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LUMN Stock Forecast: Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$6.40
−1.23% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) hold a median 12-month price target of $7.5 — +17.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$6.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$7.50
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$2.8B−9.3% y/y
Operating income−$57.0M
Net income−$201.0M
Free cash flow$69.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.8%
1M
+4.4%
YTD
−17.6%
1Y
+11.3%
From 52W high
−45.9%
From 52W low
+13.1%
$6
$12
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LUMN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
55 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
99
Issuance
92
Quality
67
Momentum
56
Value
50
Revisions
42
Growth
28
Size
19
Volatility
17

Accruals (99): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (17): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LUMN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LUMN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$6$7$8$9$10$11Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LUMNHigh $9.00Median $7.50Low $5.90

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
0 Buy10 Hold1 Sell
Low $5.90Median $7.50High $9.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$10 → $8.25
5 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$8.50 → $7.25
5 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$9.00 → $7.50
11 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$6.00 → $7.00
11 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
8 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$8.00 → $9.00
8 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
6 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$8.00 → $9.00
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$6.00 → $8.00
5 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
5 Feb 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
4 Feb 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
31 Oct 2025CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
3 Oct 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
25 Sept 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
2 Sept 2025Goldman SachsAssumesNeutral$4.10
1 Aug 2025Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LUMN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

LUMN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) returned +11.3% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LUMN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LUMNS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LUMN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) (LUMN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−3.6×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

Price / book
−4.3×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−9.3%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−9.3%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Gross margin
49.6%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Operating margin
−2.9%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Net margin
−8.7%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
155.7%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.9%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Dividend yield
15.7%

Higher than 93% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) (LUMN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) has a market value of $6.6B and an enterprise value of $18.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $11.8B. The latest quarter shrank 9.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.0B, a −8.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.02.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $837.0M, after $4.5B of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.0B.

  • Trailing P/E: −3.6×; forward P/E: −21.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 15.67%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) employs 24,000 people — $493K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LUMN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTelecom Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LUMNLumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana)$6.6B
55
IRDMIridium Communications, Inc.$5.0B
79
GSATGlobalstar, Inc.$10.5B
52
TDSTelephone & Data Systems, Inc.$3.9B
46
LBTYKLiberty Global Ltd.$3.2B
34
ADArray Digital Infrastructure, Inc.$3.1B
71
KYIVKyivstar Group Ltd.$3.0B
46

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News

Latest LUMN news & analysis

Lumen Technologies Maps AI Networking Growth Strategy at Citi Conference

MarketBeat · 11 Sept 2026neutral

At the Citi Conference, Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson outlined the company's strategy to align its network and software capabilities with enterprise demand for artificial intelligence, noting that customers increasingly need to move data in real time among buildings, cloud platforms, data centers and edge locations.

Why it matters — LUMN watchers would care because the CEO's remarks signal how the company intends to position its networking business around the growing enterprise AI data-movement opportunity.

Lumen Technologies Bets on Digital Networks as AI Inference Strains Connectivity

MarketBeat · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Lumen Technologies is focusing its strategy on digitizing enterprise networking and expanding its Network-as-a-Service offerings, while managing legacy operations for cash generation, according to President and CFO Chris Stansbury at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference.

Why it matters — This outlines Lumen's strategic direction for an investor following the company, indicating how it plans to position itself around digital enterprise networking and cash-generating legacy assets.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Lumen Technologies presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, with a transcript of the proceedings made available. The presentation covered the company's remarks and Q&A at the event.

Why it matters — Lumen watchers would care because the conference presentation offers direct insight into management's public commentary and outlook shared with the investment community.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Lumen Technologies presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, and the transcript of that presentation has been published on Seeking Alpha. The excerpt confirms the event and the availability of the transcript.

Why it matters — Investors tracking Lumen can review the presentation transcript for details on the company's outlook and strategy as shared at a major industry conference.

Why Is Lumen (LUMN) Up 12% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

Lumen reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has since risen 12%. The article examines what may happen next for the company following the earnings announcement.

Why it matters — Lumen watchers would note the 12% share-price gain since the earnings report, which highlights investor reaction to the company's latest results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LUMN stock

What is the LUMN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) have a median 12-month price target of $7.5, with estimates ranging from $5.9 to $9. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LUMN stock a buy right now?

Of the 11 analysts covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana), 0 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LUMN?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (99 of 100).

Will LUMN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +17.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) 55 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LUMN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LUMN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5.9 to $9 over the next 12 months.

How has LUMN stock performed over the past year?

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) returned +11.3% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) do?

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is a telecommunications and digital infrastructure company that provides secure networking, edge cloud, collaboration, and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises and public sector customers.

What is the latest news on LUMN?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 11 Sept 2026): "Lumen Technologies Maps AI Networking Growth Strategy at Citi Conference". At the Citi Conference, Lumen Technologies CEO Kate Johnson outlined the company's strategy to align its network and software capabilities with enterprise demand for artificial intelligence, noting that customers increasingly need to move data in real time among buildings, cloud platforms, data centers and edge locations.

Company

About Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana).

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is a telecommunications and digital infrastructure company that provides secure networking, edge cloud, collaboration, and cybersecurity solutions for enterprises and public sector customers. Its services include fiber-based connectivity, long-haul data transport, internet access, Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, managed network services, and unified communications. The company also serves selected residential and small business markets through broadband offerings. Lumen Technologies, Inc. operates through its Business and Mass Markets segments, combining enterprise-grade network services with fiber internet and communications products. Headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, the company plays a significant role in supporting cloud connectivity, data movement, and secure digital operations across industries that rely on large-scale, reliable network infrastructure.

CEO Ms. Kathleen E. Johnson · 24,000 employees · United States · https://www.lumen.com