Lumen Technologies, Inc.
Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Overview
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About Lumen Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- Kathleen E. Johnson
- Headquarters
- 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, US
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- Kathleen E. Johnson
- Headquarters
- 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, US
Lumen Technologies, Inc., a facilities-based technology and communications company, provides various integrated products and services under the Lumen, Quantum Fiber, and CenturyLink brands to business and residential customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Business and Mass Markets.
It offers compute and application services, such as cloud services, IT solutions, unified communication and collaboration solutions, colocation and data center services, content delivery services, and managed security services; and IP and data services, including VPN data network, Ethernet, internet protocol (IP), and voice over internet protocol.
The company also provides fiber infrastructure services comprising high bandwidth optical wavelength networks; and unlit optical fiber and related professional services.
In addition, it offers voice and other services, including private line services, a direct circuit or channel specifically dedicated for connecting two or more organizational sites; a portfolio of traditional time division multiplexing voice services; and synchronous optical network-based Ethernet, legacy data hosting services, and conferencing services.
As of December 31, 2021, the company served approximately 4.5 million broadband subscribers. The company was formerly known as CenturyLink, Inc. and changed its name to Lumen Technologies, Inc. in September 2020. Lumen Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana.
Stock Data
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Fair Value
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Starting points for Lumen Technologies, Inc.: EPS -$0.66, beta 1.96 — an Telecommunications Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Lumen Technologies, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Lumen Technologies, Inc. stands at -$0.66. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Analyst Estimates
Analysts' price targets, ratings, and revenue and EPS estimates.
1-Year Price Target
Low
$5.00
Median
$5.00
High
$5.00
Average target · 1 new target in the last month, average $5.00
Analyst Ratings
- Strong Buy0
- Buy4
- Hold17
- Sell7
- Strong Sell0
Earnings Estimate
| EPS | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | -$0.14 | -$0.07 | -$0.85 | -$0.34 |
| Low estimate | -$0.14 | -$0.07 | -$1.14 | -$0.42 |
| High estimate | -$0.14 | -$0.07 | -$0.54 | -$0.25 |
| No. of analysts | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year-ago EPS | -$0.00 | -$0.20 | -$1.75 | — |
| Growth | -6997.0% | +63.4% | +51.6% | — |
Revenue Estimate
| Revenue | Current QtrDec 2026 | Next QtrMar 2027 | Current YearFY Dec 2026 | Next YearFY Dec 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. estimate | $2.68B | $2.69B | $11.10B | $10.60B |
| Low estimate | $2.67B | $2.67B | $11.09B | $10.57B |
| High estimate | $2.70B | $2.70B | $11.12B | $10.64B |
| No. of analysts | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Year-ago revenue | $3.04B | $2.90B | $12.40B | — |
| Growth | -11.7% | -7.2% | -10.5% | — |
Source: Wall Street analysts' published price targets, ratings and estimates, compiled by Financial Modeling Prep from StreetInsider, Benzinga, Pulse 2.0; as of Nov 12, 2026. Not FRC research or a recommendation.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Lumen Technologies, Inc. has reported as a listed company since 1980. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. valued side by side against its closest peers. Lumen Technologies, Inc. is measured against Telecommunications Services peers within the Communication Services sector. Peer-relative multiples and operating metrics, so the valuation is read in the context of its own sector rather than in isolation.
Institutional Ownership
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Which institutions hold Lumen Technologies, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $4.59B market value, institutional positions materially move Lumen Technologies, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings.
Insider Trading
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Buying and selling by Lumen Technologies, Inc. executives and directors. Shares of Lumen Technologies, Inc. have traded between $3.01 and $11.95 over the past 52 weeks — context for the timing of the transactions below. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned.
House Trading
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U.S. House of Representatives disclosures naming Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Representatives' reported transactions in this security, shown next to the company's fundamentals.
News
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Latest headlines and company announcements for Lumen Technologies, Inc.. Coverage tracks Lumen Technologies, Inc. within Telecommunications Services (Communication Services). Press releases and market coverage, newest first.
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