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Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: LUMN (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 35 days. Simulated Profits (37.95%). Updated daily EoD!
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 $5.24
1 Year Target Price $5.24
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 302.37% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.24 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5.24 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 3.01 - 10.33 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.01 - 10.33 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.19 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -9.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.68% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.71% | Return on Equity (TTM) -78.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 20.49 | Enterprise Value 23149778999 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 23149778999 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.99 | Shares Outstanding 1026140909 | Shares Floating 944942379 |
Shares Outstanding 1026140909 | Shares Floating 944942379 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.04 | Percent Institutions 71.47 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lumen Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Lumen Technologies, formerly CenturyLink, was founded in 1968 as Central Telephone & Utilities. It has grown through numerous acquisitions, becoming a major provider of telecommunications and network services. Key milestones include the acquisition of Level 3 Communications in 2017.
Core Business Areas
- Business & Wholesale: Provides fiber infrastructure, data analytics, and managed services to businesses and wholesale customers.
- Mass Markets: Offers broadband, voice, and video services to residential and small business customers (primarily under the CenturyLink brand).
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Kate Johnson. The organizational structure includes business units focused on enterprise, small business, and residential customers, supported by technology and operations teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Quantum Fiber: Fiber-based internet service for residential and small business customers. Lumen has been growing this market share as they build out their fiber network. Competitors include Verizon Fios, Google Fiber, and AT&T Fiber. Revenue is increasing but total subscribers has not yet off set legacy line losses
- Edge Computing Solutions: Provides edge computing infrastructure and services for businesses. Competition is stiff and includes Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Market Share is still developing.
- Network Solutions: Provides network services such as bandwidth and Ethernet. Competitors include Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast. Revenue is being impacted due to overall bandwidth commoditization
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The telecommunications industry is rapidly evolving, with increasing demand for high-speed internet, cloud services, and edge computing. Competition is intense, and technological advancements are constant.
Positioning
Lumen is positioned as a provider of network, cloud, and security solutions, focusing on enterprise customers. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive fiber network and focus on edge computing.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for enterprise network and edge computing is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Lumen is positioning itself to capture a significant portion of this market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive fiber network
- Focus on edge computing
- Strong enterprise customer base
- Data and AI capabilites
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Declining legacy revenues
- Complex organizational structure
- Brand image needs improvements
Opportunities
- Growing demand for edge computing
- Expansion of fiber network
- Strategic partnerships
- Increase US government investment into rural broadband
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturn
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VZ
- T
- CMCSA
- CCI
Competitive Landscape
Lumen faces intense competition from larger telecommunications companies and cloud providers. Its advantages include its extensive fiber network and focus on edge computing.
Major Acquisitions
Level 3 Communications
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 34000
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Lumen's network footprint and capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been slow due to declining legacy revenues.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest modest revenue growth driven by edge computing and fiber expansion. Profitability is expected to improve. Check public financials for up to date numerical data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the fiber network, investing in edge computing infrastructure, and streamlining the organization.
Summary
Lumen Technologies faces challenges due to declining legacy revenues and high debt, but has strengths in its fiber network and edge computing focus. The company is transitioning towards growth areas and has elimiated their dividend to facilitate strategic investment. Overcoming debt and executing on its new strategy will be key to its long-term success. Competition from larger players and technological changes remain significant hurdles.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Lumen Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Monroe, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1972-12-15 | President & CEO 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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