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 | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| 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$1.60 |
| 52 Week High | US$2.98 |
| 52 Week Low | US$1.20 |
| Beta | 1.51 |
| 1 Month Change | 20.30% |
| 3 Month Change | 4.58% |
| 1 Year Change | -35.22% |
| 3 Year Change | -46.13% |
| 5 Year Change | -95.69% |
| Change since IPO | -95.11% |
Recent News & Updates
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.
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.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.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.Recent updates
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.ATUS: Lightpath Reorganization Approval Will Drive Future Asset Value Recognition
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Aug 23Shareholder Returns
| OPTU | US Media | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 6.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | -35.2% | -5.9% | 27.7% |
Return vs Industry: OPTU underperformed the US Media industry which returned -6.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: OPTU underperformed the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| OPTU volatility | |
|---|---|
| OPTU Average Weekly Movement | 8.2% |
| Media Industry Average Movement | 9.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: OPTU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: OPTU's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,500 | Dennis Mathew | investors.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$752.69m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$1.87b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$8.59b |
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P/S Ratio-0.4x
P/E RatioIs OPTU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| OPTU income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$8.59b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.64b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.95b |
| Other Expenses | US$7.82b |
| Earnings | -US$1.87b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 07, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -3.97 |
| Gross Margin | 69.30% |
| Net Profit Margin | -21.76% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -1,138.7% |
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 | 2026/05/01 05:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Optimum Communications, Inc. is covered by 40 analysts. 14 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 |