Lumen Technologies, Inc.(LUMN)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosLumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to achieve consistent bottom-line growth is underscored by a $200 million net loss in 2026Q1 and a persistent disconnect between net income and operating cash flow.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.47vs $0.10-389.1% | $2.9Bvs $2.8B+2.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $0.23vs $0.21+209.5% | $3.0Bvs $3.0B-0.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $0.20vs $0.31+35.5% | $3.1Bvs $3.0B+1.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03vs $0.24+87.5% | $3.1Bvs $3.0B+1.5% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
[url="]Lumen Technologies[/url], Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Alkira, an on-demand networking platform that helps ente
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Alkira, an on-demand networking platform that helps enterprises connect clouds, sites, partners, and AI workloads quickly and easily. By combining Alkira's technology with Lumen's physical infrastructure, programmable network, and partner ecosystem, Lumen aims to simplify how enterprises build and manage their networks as environments grow more complex. Unlike providers that offer.
Lumen Technologies, which has rejigged its business to a great extent since I last covered it in April 2022, has been outperforming its communication services peers by 7x over the past year. LUMN's forward FCF yield is poised to reach an impressive 15% by the end of this year, driven by robust PCF contract momentum and CAPEX discipline. Despite a doubling of the share price over the past year, LUMN trades at a compelling 6.18x forward EV/EBITDA, well below peers, with 300bps margin expansion projected by decade's end.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.44 | $6.63B | -3.68 | -5.39% | -14.02% | — | 0.02% | |
| $38.49 | $9.64B | -29.61 | 3.23% | -6.24% | -7.91% | — | |
| $20.20 | $554.99M | 87.83 | 6.52% | 3.17% | 10.01% | — | |
| $1.89 | $539.38M | -8.59 | -4.06% | -21.76% | — | — | |
| $5.20 | $445.66M | -7.22 | -8.13% | -13.2% | -42.52% | — | |
| $20.49 | $143.09B | 6.74 | 2.71% | 16.92% | 16.85% | — |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) reported $12.12B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1517% increase from $749.7M in 1996.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) saw revenue decline by 5.4% over the past year.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) reported a net loss of $1.74B for fiscal year 2025.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) generated $5.44B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
