Optimum Communications (OPTU) Stock Overview
Provides broadband communications and video services under the Optimum brand in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$1.36 |
| 52 Week High | US$2.98 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.58 |
| Beta | 1.37 |
| 1 Month Change | 69.09% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.73% |
| 1 Year Change | -34.62% |
| 3 Year Change | -54.36% |
| 5 Year Change | -95.99% |
| Change since IPO | -95.84% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
OPTU: Softer Bearish Views Will Eventually Support Margin Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Optimum Communications from $2.00 to about $1.96, reflecting lower price targets from several firms and ongoing concerns about debt leverage, upcoming maturities, and a still challenging cable environment, despite one recent upgrade to Neutral. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Optimum Communications points to a mixed backdrop, with several firms cutting price targets and expressing concern about leverage and upcoming debt maturities, while one firm has shifted to a more neutral stance after previously being negative.
Narrative Update • May 13
OPTU: Slower Broadband Progress Will Delay But Not Derail Turnaround Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Optimum Communications by about $0.30 to $1.34, as a series of recent target cuts and downgrades point to slower revenue trends, slightly thinner margins, and a lower future P/E assumption for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Optimum Communications has turned more cautious, with several firms cutting price targets and shifting ratings lower as expectations are reset around growth, margins, and the time needed for any operational improvement to show up in the numbers.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
OPTU: Softer Bearish Views Will Eventually Support Margin Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Optimum Communications from $2.00 to about $1.96, reflecting lower price targets from several firms and ongoing concerns about debt leverage, upcoming maturities, and a still challenging cable environment, despite one recent upgrade to Neutral. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Optimum Communications points to a mixed backdrop, with several firms cutting price targets and expressing concern about leverage and upcoming debt maturities, while one firm has shifted to a more neutral stance after previously being negative.Narrative Update • May 13
OPTU: Slower Broadband Progress Will Delay But Not Derail Turnaround Potential
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Optimum Communications by about $0.30 to $1.34, as a series of recent target cuts and downgrades point to slower revenue trends, slightly thinner margins, and a lower future P/E assumption for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Optimum Communications has turned more cautious, with several firms cutting price targets and shifting ratings lower as expectations are reset around growth, margins, and the time needed for any operational improvement to show up in the numbers.Narrative Update • Apr 23
OPTU: Slower Subscriber Traction And Competitive Pressures Will Temper Turnaround Potential
Optimum Communications' analyst price target has been reduced from $2.38 to $1.64 as analysts factor in slower subscriber trends, a more competitive broadband market, and recent downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Optimum Communications has tilted more cautious, with several firms lowering ratings and price targets as they reassess expectations for subscriber trends, execution on the turnaround plan, and the competitive broadband backdrop.Narrative Update • Apr 07
OPTU: Longer Turnaround Timeline Will Eventually Unlock Margin Upside Potential
Optimum Communications' analyst price target has been reduced to $1.90. Analysts cite slower subscriber momentum, more competitive broadband conditions, and a longer expected timeline for any operational turnaround as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Mar 24
OPTU: Slower Turnaround In Tougher Broadband Market Will Still Unlock Margin Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Optimum Communications to $1.90 from $2.75, citing slower than expected subscriber gains, tougher broadband competition, and an operational turnaround that may take longer than initially anticipated. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Optimum Communications, with several firms moving to more neutral ratings and trimming price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 10
OPTU: Extended Turnaround Execution Will Eventually Unlock Undervalued Margin Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Optimum Communications by $0.85 to $1.90 as they account for a more competitive broadband market and a slower path for the operational turnaround. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a more cautious stance on Optimum Communications, with price targets trimmed as analysts factor in a tougher broadband market and a slower path for the operational turnaround.Narrative Update • Feb 24
OPTU: Margin Upside Will Depend On Extended Operational Turnaround Execution
Analysts have cut their price target on Optimum Communications to about $2.00 from closer to $4.00, citing slower expected revenue trends, a reduced future P/E multiple, and a longer path to an operational turnaround in a tougher broadband market, even as margin assumptions have improved. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Optimum Communications, with several firms lowering ratings and price targets as they factor in a tougher broadband market and a slower operational turnaround.Narrative Update • Feb 10
OPTU: Margin Reset And Antitrust Lawsuit Will Shape Prospective Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Optimum Communications to $2.25 from $3.50, citing updated models after the Q3 report that reflect a lower fair value, a slightly reduced discount rate, modestly weaker revenue growth assumptions, improved profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge the reduced $2.25 price target but view it as a recalibration to updated Q3 information rather than a shift to a negative stance.Narrative Update • Jan 26
OPTU: Margin Reset And Antitrust Lawsuit Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lowered their price target on Optimum Communications to $2.25 from $3.50, citing updated models after the Q3 report that reflect a lower fair value estimate and revised profit margin assumptions. They continue to expect that operational changes could support margin improvement over time.Narrative Update • Jan 10
OPTU: Operational Changes And Legal Action Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Optimum Communications to $2.25 from $3.50, citing updated models after the Q3 report and an expectation that the company’s operational changes could support margin improvements over time. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that while the 12 month price target has been reduced to $2.25, some analysts still see room for execution upside if Optimum Communications delivers on its planned operational changes.Narrative Update • Dec 24
OPTU: Lightpath Reorganization And Fiber Demand Will Drive Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Optimum Communications from approximately $2.40 to about $2.38 per share. This reflects a modest recalibration of fair value as they incorporate updated post Q3 margin assumptions, while still expecting operational changes to support gradual profitability improvements.Narrative Update • Dec 10
OPTU: Lightpath Reorganization Approval Will Drive Future Margin Expansion Over Time
Optimum Communications' analyst price target has been reduced by analysts to approximately $2.25 from prior levels near $3.50. This reflects tempered expectations, despite confidence that recent operational changes can gradually enhance margins and support long term profitability.Narrative Update • Nov 26
OPTU: Lightpath Reorganization Approval Will Drive Future Asset Value Recognition
Analysts have lowered their price target for Optimum Communications from approximately $2.72 to $2.40, citing slower expected margin improvement. This adjustment comes despite near-term operational changes and updated post-earnings forecasts.Narrative Update • Nov 08
ATUS: Lightpath Reorganization Approval Will Drive Future Asset Value Recognition
Analysts have revised their price target for Optimum Communications downward from $2.78 to $2.72. They cite ongoing constraints in profit margins and a higher discount rate, despite generally positive outlooks for subsidiary Lightpath's recent reorganization and growth prospects.Seeking Alpha • Oct 21
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| OPTU | US Media | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 28.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | -34.6% | -17.1% | 24.8% |
Return vs Industry: OPTU underperformed the US Media industry which returned -13.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OPTU underperformed the US Market which returned 23.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OPTU volatility | |
|---|---|
| OPTU Average Weekly Movement | 24.7% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 8.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: OPTU's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: OPTU's weekly volatility has increased from 14% to 25% over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,500 | Dennis Mathew | www.optimum.com |
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 mobile services to residential and business customers. The company’s video services include delivery of broadcast stations and cable networks; over the top services; video-on-demand, high-definition channels, digital video recorder, and pay-per-view services; and video programming services.
Optimum Communications, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| OPTU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$614.64m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$4.68b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$8.50b |
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P/S Ratio-0.1x
P/E RatioIs OPTU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OPTU income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$8.50b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.60b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.91b |
| Other Expenses | US$10.58b |
| Earnings | -US$4.68b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -9.82 |
| Gross Margin | 69.45% |
| Net Profit Margin | -55.01% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -509.4% |
How did OPTU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/15 07:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Optimum Communications, Inc. is covered by 36 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Charles Beale | Arete Research Services LLP |
| William Power | Baird |
| James Ratcliffe | Barclays |