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OPTU Stock Forecast: Optimum Communications, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$0.86
+12.68% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Optimum Communications, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $1 — +16.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 22 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$298.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
22 / 100
Median analyst target
$1.00
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+13.0%
1M
−26.0%
YTD
−48.0%
1Y
−65.2%
From 52W high
−68.3%
From 52W low
+41.9%
$0.61
$2.71
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

OPTU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Optimum Communications, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
22 / 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
94
Size
62
Volatility
50
Quality
30
Issuance
29
Revisions
29
Growth
27
Momentum
24
Value
17

Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Value (17): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Optimum Communications, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on OPTU, 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
$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26OPTUHigh $2.00Median $1.00Low $0.50

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

What Wall Street says12 analysts
1 Buy6 Hold5 Sell
Low $0.50Median $1.00High $2.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 May 2026CitigroupDowngradeSell$1.50 → $0.50
14 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$2.00 → $1.00
8 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$2.00 → $1.00
8 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
13 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
11 Feb 2026BenchmarkDowngradeHold—
12 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
7 Nov 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Sept 2025Goldman SachsAssumesSell$2.00
9 May 2025BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$2.00 → $3.00
9 May 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsSell$2.00 → $2.25
18 Feb 2025Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform$3.50
11 Dec 2024CitigroupMaintainsBuy$2.50 → $3.00
5 Nov 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy$6.00 → $3.50
2 Aug 2024UBSDowngradeNeutral$4.00 → $2.00
2 July 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$3.00 → $2.00
1 July 2024Goldman SachsInitiatesSell$2.00
23 Apr 2024Loop CapitalMaintainsHold$3.00 → $2.00
11 Apr 2024JP MorganDowngradeUnderweight—
9 Apr 2024Exane BNP ParibasDowngradeUnderperform$1.00

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

Estimates

OPTU 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
0
Analysts cutting
9
Fundamentals

Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) 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
188.0×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.0×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / book
−0.1×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.0×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−4.0%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−4.0%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Gross margin
69.4%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Operating margin
16.9%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Net margin
−55.0%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
81.5%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.3%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3229.7%

Higher than 99% of US dividend payers

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

Peers

OPTU 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
OPTUOptimum Communications, Inc.$298.4M
22
ATNIATN International, Inc.$363.3M
91
CABOCable One, Inc.$226.9M
48
CXDOCrexendo, Inc.$223.0M
84
KVHIKVH Industries, Inc. (Delaware)$181.2M
86
RDCMRADCOM Ltd.$164.1M
60
KOREKORE Group Holdings, Inc.$162.2M
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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. OPTU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest OPTU news & analysis

3 Wireless Stocks Set to Overcome Roadblocks on Industry Strength

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Research reports that wireless stocks, including AD, OPTU, and T, are positioned to benefit from long-term 5G momentum and rising demand for wireless connectivity, despite near-term industry headwinds or roadblocks.

Why it matters — The article suggests OPTU is among wireless names likely to ride long-term industry strength from 5G and rising connectivity demand despite near-term challenges.

Lightpath IP Backbone Traffic Grows 32% as Enterprises Adopt AI

GlobeNewsWire · 30 July 2026positive

Lightpath reported that IP traffic across its network grew at an annualized rate of 32% over the past 18 months, driven by enterprises adopting artificial intelligence and large language model platforms.

Why it matters — The surge in enterprise IP traffic highlights growing demand for fiber-based connectivity infrastructure, a sector in which OPTU operates.

Optimum to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Q2 2026 Results

Business Wire · 29 July 2026neutral

Optimum Communications announced it will hold a conference call on August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second-quarter 2026 financial and operating results. Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew and CFO Marc Sirota will lead the call, with presentation materials to be released beforehand at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Why it matters — OPTU watchers will want to tune in for the company's Q2 2026 financial and operating results and management commentary.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about OPTU stock

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

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Optimum Communications, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $1, with estimates ranging from $0.5 to $2. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is OPTU stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Optimum Communications, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 5 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Optimum Communications, Inc. 22 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank OPTU?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Optimum Communications, Inc. ranks 22 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 (94 of 100).

Will OPTU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +16.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Optimum Communications, Inc. 22 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the OPTU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Optimum Communications, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for OPTU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $0.5 to $2 over the next 12 months.

How has OPTU stock performed over the past year?

Optimum Communications, Inc. returned -65.2% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Optimum Communications, Inc. do?

Altice USA Inc. is a prominent communication and media company providing broadband, telecommunication, and digital cable services in the United States.

What is the latest news on OPTU?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "3 Wireless Stocks Set to Overcome Roadblocks on Industry Strength". Zacks Research reports that wireless stocks, including AD, OPTU, and T, are positioned to benefit from long-term 5G momentum and rising demand for wireless connectivity, despite near-term industry headwinds or roadblocks.

Company

About Optimum Communications, Inc.

Altice USA Inc. is a prominent communication and media company providing broadband, telecommunication, and digital cable services in the United States. The company's primary focus is to deliver high-speed internet, video, and voice services, catering to residential and commercial customers through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands. Altice USA plays a significant role in the media sector by offering advertising solutions, news, and content through its News 12 Networks and Altice USA News brands. The company impacts various industries, including telecommunication, media, and advertising, by continuously expanding its network infrastructure and investing in advanced technologies to enhance customer experiences. It is an integral player in the ever-evolving communication landscape, adapting to consumer demands for faster and more reliable connectivity. From its base in Long Island City, New York, Altice USA focuses on innovation to stay competitive in the digital world, contributing significantly to local and national economies, and shaping the future of connectivity and media engagement.

CEO Mr. Dennis Mathew · 10,900 employees · United States · https://www.alticeusa.com