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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 10, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.25
Last Year’s EPS
0.09
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Lumen Technologies demonstrated significant progress in financial performance, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements, particularly in the PCF and NaaS segments. Despite challenges in legacy telecom revenue and public sector declines, the company's strategic initiatives in AI infrastructure and debt management suggest a promising trajectory toward growth.
Company Guidance
During Lumen Technologies' third quarter 2025 earnings call, significant financial and operational metrics were highlighted, showcasing a strong performance. The company's revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow exceeded Street consensus, with revenue decline slowing to 4.2% year-over-year, totaling $3.087 billion. The business segment experienced a modest revenue decline of 3.2%, while mass market revenue fell by 7.7%. Lumen's business transformation efforts resulted in over $250 million in run-rate cost savings by Q3, projected to reach $350 million by year-end. The company successfully refinanced $2.4 billion in debt and repriced term loans, leading to substantial interest savings. Additionally, Lumen's revenue from North American enterprise grew to represent 50% of the total, up from 35.5% three years ago, driven by a 10.5% increase in core network grow products. Notably, Lumen secured over $1 billion in new private connectivity fabric deals, bringing the total to over $10 billion, with an expected recurring revenue stream of $400 million to $500 million by 2028. The company's NaaS platform has gained traction, with over 1,500 enterprise customers and a significant increase in NaaS fabric ports and services. Lumen also launched Internet on-demand services, dramatically expanding market reach. The company anticipates $900 million to $1.1 billion in incremental revenue by 2028 through its PCF and digital initiatives, aligning with its strategy to transition to a revenue growth phase.
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue, EBITDA, and free cash flow all exceeded Street consensus. Revenue declined only 3.2% year-over-year, outperforming competitors.
Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF) Deals
Signed over $1 billion in new PCF deals, bringing the total to over $10 billion. These deals are expected to yield a recurring revenue stream of $400 million to $500 million by 2028.
Debt Refinancing and Cost Savings
Completed $2.4 billion debt refinancing and repricing, reducing annual interest expenses by $135 million. Year-to-date interest expense reduction is approximately $235 million.
Growth in North American Enterprise Revenue
North American enterprise grow revenue increased by 10.5% year-over-year, driven by dark fiber and IP services. Grow revenue now represents 50% of North American enterprise revenue.
Expansion of Network as a Service (NaaS)
Reached over 1,500 enterprise customers and launched Internet on-demand off-net, expanding market reach by nearly 100x.
Strategic Partnership with Palantir
Announced a strategic partnership with Palantir to enhance AI capabilities, reflecting the importance of Lumen's network as critical AI infrastructure.

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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LUMN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Feb 10, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.25 / -
0.09
Oct 30, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.26 / -0.20
-0.13-53.85% (-0.07)
Jul 31, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.26 / -0.03
-0.1376.92% (+0.10)
May 01, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.26 / -0.13
-0.04-225.00% (-0.09)
Feb 04, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-0.05 / 0.09
0.0812.50% (<+0.01)
Nov 05, 2024
2024 (Q3)
-0.09 / -0.13
-0.09-44.44% (-0.04)
Aug 06, 2024
2024 (Q2)
-0.05 / -0.13
0.1-230.00% (-0.23)
Apr 30, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.02 / -0.04
0.1-140.00% (-0.14)
Feb 06, 2024
2023 (Q4)
-0.01 / 0.08
0.43-81.40% (-0.35)
Oct 31, 2023
2023 (Q3)
0.05 / -0.09
0.14-164.29% (-0.23)
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LUMN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2025
$10.34$10.28-0.58%
Jul 31, 2025
$4.45$3.71-16.63%
May 01, 2025
$3.52$3.78+7.39%
Feb 04, 2025
$5.04$4.97-1.39%
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          LUMN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is -0.25.

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