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Lumen (LUMN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LUMN Stock Forecast

Lumen (LUMN) stock forecast, based on 23 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $5.63, with a high of $10.00 and a low of $3.15. This represents a 34.05% increase from the last price of $4.20.

$1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 High: $10 Avg: $5.63 Low: $3.15 Last Closed Price: $4.2

LUMN Stock Rating

Lumen stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 23 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (21.74%), 13 Hold (56.52%), 5 Sell (21.74%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 23 0 5 13 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LUMN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLumen34.05%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 6.78%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 14.97%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--5
Avg Price Target--$3.83
Last Closing Price$4.20$4.20$4.20
Upside/Downside---8.81%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 25237-113
May, 25128-112
Apr, 25-29-112
Mar, 25129-113
Feb, 251181213
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 16, 2024Eric LuebchowWells Fargo$4.00$5.71-29.95%-4.76%
Aug 07, 2024Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$7.00$6.635.58%66.67%
Aug 07, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$4.00$6.63-39.67%-4.76%
Aug 06, 2024Michael RollinsCitigroup$3.15$2.5921.62%-25.00%
Jul 01, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$1.00$1.10-9.09%-76.19%
Feb 08, 2023Goldman Sachs$4.00$3.892.83%-4.76%
Feb 08, 2023Citigroup$3.50$4.99-29.86%-16.67%
Feb 01, 2023Citigroup$6.25$5.4215.31%48.81%
Dec 06, 2022Brett FeldmanGoldman Sachs$6.00$5.2015.38%42.86%
May 05, 2022Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$12.00$10.7012.15%185.71%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 05, 2025Raymond JamesMarket PerformOutperformupgrade
Nov 04, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 21, 2024Raymond JamesMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Aug 16, 2024Wells FargoBuyUnderweightdowngrade
Aug 07, 2024Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 07, 2024MoffettNathansonSellSellhold
Aug 07, 2024Goldman SachsSellNeutralupgrade
Aug 06, 2024CitigroupNeutralReduceupgrade
Jul 01, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralSellinitialise
Sep 05, 2023Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-15 $-11 $-7 $-3 $1 $5 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.14$1.92$-1.54$-10.48$-0.06----
Avg Forecast$1.43$1.94$1.52$0.10$-0.35$-0.73$-0.43$-0.15$-0.04
High Forecast$1.46$1.97$1.54$0.11$-0.34$-0.50$-0.07$0.47$-0.04
Low Forecast$1.40$1.90$1.49$0.09$-0.36$-0.96$-0.90$-0.77$-0.04
Surprise %-179.72%-1.03%-201.32%-10580.00%-82.86%----

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $17B $19B $21B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$20.71B$19.69B$17.48B$14.56B$13.11B----
Avg Forecast$20.70B$19.70B$17.46B$14.49B$12.97B$12.31B$12.02B$12.18B$12.19B
High Forecast$20.97B$19.96B$17.60B$14.50B$12.99B$12.34B$12.02B$12.23B$12.31B
Low Forecast$20.34B$19.36B$17.19B$14.47B$12.95B$12.29B$12.02B$12.14B$11.94B
Surprise %0.04%-0.09%0.09%0.48%1.05%----

Net Income Forecast

$-35B $-25B $-15B $-5B $5B $15B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.23B$2.03B$-1.55B$-10.30B$-55.00M----
Avg Forecast$-192.17M$1.91B$166.74M$-10.30B$-343.68M$-792.66M$-412.76M$-42.50M$-39.32M
High Forecast$172.26M$1.94B$643.24M$12.44B$-336.83M$-496.34M$-67.99M$458.77M$-38.30M
Low Forecast$-556.60M$1.87B$-309.76M$-33.04B$-350.52M$-939.22M$-883.71M$-753.70M$-39.85M
Surprise %541.09%6.32%-1028.39%--84.00%----

LUMN Forecast FAQ

Is Lumen stock a buy?

Lumen stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 23 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 13 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lumen is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Lumen's price target?

Lumen's price target, set by 23 Wall Street analysts, averages $5.63 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $3.15 at the low end to $10 at the high end, suggesting a potential 34.05% change from the previous closing price of $4.2.

How does Lumen stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lumen's stock forecast shows a 34.05% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (6.78%) and outperforming the telecom stocks industry (14.97%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Lumen over the past three months?

  • June 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • May 2025: 8.33% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.

What is Lumen’s EPS forecast?

Lumen's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $-0.73, marking a 1116.67% increase from the reported $-0.06 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $-0.43 in 2026, $-0.15 in 2027, and $-0.04 in 2028.

What is Lumen’s revenue forecast?

Lumen's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $12.31B, reflecting a -6.10% decrease from the reported $13.11B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $12.02B, followed by $12.18B for 2027, and $12.19B for 2028.

What is Lumen’s net income forecast?

Lumen's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $-793M, representing an 1341.19% increase from the reported $-55M in 2024. Projections indicate $-413M in 2026, $-42.5M in 2027, and $-39.323M in 2028.