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Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN
Communication Services - Telecommunications Services - NYSE - US
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$ 3.43
4.89 %
$ 3.52 B
Market Cap
-57.17
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LUMN stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.43 USD, Lumen Technologies, Inc. is HIDDEN

LUMN Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LUMN stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.43 USD, Lumen Technologies, Inc. is HIDDEN

LUMN Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LUMN stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 3.43 USD, Lumen Technologies, Inc. is HIDDEN

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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LUMN

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1M -43%
6M -80%
1Y 162%
3Y -202%
5Y -128%
All
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FINANCIALS
13.1 B REVENUE
-9.95%
Growth Rates
1Year -9.95%
3Years -12.68%
5Years -10.16%
7Years -4.17%
10Years -3.14%
460 M OPERATING INCOME
104.80%
Growth Rates
1Year 104.80%
3Years -52.47%
5Years -34.31%
7Years -18.99%
10Years -15.26%
-55 M NET INCOME
99.47%
Growth Rates
1Year 99.47%
3Years -0.89%
5Years 59.85%
7Years -0.56%
10Years -0.69%
4.33 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
100.60%
Growth Rates
1Year 100.60%
3Years -12.65%
5Years -8.29%
7Years 1.60%
10Years -1.78%
-2.83 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
-135.64%
Growth Rates
1Year -135.64%
3Years -1.43%
5Years 4.54%
7Years 15.06%
10Years 0.83%
-1.85 B FINANCING CASH FLOW
-10183.33%
Growth Rates
1Year -10183.33%
3Years 21.37%
5Years 0.64%
7Years -4.33%
10Years 1.49%
3.33 B REVENUE
3.35%
Growth Rates
1Year -9.95%
3Years -12.68%
5Years -10.16%
7Years -4.17%
10Years -3.14%
154 M OPERATING INCOME
22.22%
Growth Rates
1Year 104.80%
3Years -52.47%
5Years -34.31%
7Years -18.99%
10Years -15.26%
85 M NET INCOME
157.43%
Growth Rates
1Year 99.47%
3Years -0.89%
5Years 59.85%
7Years -0.56%
10Years -0.69%
688 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-66.14%
Growth Rates
1Year 100.60%
3Years -12.65%
5Years -8.29%
7Years 1.60%
10Years -1.78%
-831 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-3.23%
Growth Rates
1Year -135.64%
3Years -1.43%
5Years 4.54%
7Years 15.06%
10Years 0.83%
-610 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-653.09%
Growth Rates
1Year -10183.33%
3Years 21.37%
5Years 0.64%
7Years -4.33%
10Years 1.49%
Balance Sheet Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Current Assets 4.39 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 1.89 B
Receivables 1.23 B
Other Current Assets 1.27 B
Non-Current Assets 29.1 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 20.4 B
Other Non-Current Assets 8.68 B
5.64 %3.68 %3.80 %60.97 %25.92 %Total Assets$33.5b
Current Liabilities 3.64 B
Accounts Payable 749 M
Short-Term Debt 665 M
Other Current Liabilities 2.22 B
Non-Current Liabilities 29.4 B
Long-Term Debt 17.5 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 11.9 B
6.74 %52.96 %36.02 %Total Liabilities$33.0b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Revenue 13.1 B
Cost Of Revenue 0
Gross Profit 13.1 B
Operating Expenses 12.6 B
Operating Income 460 M
Other Expenses 515 M
Net Income -55 M
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RATIOS
100.00% GROSS MARGIN
100.00%
Averages
1Year 100.00%
3Years 68.64%
5Years 63.93%
7Years 61.19%
10Years 59.39%
3.51% OPERATING MARGIN
3.51%
Averages
1Year 3.51%
3Years -14.03%
5Years -0.66%
7Years 2.28%
10Years 5.52%
-0.42% NET MARGIN
-0.42%
Averages
1Year -0.42%
3Years -26.67%
5Years -15.13%
7Years -15.22%
10Years -9.02%
-11.85% ROE
-11.85%
Averages
1Year -11.85%
3Years -832.08%
5Years -498.02%
7Years -362.56%
10Years -252.11%
-0.16% ROA
-0.16%
Averages
1Year -0.16%
3Years -11.28%
5Years -6.48%
7Years -6.14%
10Years -3.80%
0.36% ROIC
0.36%
Averages
1Year 0.36%
3Years -5.81%
5Years -0.29%
7Years 0.92%
10Years 2.09%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Net Income -55 M
Depreciation & Amortization 2.96 B
Capital Expenditures -3.23 B
Stock-Based Compensation 29 M
Change in Working Capital 2.35 B
Others 1.59 B
Free Cash Flow 1.1 B
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for LUMN of $3.83 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $1 to a high of $7 .
LUMN Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
1 USD -70.85%
LUMN Average Price Target Wall Street Target
3.83 USD 11.66%
LUMN Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
7 USD 104.08%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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7. News
Lumen Announces a Refinancing of its Term Loans under the Level 3 Financing, Inc. Credit Agreement DENVER , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) ("Lumen" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of a refinancing transaction at Level 3 Financing, Inc. ("Level 3"), giving it greater financial flexibility and stability to fund its transformation. All of Level 3's existing term loans under its Credit Agreement, dated March 22, 2024 (the "Credit Agreement"), were replaced with a new $2.4 billion term loan maturing in 2032 and priced at Term SOFR + 4.25%. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Lumen and Ciena Transmit Record-breaking 1.2 Tbps Wavelength Service Across 3,050 Kilometers Network trial paves the way for hyperscalers and enterprises to have the bandwidth agility and cost-efficiency needed for AI and next-gen applications DENVER , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) and Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) have successfully established a 1.2 terabit wavelength service trial across 3,050 kilometers (more than 1,800 miles) on Lumen's Ultra-Low-Loss (ULL) fiber network, making it the world's longest 1.2 terabit non-regenerated signal. Using 800G interfaces, Lumen and Ciena successfully tested and qualified the services to support wavelength, Ethernet, and IP services over the 1.2 Tbps single carrier channel. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) NewStreet Research and BCG Future of Connectivity Leaders Conference (Transcript) Lumen Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LUMN ) NewStreet Research and BCG Future of Connectivity Leaders Conference March 26, 2025 1:45 PM ET Company Participants Chris Stansbury - EVP, CFO Conference Call Participants Brandon Magsamen - Boston Consulting Group Brandon Magsamen Well, good afternoon. Thanks for joining us. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
Lumen: A High-Risk, High-Reward Fiber Play Lumen Technologies has faced top line contraction due to past asset sales, but expects positive free cash flow by FY 2025. The company's fiber broadband business is a key growth driver, adding 42k new subscribers and generating 19% higher revenues in the last quarter. Despite a free cash flow rebound in FY 2024, Lumen remains overleveraged compared to rivals like AT&T and Verizon. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
Why Lumen Technologies Stock Plummeted Today Lumen (LUMN -9.26%) stock got hit hard in Tuesday's trading. Its share price was down 10% just before market close on news that the company could wind up selling one of its units to AT&T. fool.com - 3 weeks ago
AT&T in talks to buy lumen's consumer fiber unit, Bloomberg News reports AT&T is in talks to acquire Lumen Technologies' consumer fiber operations, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, according to people with knowledge of the matter. reuters.com - 3 weeks ago
Lumen Technologies: The Turnaround Goes On Well Lumen Technologies is transforming into a key AI player, securing $8.5 billion in deals with tech giants and partnering with OneVizion to streamline operations. Despite a 25% share price drop, Lumen's fundamentals and AI exposure are improving, making it a 'Strong buy' with a 43% upside potential. Positive developments include a $1 billion cost savings plan, credit rating upgrade, and successful debt restructuring, enhancing Lumen's strategic positioning. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Why Lumen Stock Is Surging Today Lumen (LUMN 6.66%) stock is soaring in Friday's trading. The company's share price was up 7.8% as of 3 p.m. fool.com - 1 month ago
Lumen Skyrockets 176% in a Year: Should Investors Still Buy the Stock? Higher demand for Lumen's PCF solutions amid rapid AI proliferation is an encouraging development. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lumen Technologies to Attend Investor Conferences DENVER , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will attend the following investor conferences: J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on May 15. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Why Is Lumen (LUMN) Up 3.8% Since Last Earnings Report? Lumen (LUMN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? zacks.com - 1 month ago
Why Lumen Stock Is Gaining Today Lumen (LUMN 7.32%) stock is climbing higher in Wednesday's trading, thanks to favorable demand indicators and momentum for the broader market. The telecommunications technologies company's share price was up 6.8% as of 2:45 p.m. fool.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Telecommunications Services
MARKET CAP $ 3.52 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, 71203 https://www.lumen.com
IPO Date March 17, 1980
Employees 25000
Officers Mr. Christopher David Stansbury Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Ms. Kathleen E. Johnson President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Kye Prigg Executive Vice President of Enterprise Operations Mr. Jim Morris Director of Worldwide Carrier Management Mr. Richard J. Buyens Regional Vice President of Global Sales Midwest Region