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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 65.59% increase from the last price of $3.40.

$1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 High: $10 Avg: $5.63 Low: $3.15 Last Closed Price: $3.4

LUMN Stock Rating

Lumen stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 23 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (17.39%), 14 Hold (60.87%), 5 Sell (21.74%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 23 0 5 14 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LUMN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLumen65.59%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 18.21%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 19.89%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--5
Avg Price Target--$3.83
Last Closing Price$3.40$3.40$3.40
Upside/Downside--12.65%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25-29-112
Mar, 25129-113
Feb, 251181213
Jan, 251181213
Dec, 241-81212
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%17.65%
Aug 07, 2024Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$7.00$6.635.58%105.88%
Aug 07, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$4.00$6.63-39.67%17.65%
Aug 06, 2024Michael RollinsCitigroup$3.15$2.5921.62%-7.35%
Jul 01, 2024James SchneiderGoldman Sachs$1.00$1.10-9.09%-70.59%
Feb 08, 2023Goldman Sachs$4.00$3.892.83%17.65%
Feb 08, 2023Citigroup$3.50$4.99-29.86%2.94%
Feb 01, 2023Citigroup$6.25$5.4215.31%83.82%
Dec 06, 2022Brett FeldmanGoldman Sachs$6.00$5.2015.38%76.47%
May 05, 2022Gregory WilliamsWilliams Trading$12.00$10.7012.15%252.94%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Jun 06, 2023Raymond JamesMarket Performupgrade

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, 4 Buy, 14 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 65.59% change from the previous closing price of $3.4.

How does Lumen stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lumen's stock forecast shows a 65.59% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (18.21%) and outperforming the telecom stocks industry (19.89%).

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

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 15.38% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 61.54% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 15.38% 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.