Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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Daily timeframeLumen Technologies, Inc., a networking company, provides integrated products and services to business and mass customers in the United States and internationally. The company carries a $6.47B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The company operates in two segments, Business and Mass Markets.
Market Cap
$6.47B
Beta
1.77
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-21.56
EPS (TTM)
$-1.74
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.29
ROE
—
ROA
-0.8%
Cash
$1.62B
Total Debt
$13.25B
Free CF
-$1.96B
52W Change
44.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Lumen Technologies, Inc. carries $13.25B in total debt against $1.62B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 8.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$1.96B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Revenue has pulled back from $17.48B (2022) to $12.40B (2025), a 29% decline worth watching.
With a beta above 1.5, LUMN tends to amplify broader market moves — both up and down. This higher volatility means larger price swings are common. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Lumen Technologies, Inc.'s trajectory.