Update shared on02 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 4.91%The upward revision in Lumen Technologies' price target reflects improved consensus revenue growth forecasts—from -4.0% to -2.7% per annum—driving the fair value estimate higher from $4.82 to $5.14.
What's in the News
- Pac-12 Enterprises is deploying Lumen's Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and network solutions to enable scalable, cost-efficient, high-quality remote sports broadcasting, reducing costs and supporting real-time production needs.
- Lumen is expanding U.S. data center and cloud connectivity, offering up to 400Gbps Ethernet and IP services in 16 metro markets, enhancing speed, flexibility, and scalability for enterprise customers.
- Lumen reported a $628 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge for Q2 2025.
- The company issued earnings guidance for 2025, projecting a net loss between $1,455 million and $650 million.
- Lumen was added to multiple Russell growth and small/mid cap indices, including the Russell 3000, 2500, 2000, and Small Cap Comp Growth benchmarks.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Lumen Technologies
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $4.82 to $5.14.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Lumen Technologies has significantly risen from -4.0% per annum to -2.7% per annum.
- The Discount Rate for Lumen Technologies has fallen slightly from 9.56% to 9.35%.
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