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LUMN
Lumen Technologies, Inc.
$6.99
-0.08
(-1.13%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 7.169B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 57.931M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Communication Services | |||||
| Industry: | Telecommunications Services | |||||
| CEO: | Kathleen E. Johnson | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 24000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.lumen.com |
Lumen Technologies, Inc., a facilities-based technology and communications company, provides various integrated products and services under the Lumen, Quantum Fiber, and CenturyLink brands to business and residential customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Business and Mass Markets. It offers compute and application services, such as cloud services, IT solutions, unified communication and collaboration solutions, colocation and data center services, content delivery services, and managed security services; and IP and data services, including VPN data network, Ethernet, internet protocol (IP), and voice over internet protocol. The company also provides fiber infrastructure services comprising high bandwidth optical wavelength networks; and unlit optical fiber and related professional services. In addition, it offers voice and other services, including private line services, a direct circuit or channel specifically dedicated for connecting two or more organizational sites; a portfolio of traditional time division multiplexing voice services; and synchronous optical network-based Ethernet, legacy data hosting services, and conferencing services. As of December 31, 2021, the company served approximately 4.5 million broadband subscribers. 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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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 14,557,000 | 13,108,000 | 12,402,000 |
| Gross Profit | 7,413,000 | 6,405,000 | 3,015,000 |
| EBITDA | -6,094,000 | 4,098,000 | 1,317,000 |
| Operating Income | -9,584,000 | 460,000 | -184,000 |
| Net Income | -10,298,000 | -55,000 | -1,739,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 34,018,000 | 33,496,000 | 34,342,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 33,601,000 | 33,032,000 | 35,459,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 417,000 | 464,000 | -1,117,000 |
| Total Debt | 20,256,000 | 18,159,000 | 17,707,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,234,000 | 1,889,000 | 1,003,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 2,160,000 | 4,333,000 | 4,738,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -3,100,000 | -3,231,000 | -4,367,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -940,000 | 1,102,000 | 371,000 |
| Net Income | -10,298,000 | -55,000 | -1,739,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 941,000 | -348,000 | -886,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 9,934,257.894 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 10,496,797.590 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 10,285,666.667 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 1,266,906.535 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 1,338,646.692 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 1,311,721.365 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | -546,285.325 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | -508,452.720 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | -532,083.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,041,530.959 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 2,157,135.186 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,113,746.911 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | -0.540 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | -0.510 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | -0.550 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Strong Q4 2024 Performance: Lumen Technologies reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, with earnings of $0.09 per share against a consensus estimate of a $0.08 loss per share, and revenue surpassing Wall Street expectations, driven by data center demand amid the AI boom.
- Strategic Positioning in AI Economy: The company is focusing on "cloudifying telecom" to support the AI economy, as highlighted in Q4 earnings reviews, positioning Lumen as a potential disruptor in the telecommunications sector with growth in Quantum Fiber and PCF deals.
- Positive Cash Flow Metrics: Lumen generated $4.333 billion in operating cash flow and $1.102 billion in free cash flow for FY2024, reflecting operational efficiency despite net income challenges, supported by a free cash flow yield of 26.65%.
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| Open: | 6.76 | Previous Close: | 7.07 | |
| Day Low: | 6.7 | Day High: | 7.11 | |
| Year Low: | 3.01 | Year High: | 11.95 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 7.41 | Price Avg 200: | 6.74 | |
| Volume: | 9.038M | Average Volume: | 13.986M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Lumen Technologies, also known by its ticker LUMN. If you’re not familiar with Lumen, let me give you the quick rundown. This company is a major player in the telecommunications space, operating within the broader technology and communications sector. They provide a wide range of services, from network infrastructure to cloud and security solutions, primarily catering to businesses and wholesale clients. With a significant market cap and a global footprint, Lumen is a name…
