LUMNCommunication Services · Telecom ServicesThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) hold a median 12-month price target of $7.5 — +54.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
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): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (16): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LUMN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +54.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $10 → $8.25 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $8.50 → $7.25 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $9.00 → $7.50 |
| 11 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $6.00 → $7.00 |
| 11 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $8.00 → $9.00 |
| 8 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $8.00 → $9.00 |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $6.00 → $8.00 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Sept 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Assumes | Neutral | $4.10 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
LUMN appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) returned −52.9% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 87% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 96% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 98% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $4.9B and an enterprise value of $16.6B.
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.
Trailing P/E: −2.7×; forward P/E: −16.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 21.12%, paying out 50% of earnings.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) employs 24,000 people — $493K of revenue per employee.
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Lumen Technologies is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 4, after market close.
Why it matters — LUMN watchers may note the scheduled date of the company’s upcoming quarterly results.
Lumen Technologies announced three initiatives using intelligent networking to address AI-related energy challenges, future quantum connectivity, and emerging security threats. The company said its approach combines fiber connectivity, programmable control, software intelligence, and partner capabilities.
Why it matters — The announcement outlines Lumen’s effort to position its network for enterprise AI and quantum connectivity needs, as well as emerging security challenges.
Lumen said it is advancing AI-powered Service Assurance tools for network resilience and customer experience, while launching Dual Path, a wavelength service that provides two physically diverse network routes between the same locations.
Why it matters — The announcement highlights Lumen’s efforts to expand resilience-related services and capabilities for business customers.
The WSJ headline says Lumen’s CEO and CFO clicked immediately. The excerpt also notes coverage of winners and losers from the AI boom.
Why it matters — The item highlights Lumen’s senior leadership and places the company in the context of the AI boom.
The headline reports on a siblinglike partnership between Lumen Technologies’ CEO and CFO. The provided text does not describe further details of their relationship or its effects.
Why it matters — The relationship between Lumen’s CEO and CFO may be relevant to investors following the company’s leadership, though no business impact is stated in the provided text.
The 10 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.
Of the 10 analysts covering Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana), 1 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) ranks 50 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +54.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) 50 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Louisiana) returned -52.9% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 Oct 2026): "Lumen to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know". Lumen Technologies is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 4, after market close.
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
