NYSE: LUMN
Lumen Technologies, Inc.
Communication Services · Telecommunications Services
After hours: $6.28(+0.32%) · as of 6:22 PM ET
Market Cap
$6.45B
52w High
$11.95
52w Low
$3.37
P/E
-3.59
Volume
11.62M
Outstanding Shares
1.03B
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
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What changed
The stock rose 40.04% over the last year. Revenue declined 6.78% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 3.98% to -7.53%. Free cash flow declined 56.05% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is rising despite deteriorating fundamentals and now sits at the 86th percentile of its historical P/FCF range. This is a momentum-driven move — the market may be front-running a recovery that has not yet appeared in reported numbers.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin (currently -7.53%) would need to stabilize or improve to justify the move. Revenue is declining 6.78% — a trend reversal in the next report would be the key signal to watch. This read is wrong if the next period shows operating metrics turning the corner. At that point the price would be anticipating real improvement rather than running ahead of it.
Company profile
Lumen Technologies, Inc. functions as an infrastructure-driven technology and telecommunications provider, offering a diverse array of integrated solutions to both commercial clients and residential customers throughout the United States and internationally.
Valuation
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Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
4
Buy
17
Hold
7
Sell
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Earnings
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Next report
Aug 4, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est -$0.15 · Revenue est $2.74B
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