$6.64-0.13 (-1.92%)
Lumen Technologies, Inc., a networking company, provides integrated products and services to business and mass customers in the United States and internationally.
Lumen Technologies, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $6.64 with a market capitalization of $6.7B. Wall Street consensus targets $7.64 (10 analysts), implying a +15.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 44% below its 52-week high of $11.95, remaining 14.2% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 55/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.81Bβ | $2.90Bβ | $3.04Bβ | $3.09Bβ | $3.09B |
| Gross Profit | $1.39Bβ | $1.46Bβ | $1.41Bβ | $1.39Bβ | $1.47B |
| Operating Income | -$57.00Mβ | $6.00Mβ | -$200.00Mβ | -$116.00Mβ | $25.00M |
| Net Income | -$201.00Mβ | -$200.00Mβ | -$2.00Mβ | -$621.00Mβ | -$915.00M |
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