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Lumen (LUMN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LUMN Stock Forecast

Lumen (LUMN) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $7.75, with a high of $8.00 and a low of $7.25. This represents a -25.05% decline from the last price of $10.34.

$1 $3 $5 $7 $9 $11 High: $8 Avg: $7.75 Low: $7.25 Last Closed Price: $10.34

LUMN Stock Rating

Lumen stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (14.29%), 17 Hold (60.71%), 7 Sell (25.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 0 7 17 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LUMN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLumen-25.05%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 19.68%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 15.89%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts115
Avg Price Target$8.00$8.00$6.67
Last Closing Price$10.34$10.34$10.34
Upside/Downside-22.63%-22.63%-35.49%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 26--10-111
Apr, 26--10-111
Mar, 26-110-112
Feb, 26118-212
Jan, 26118-111
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 06, 2026UBS$8.00$9.24-13.42%-22.63%
Feb 05, 2026UBS$6.00$6.63-9.50%-41.97%
Feb 04, 2026Goldman Sachs$7.25$8.46-14.30%-29.88%
Nov 25, 2025RBC Capital$8.00$7.911.14%-22.63%
Sep 02, 2025Goldman Sachs$4.10$4.79-14.41%-60.35%
Aug 16, 2024Eric LuebchowWells Fargo$4.00$5.71-29.95%-61.32%
Aug 07, 2024Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$7.00$6.635.58%-32.30%
Aug 07, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$4.00$6.63-39.67%-61.32%
Aug 06, 2024Michael RollinsCitigroup$3.15$2.5921.62%-69.54%
Jul 01, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$1.00$1.10-9.09%-90.33%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 06, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Feb 05, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 05, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 04, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 04, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformMarket Performdowngrade
Nov 25, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 31, 2025CitigroupBuyNeutraldowngrade
Sep 25, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
May 05, 2025Raymond JamesMarket PerformOutperformupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-15 $-11 $-7 $-3 $1 $5 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.92$-1.54$-10.48$-0.06$-1.75---
Avg Forecast$1.94$1.52$0.10$-0.35$-0.73$-0.43$-0.15$-0.04
High Forecast$1.97$1.54$0.11$-0.34$-0.50$-0.07$0.47$-0.04
Low Forecast$1.90$1.49$0.09$-0.36$-0.96$-0.90$-0.77$-0.04
Surprise %-1.03%-201.32%-10580.00%-82.86%139.73%---

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $15B $17B $18B $20B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.69B$17.48B$14.56B$13.11B$12.40B---
Avg Forecast$19.70B$17.46B$14.49B$12.97B$12.31B$12.02B$12.18B$12.19B
High Forecast$19.96B$17.60B$14.50B$12.99B$12.34B$12.02B$12.23B$12.31B
Low Forecast$19.36B$17.19B$14.47B$12.95B$12.29B$12.02B$12.14B$11.94B
Surprise %-0.09%0.09%0.48%1.05%0.76%---

Net Income Forecast

$-35B $-25B $-15B $-5B $5B $15B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.03B$-1.55B$-10.30B$-55.00M$-1.74B---
Avg Forecast$1.91B$166.74M$-10.30B$-343.68M$-792.66M$-412.76M$-42.50M$-39.32M
High Forecast$1.94B$643.24M$12.44B$-336.83M$-496.34M$-67.99M$458.77M$-38.30M
Low Forecast$1.87B$-309.76M$-33.04B$-350.52M$-939.22M$-883.71M$-753.70M$-39.85M
Surprise %6.32%-1028.39%--84.00%119.39%---

LUMN Forecast FAQ

Is Lumen stock a buy?

Lumen stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 17 Hold, 7 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 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $7.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $7.25 at the low end to $8 at the high end, suggesting a potential -25.05% change from the previous closing price of $10.34.

How does Lumen stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lumen's stock forecast shows a -25.05% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (19.68%) and underperforming the telecom stocks industry (15.89%).

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

  • May 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 90.91% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 90.91% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 83.33% 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 2026 is $-0.43, marking a -75.43% decrease from the reported $-1.75 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $-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 2026 is $12.02B, reflecting a -3.08% decrease from the reported $12.4B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $12.18B, and $12.19B for 2028.

What is Lumen’s net income forecast?

Lumen's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $-413M, representing a -76.26% decrease from the reported $-1.739B in 2025. Projections indicate $-42.5M in 2027, and $-39.323M in 2028.