Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) Stock Forecast
LUMN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $7.49 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +61.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.16
- 52-week range
- $4.55 – $11.83
LUMN analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LUMN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LUMN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.24 | −$0.32 | −$0.18 | −$0.20 | −18.6% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.83 | −$1.00 | −$0.49 | −$0.13 | −541.4% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.29 | −$0.63 | −$0.01 | −$0.83 | +65.3% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LUMN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.73B | $2.68B | $2.76B | −11.5% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.13B | $10.98B | $11.21B | −10.3% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.72B | $10.42B | $10.93B | −3.7% | 10 |
LUMN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LUMN revenue: reported and forecast
LUMN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.15 | −$0.20 | −$0.21 | −$0.22 | −$0.24 | +57.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.80 | −$0.79 | −$0.81 | −$0.82 | −$0.83 | +4.8% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.29 | −$0.27 | −$0.30 | −$0.30 | −$0.29 | −0.7% | 2 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LUMN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LUMN beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from LUMN
10 analysts cover Lumen Technologies; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $7.49, 61.1% above the latest close of $4.65. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.83 per share for 2026, −541.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.29 per share on revenue of $10.7 billion. Lumen Technologies beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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LUMN forecast FAQ
What is Lumen Technologies's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lumen Technologies is $7.49, 61.1% above the latest close of $4.65.
Is Lumen Technologies a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Lumen Technologies, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 8 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lumen Technologies's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.83 per share for 2026 (range −$1.00 to −$0.49); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.29.
What is Lumen Technologies's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $11.1 billion, growth of −10.3%; for 2027 it is $10.7 billion.
When does Lumen Technologies report earnings?
Lumen Technologies is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.16.
Does Lumen Technologies usually beat earnings estimates?
Lumen Technologies reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.