Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU
- Market cap
- $396.7M
- 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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| — | 17.80 | 14.50 | 16.21 | 15.96 | 14.33 | 3.68 | 1.75 | 1.52 | 1.59 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| — | 35.29 | 25.15 | 31.78 | 38.30 | 38.19 | 17.23 | 5.57 | 3.29 | 3.20 |
High Price
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| 15,300 | 9,414 | 12,185 | 10,700 | 8,900 | 9,000 | 11,000 | 10,600 | 10,900 | 9,500 |
Employees
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| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 6,017 | 9,307 | 9,567 | 9,761 | 9,895 | 10,091 | 9,648 | 9,237 | 8,954 | 8,590 |
Revenue
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| 68.24% | 67.38% | 66.83% | 66.19% | 66.24% | 66.48% | 66.77% | 67.20% | 67.65% | 69.30% |
Gross Margin
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| (1,091) | (1,368) | (18) | 187 | 583 | 1,306 | 517 | 119 | (82) | (1,930) |
EBT
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| (18.13%) | (14.69%) | (0.19%) | 1.92% | 5.89% | 12.94% | 5.36% | 1.28% | (0.92%) | (22.47%) |
EBT Margin
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| (831) | 1,495 | 21 | 140 | 443 | 1,011 | 221 | 79 | (78) | (1,833) |
Net Income
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| 1,728 | 2,962 | 2,467 | 2,369 | 2,174 | 1,878 | 1,851 | 1,679 | 1,662 | 1,723 |
Depreciation
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| 9.26 | 13.37 | 13.10 | 14.78 | 17.03 | 22.02 | 21.29 | 20.31 | 19.47 | 18.36 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (1.28) | 2.18 | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.75 | 2.16 | 0.43 | 0.12 | (0.22) | (4.00) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.82 | 2.90 | 3.44 | 3.87 | 5.13 | 6.23 | 5.22 | 4.02 | 3.44 | 2.63 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.95) | (1.36) | (1.58) | (2.05) | (1.85) | (2.69) | (4.22) | (3.75) | (3.11) | (2.75) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.87 | 1.54 | 1.86 | 1.82 | 3.28 | 3.54 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.34 | (0.12) |
Free CF/Sh
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| 3.13 | 7.91 | 5.04 | 3.45 | (2.07) | (1.90) | (1.11) | (0.96) | (0.99) | (4.90) |
Book Value/Sh
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| 650 | 696 | 730 | 660 | 581 | 458 | 453 | 455 | 460 | 468 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 10.87 | 413.00 | 130.19 | 47.94 | 7.49 | 10.93 | 26.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.00 | 1.60 | 1.26 | 1.85 | 2.22 | 0.73 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.00 | 2.71 | 3.28 | 7.92 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.00 | 3.92 | 3.61 | 4.28 | 4.90 | 3.35 | 2.78 | 2.84 | 2.89 | 3.01 |
EV/Sales
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| 38.49 | 33.95 | 25.56 | 34.98 | 25.48 | 20.87 | 59.95 | 225.16 | 168.53 | (437.65) |
EV/FCF
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| 1,184 | 2,018 | 2,508 | 2,554 | 2,980 | 2,854 | 2,367 | 1,826 | 1,582 | 1,228 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (620) | (943) | (1,154) | (1,355) | (1,074) | (1,232) | (1,914) | (1,706) | (1,428) | (1,286) |
Capex
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| 565 | 1,075 | 1,355 | 1,199 | 1,906 | 1,622 | 453 | 121 | 154 | (58) |
FCF
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| (2,000) | (1,617) | (1,118) | (597) | (2,122) | (1,945) | (1,471) | (1,473) | (1,524) | (406) |
Working Cap'
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| 24,010 | 21,898 | 22,813 | 24,420 | 26,722 | 26,547 | 26,588 | 25,075 | 25,057 | 26,206 |
Total Debt
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| 22,765 | 21,568 | 22,514 | 23,718 | 26,444 | 26,351 | 24,780 | 24,773 | 24,801 | 25,087 |
Net Debt
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| 2,030 | 5,505 | 3,680 | 2,279 | (1,203) | (871) | (504) | (434) | (457) | (2,292) |
Sh' Equity
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| (2.30%) | 4.19% | 0.06% | 0.41% | 1.29% | 2.97% | 0.58% | 0.16% | (0.32%) | (5.99%) |
ROA
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| 1.17% | 1.94% | 4.01% | 4.38% | 5.24% | 6.19% | 4.64% | 4.37% | 4.31% | (0.31%) |
ROIC
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| (22.09%) | 39.64% | 0.41% | 4.66% | 81.07% | (95.50%) | (28.30%) | (11.34%) | 23.10% | 135.98% |
ROE
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Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) key facts
- Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Optimum Communications, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $8.6 billion, down 4.06% from fiscal 2024.
- Optimum Communications, Inc. reported a net loss of $1.8 billion, or a loss of $4.00 per share, for fiscal 2025.
- As of September 25, 2026, OPTU traded at $1.01, a market capitalization of $396.7 million.
- Trailing earnings are negative, so a P/E ratio is not meaningful; the stock trades at 0.1× sales.
- Return on equity was 136.0% and debt-to-equity -4.82.
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Latest News
24 Sep
Optimum Communications, Inc. and A+E Global Media announced an expanded, multi-year distribution agreement ensuring Optimum TV customers across 21 states continue access to A+E’s full linear portfolio, including A&E, The History Channel, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, FYI, VICE, MHC, CI, Lifetime Real Women, and The History Channel en Espanol. The deal deepens a long-running relationship and unlocks new opportunities for collaboration in advertising and distribution, benefiting viewers with premium entertainment. A+E highlights high-demand programming such as WWII with Tom Hanks and Lifetime’s Angel in the Rubble as examples of content on Optimum. Keith Bowen, Optimum President of News, Programming and Business Services, said the agreement preserves a best-in-class entertainment experience, while Jane Rice, A+E Co-President of Distribution, emphasized continued collaboration. Optimum serves about 4.2 million customers across 21 states. Expanded premium content across a large footprint with long-term collaboration potential that can improve subscriber retention and ad revenue.
Optimum Communications (OPTU) jumped 5.9% after renewing an expanded multi-year distribution deal with A+E Global Media, ensuring Optimum TV subscribers in 21 states keep access to A&E, The History Channel, Lifetime and related channels. The agreement aims to protect the programming slate and reduce blackout risk, supporting subscriber retention. The stock remains highly volatile, with 68 moves of 5% or more in the past year. A separate release noted a $6 million network upgrade in Lubbock, Texas, including about 100 miles of fiber to bolster broadband performance. OPTU is down 37.5% year-to-date and trades at $1.08, well below its 52-week high of $2.69. Investors remain cautious amid a challenging, small-cap telecom landscape and ongoing volatility. Expanded A+E distribution deal improves subscriber retention and stability but is unlikely to alter long-term growth trajectory.
22 Sep
Optimum announced a $14 million plan to deploy a 100% fiber-to-the-home network in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, delivering symmetrical speeds up to 8 Gbps to residents and businesses for the first time. The rollout expands Optimum Mobile in the two markets and fits the company’s statewide push to upgrade New Jersey networks to fiber, following prior 2025 investments in nearby towns. Optimum says the new fiber will provide faster speeds, lower latency and a better gaming experience, reinforced by Ookla Speedtest accolades. Construction is expected to begin soon, with fiber service in East Brunswick and South River anticipated by early 2027. The company highlights community support through programs with DonorsChoose, FIRST and local Boys & Girls Clubs and says it will sponsor local events as it expands across New Jersey. Expansion of fiber-to-the-home service to two New Jersey towns with up to 8 Gbps speeds represents a meaningful competitive upgrade but is limited in scope to near-term markets.
31 Aug
Optimum Communications expands T-Mobile relationship to deliver advanced 5G connectivity and new mobile capabilities to customers. T-Mobile partnership expansion adds 5G and mobile features that strengthen OPTU competitive position and growth outlook.
15 Aug
Optimum Communications held its Q2 earnings call, during which analysts raised five key questions on company performance and outlook. Q2 earnings call content typically shapes near-term investor views on operations and guidance without triggering major strategic shifts.
14 Aug
Optimum Communications, Inc. received a notice from the NYSE regarding compliance with continued listing standards. NYSE notice on listing standards risks delisting and sharp stock decline.
13 Aug
Optimum Communications (OPTU) released Q2 2026 earnings results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings and guidance directly shape near-term valuation and investor positioning for OPTU.
12 Aug
Spectrum and Optimum expand strategic collaboration to enhance local news access and advertising solutions. Expanded Spectrum partnership is likely to moderately boost OPTU advertising revenue and local news positioning.
11 Aug
Optimum Communications (OPTU) faces a tender offer creating arbitrage opportunities that investors are evaluating for deal completion and pricing. Tender offer represents major strategic event likely to alter company ownership and stock trajectory.
10 Aug
Optimum Communications reported a Q2 earnings miss that challenges its 2026 outlook and raises questions about cost discipline. Q2 earnings shortfall directly pressures 2026 targets and cost execution without altering core operations.
OPTU stock faces buy uncertainty as mobile growth potential clashes with debt loads and revenue risks. Debt and revenue risks at OPTU may moderately influence financial trajectory and investor views amid mobile expansion.
OPTU posted Q2 margin expansion amid revenue decline and strategic refocusing. Margin expansion and refocusing indicate moderately noticeable influence on operations and positioning despite revenue drop.
8 Aug
Optimum Communications held Q2 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates and outlook. Q2 earnings call supplies performance data that can shift near-term investor sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
7 Aug
Optimum Communications Inc (OPTU) Q2 2026 earnings call highlighted margin expansion. Q2 2026 margin expansion signals improved profitability and operational gains at Optimum Communications Inc.
Optimum Communications missed Q2 earnings estimates amid revenue pressure. Q2 earnings miss on revenue pressure signals operational challenges likely to weigh on near-term stock performance and sentiment.
6 Aug
Optimum Communications, Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial performance and business updates. Quarterly earnings updates typically influence short-term stock movement and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term company trajectory.
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) reported Q2 earnings with key metrics compared against estimates. Q2 earnings and metric comparisons versus estimates can shift views on financial performance.
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) posted a Q2 loss and missed revenue estimates. Q2 loss and revenue shortfall indicates weaker financial results that can pressure near-term stock performance and sentiment.
Optimum Communications, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results disclosure can shift near-term valuation and sentiment.
30 Jul
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Lightpath IP Backbone traffic grew 32% as enterprises adopt AI. 32% traffic growth tied to AI adoption signals major expansion in OPTU core network demand and revenue potential.
15 Jul
Lightpath secures second infrastructure tenant on its Eastern Pennsylvania AI-grade fiber infrastructure build. Securing new tenants on AI-grade fiber infrastructure marks major strategic progress in high-growth sector.
8 Jul
Lightpath, Optimum Communications (OPTU) unit, will supply AI-grade fiber infrastructure to two new hyperscale data center campuses. Contract win expands OPTU into high-growth AI data center infrastructure with major revenue upside.
6 Jul
Optimum subsidiary announces completion of tender offer for shares of Optimum Communications Class A common stock. Tender offer finalization directly alters OPTU share ownership structure and potential control.
1 Jul
Optimum subsidiary releases preliminary tender offer results for company's Class A common stock shares. Subsidiary tender offer signals major OPTU ownership restructuring and capital shift.
30 Jun
Optimum Communications (OPTU) stock declines sharply due to adverse developments impacting the company. Stock nosedive reflects major issues likely to alter OPTU's performance trajectory and investor outlook.
17 Jun
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Lightpath monetizes digital services and powers AI-driven innovation with Oracle. Oracle integration enables Lightpath digital services monetization and AI advancement with major strategic effect.
16 Jun
Optimum Communications bondholders face a $4 billion tax threat in a bitter credit feud. $4 billion tax threat amid credit disputes creates major financial and strategic risks for Optimum Communications.
10 Jun
Optimum Communications (OPTU) stock is soaring today. Stock price surge signals major positive developments likely to alter investor sentiment and company trajectory.
9 Jun
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) surpasses 700,000 mobile lines. Surpassing 700,000 mobile lines signals subscriber growth that may enhance revenue and market position.
1 Jun
Optimum Communications (OPTU) stock rises on positive developments. Stock price increase signals moderate market impact from company-specific events.