LUMN
Lumen Technologies Inc
NYSE: LUMN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES
$8.34
-10.00% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$8.75B
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
0.72x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.75
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$3 – $12
Volume
14.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
30
out of 100
Grade: F
Strong Sell
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F3.0
Quality
D2.0
Profitability
F5.7
Valuation
C+3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
-0.5
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$8.29
-0.60%
12-Month target
—
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Intrinsic (DCF)
$11.69
Margin of safety
+32.85%
0 Strong Buy0 Buy9 Hold0 Sell2 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $380.00M — positive
+ 32.85% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z -0.46 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -14.30%
- Revenue declining -8.90% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $17.48B | $14.56B | $13.11B | $12.40B | $12.12B |
| Net income | $-1.55B | $-10.30B | $-55.00M | $-1.74B | $-200.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $-1.75 |
| Free cash flow | $1.72B | $-940.00M | $1.10B | $371.00M | $380.00M |
| Profit margin | -8.86% | -70.74% | -0.42% | -14.02% | -14.30% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | MCMILLAN, STEPHEN | Buy | 25,197 | $9.44 |
| 2026-05-21 | LINEAR, DIANKHA | Buy | 25,197 | $9.44 |
| 2026-05-21 | GOLDBERG, MICHELLE J | Buy | 25,197 | $9.44 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Lumen Technologies Inc trades at $8.34. Our Smart Value Score of 30/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of -0.46, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $12.12B. with profit margins at -14.30%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $11.69.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lumen Technologies Inc's stock price?
Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) trades at $8.34, on a P/S of 0.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Lumen Technologies Inc overvalued?
Lumen Technologies Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 30/100 (Grade F), which we rate Strong Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $11.69 versus the $8.34 price, a 32.9% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $8.29, about 0.6% below the current $8.34. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $11.69, a +32.9% margin of safety versus today's $8.34. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Lumen Technologies Inc's revenue?
Lumen Technologies Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $12.12B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Lumen Technologies Inc's Altman Z-Score is -0.46, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryTELECOM SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.72x
ROE-14.93%
Beta1.72
50D MA$8.95
200D MA$7.88
Shares out1.03B
Float0.95B
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Avg volume14.3M
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