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Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU)
$0.99-0.06 (-5.94%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Optimum Communications, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband communications and video services under the Optimum brand in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
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The Narrative
OPTU in the Communication Services sector is trading at $0.99 with a market capitalization of $251M. Wall Street consensus targets $1.06 (9 analysts), implying a +6.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $0.58, remaining 26.8% 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 30/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +6.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.02B↓ | $2.07B↓ | $2.18B↑ | $2.11B↓ | $2.15B |
| Gross Profit | $1.44B↑ | $1.43B↓ | $1.52B↑ | $1.47B↓ | $1.48B |
| Operating Income | $373.02M↑ | $367.54M↓ | $428.21M↑ | $403.34M↑ | $377.95M |
| Net Income | -$291.76M↑ | -$2.88B↓ | -$71.20M↑ | -$1.63B↓ | -$96.25M |
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Fundamentals
Optimum Communications, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband communications and video services under the Optimum brand in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It provides broadband, video, telephony, and...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$250.87M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.22
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
87.81%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.60M
Recent News
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Why Optimum Communications (OPTU) Stock Is Up Today
Shares of telecommunications and cable services provider Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) jumped 4.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network infrastructure in Lubbock, Texas. According to the company’s press release, the project includes the construction of an approximately 100-mile fiber ring designed to power the local network backbone. The network upgrade delivers enhanced performance across the city, providin
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