce costs when activity subsides. The offering aims to replace fixed-capacity models by allowing real-time capacity adjustments while maintaining control over network and IP services. IDC notes AI workloads are complicating bandwidth planning; Lumen positions Intelligent Internet as a flexible response to that volatility. Enables on-demand, scalable enterprise connectivity that could significantly influence Lumen's product mix and competitive positioning amid AI-driven bandwidth volatility.
September 2026: Lumen launched Lumen Intelligent Internet, an enterprise service to digitally provision, scale, and secure high-capacity connectivity up to 100 Gbps across more than 10 million U.S. business locations, with on-demand bandwidth control, term-based pricing, and integrated threat protection, signaling a move toward a programmable enterprise internet. The rollout complements August 2026's expansion of Lumen Multi Cloud Gateway, extending on-demand connectivity control beyond Lumen’s fiber footprint to the same broad location base. Together, these efforts push Network as a Service and platform usage, aiming to replace some legacy, capital-intensive revenues with software-like services. However, near-term growth hinges on scaling digital offerings amid ongoing legacy declines and a high debt burden requiring refinancing and capex management, with investors watching financials, balance sheet strength, and execution risk to determine upside potential by 2029. Digital offerings could moderately influence revenue trajectory, but high debt and legacy declines limit upside.
14 Sep
AT&T seeks customer funding to expand networks for AI traffic demands, with potential ripple effects on competitors like Lumen Technologies in telecom infrastructure and capacity markets. AT&T funding requests for AI networks could moderately shift competitive positioning and investor views for Lumen in infrastructure services.
11 Sep
Lumen Technologies invests in digital networks to address connectivity strains from AI inference demands. Strategic bet on digital networks targets AI connectivity growth and could reshape Lumen's market position.
Lumen Technologies outlined its AI networking growth strategy at the Citi Conference. AI networking strategy presentation signals moderate influence on future operations and market positioning.
31 Aug
Verizon has lost its lead in a key metric now in decline, altering competitive positioning versus Lumen Technologies in telecom services. Loss of Verizon lead in declining metric points to moderate shifts in market share and sentiment for Lumen.
27 Aug
Lumen Technologies expands multi-cloud capabilities to support AI connectivity growth and strengthen its infrastructure offerings. Multi-cloud expansion targets AI connectivity demand but effects remain moderate without confirmed scale or revenue impact.
26 Aug
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) expands its multi-cloud gateway reach beyond fiber. Multi-cloud gateway expansion beyond core fiber operations marks a major strategic move that can significantly alter Lumen's trajectory and investor sentiment.
Lumen Technologies is extending multi-cloud networking services to 10 million sites. Expansion of multi-cloud networking to 10 million sites signals a major strategic push likely to reshape Lumen's market position and growth prospects.
Lumen Technologies expands cloud networking access to more than 10 million U.S. business locations. Major expansion of cloud networking access to 10 million locations boosts market reach and growth prospects.
Lumen Technologies expands multi-cloud access services amid ongoing questions over whether its undervaluation case holds up. Multi-cloud expansion can moderately affect competitive positioning and operations but remains limited in scope.
17 Aug
Unusual cash offer appears in AT&T (T) stock with direct ties to Lumen Technologies (LUMN) operations and market positioning. Cash offer in T stock may moderately affect LUMN competitive positioning in telecom without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
13 Aug
Lumen Technologies' Q2 earnings call included five analyst questions highlighting concerns over operations, strategy, and financial outlook. Earnings call analyst questions can moderately affect Lumen's market perception and future outlook.
12 Aug
Lumen Technologies narrowed its earnings loss while deepening its digital shift, prompting questions on whether the stock is undervalued. Narrowed losses combined with digital progress can moderately lift financial results and investor views but face limits from broader market and competitive pressures.
11 Aug
Lumen Technologies Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Earnings call delivers financial metrics and guidance that typically drive major shifts in stock price and investor outlook.
8 Aug
Lumen Technologies extends its AWS push as CEO doubles down on the strategy. AWS extension with CEO commitment represents major strategic move likely to shift Lumen's cloud positioning and investor outlook.
5 Aug
Lumen Technologies' Q2 earnings call centered on accelerating the shift to digital revenue streams amid ongoing network transformation efforts. Digital revenue pivot constitutes a major strategic move with potential to significantly alter Lumen's trajectory and investor outlook.
Lumen Technologies reported 14% growth in strategic revenue for Q2 2026 during its earnings call. 14% strategic revenue growth signals major positive shift in performance and outlook.
Lumen Technologies extends its multi-cloud strategy through a partnership with Amdocs to modernize enterprise service orchestration. Partnership advances Lumen multi-cloud capabilities and may improve enterprise service positioning.
Lumen Technologies reported a Q2 loss narrower than expected while revenues declined year over year. Mixed Q2 earnings with loss beat offset by revenue drop point to moderate effects on near-term financial outlook and sentiment.
Lumen Technologies discussed Q2 2026 financial results, revenue trends, cost management and strategic priorities during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings updates typically produce moderate short-term effects on stock sentiment and operational outlook.
Lumen Technologies discussed Q2 financial results, revenue trends, cost management and strategic priorities during its earnings call. Q2 earnings call supplies updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
4 Aug
Lumen Technologies exceeded revenue estimates on robust demand for digital networking services. Revenue beat driven by digital networking demand points to stronger core business momentum and improved investor outlook.
Lumen Technologies posts solid second quarter 2026 results with accelerating digital transformation. Solid quarterly results plus digital transformation progress signal major strategic gains likely to lift financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
Lumen Technologies beat revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026 results. Quarterly revenue beat can lift near-term stock sentiment without altering long-term trajectory.
3 Aug
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) is scheduled to report earnings tomorrow, with key expectations around financial results and metrics outlined for investors. Upcoming earnings release typically triggers major stock price moves and shifts in investor positioning for the company.
29 Jul
Lumen Technologies, Inc. is scheduled to report its Q2 earnings, supplying investors with updates on financial performance and operational metrics. Q2 earnings release will directly inform views on Lumen's financial results and near-term outlook.
28 Jul
Lumen Technologies secured a Yankees Network deal, with analysis focusing on implications for the company's fair value. The Yankees network contract adds enterprise revenue and may lift short-term market sentiment for Lumen without transforming core operations.