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Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)
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12/05/2025: LUMN (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $7.23
1 Year Target Price $7.23
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 325.06% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.48B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.23 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.23 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 3.01 - 11.95 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.01 - 11.95 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.67 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -13.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.25% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.23% | Return on Equity (TTM) -78.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 20.49 | Enterprise Value 25359410591 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 |
Enterprise Value 25359410591 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.58 | Shares Outstanding 1025643740 | Shares Floating 944464038 |
Shares Outstanding 1025643740 | Shares Floating 944464038 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.04 | Percent Institutions 68.67 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lumen Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lumen Technologies, formerly CenturyLink, was founded in 1968 as Central Telephone & Utilities. Through numerous acquisitions, including Qwest in 2011 and Level 3 Communications in 2017, it evolved into a global technology company focused on network, cloud, and security solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Business Wireline Services: Provides data, voice, and managed services to enterprise customers. Includes fiber-optic networks, cloud connectivity, and IT solutions.
- Wholesale: Offers network capacity and services to other telecommunications providers.
- Small Business: Provides bundled services to small and medium-sized businesses.
Leadership and Structure
Kate Johnson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, divided into business segments like Business Wireline, Wholesale and Small Business.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Optical Wave Lengths: Provides high-capacity bandwidth solutions over Lumen's global fiber network. Competitors are Zayo Group and Verizon. No specific market share or revenue information provided.
- Ethernet Services: Offers dedicated network connectivity for businesses. Competitors include AT&T, Verizon and Windstream. No specific market share or revenue information provided.
- Content Delivery Network (CDN): Accelerates delivery of content, improving user experience. Competitors are Akamai and Cloudflare. No specific market share or revenue information provided.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the increasing demand for bandwidth, cloud computing, and cybersecurity solutions. The industry is highly competitive, with technological advancements requiring constant innovation.
Positioning
Lumen Technologies Inc aims to be a leading provider of network, cloud, and security solutions for enterprises. Its extensive fiber network is a key competitive advantage. The focus is on delivering these network solutions to the edge.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for telecommunications and related services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Lumen is attempting to position itself to capture edge computing and next-generation services revenue from within that overall TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive fiber network infrastructure
- Broad portfolio of network, cloud, and security solutions
- Established relationships with enterprise customers
- Global reach
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Declining legacy voice and data revenues
- Complex organizational structure
- Integration challenges from past acquisitions
Opportunities
- Growing demand for bandwidth and cloud services
- Expansion of edge computing solutions
- Increased adoption of cybersecurity technologies
- Government investment in broadband infrastructure
Threats
- Intense competition from other telecommunications providers
- Technological disruption
- Economic downturn
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VZ
- T
- CMCSA
Competitive Landscape
Lumen Technologies faces intense competition from larger and more diversified telecommunications companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive fiber network, but it needs to effectively leverage this asset to drive growth in new areas.
Major Acquisitions
Level 3 Communications
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 34000
- Strategic Rationale: Enhanced network capabilities and expanded geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been challenged by declining legacy revenues.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest modest revenue growth driven by cloud and security solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Lumen Technologies is focusing on selling off non-core assets, reducing debt, and investing in growth areas like edge computing.
Summary
Lumen Technologies is a company in transition, seeking to pivot from legacy services to growth areas like cloud and edge computing. Its extensive fiber network is a valuable asset, but it faces challenges from high debt and intense competition. Successful execution of its strategic plan is critical for future success. The decision to cut dividends reflects a shift toward deleveraging and strategic investment.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Industry News and Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Financial data and market conditions are subject to change.
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About Lumen Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Monroe, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1972-12-15 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Kathleen E. Johnson | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 24000 | Website https://www.lumen.com |
Full time employees 24000 | Website https://www.lumen.com | ||
Lumen Technologies, Inc., a networking company, provides integrated products and services to business and mass customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Business and Mass Markets. It offers dark fiber and conduit, edge cloud, internet protocol (IP), voice over IP, managed security, software-defined wide area networks, unified communications and collaboration, and optical services; ethernet and VPN data networks services; and legacy services to manage cash flow, including time division multiplexing voice and private line; other legacy services, such as Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) based ethernet, legacy data hosting services, and conferencing services; and managed and professional service solutions, as well as sells communications equipment. The company also provides high speed and lower speed broadband service to residential and small business customers; local and long-distance voice services, professional services, and other ancillary services; and federal broadband and state support programs. It serves its products and services under the Lumen, Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink, and Black Lotus Labs brands. 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.
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