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Lumen's turnaround is progressing, with stable revenue and improving earnings surprises, despite recent share price declines and ongoing volatility. Lumen Technologies' stock valuation remains extremely attractive at a 0.33 P/S ratio, supported by strong cash flow margins and management's cost-saving initiatives. I maintain a cautious Buy-and-Hold stance on LUMN stock, recognizing turnaround risks but seeing significant long-term upside potential as transformation continues.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), a global provider of digital networking services for enterprise, today announced that it will participate in a series of investor conferences to share updates on its transformation strategy, growth priorities, and long-term value creation plan. Company executives will join institutional investors, analysts and industry leaders at the following events: TD Cowen Communications Infrastructure Summit on August 12. Citi 2025 Global TMT Confer.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), the trusted network for AI, today announced that it will publish its second quarter financial results following market close on July 31, 2025. A live broadcast of the earnings conference call will be available on the company's Investor Relations website at 5:00 pm. ET. Additional information regarding the second quarter 2025 results, including the company's earnings release, investor presentation, and related materials, will be available.

Concerns about the prospects for Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LUMN) have lingered.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of an ongoing financial strategy to strengthen its capital structure and accelerate its transformation into a leading digital network services company, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), has closed its previously announced offering of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.875% First Lien Notes due 2033 (the “First Lien Notes”).

Network reliability is crucial for any telecom company; it nearly goes without saying. This is a major reason why investors were happy to snap up shares of Lumen Technologies (LUMN 1.40%) -- after the company detailed its preparations for emergency situations, its stock was trading up by more than 10% in price as of Thursday evening, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Upgrading Lumen Technologies from hold to buy, raising LUMN stock's price target to $5.64, representing a 33% upside, based on improved cost efficiency and strategic clarity. The confirmed sale of Lumen's mass markets fiber business to AT&T brings in $5 billion in cash, reduces debt by $4.8 billion, and allows the company to focus on enterprise. Despite ongoing revenue declines, Lumen's “Grow” portfolio has increased nearly 10% year-over-year, now comprising 48% of total revenue, showing strong traction in enterprise services.

Lumen is a high-risk, high-reward turnaround, with deep value at $4.20 and fair value estimated near $21 per share. The AT&T fibre sale will slash debt, boost free cash flow, and let Lumen focus on enterprise fibre for AI/cloud demand, driving long-term growth. Aggressive cost cuts, modernization, and AI-driven efficiencies are improving margins and cash flow, with EBITDA growth targeted for 2026.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the 2025 hurricane and wildfire season intensifies, Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today detailed its enterprise readiness plan, designed to safeguard mission-critical connectivity and support business continuity for customers operating under extreme conditions. From wildfires in California to hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, Lumen's enterprise network is built for resilience. The company leverages AI-powered automation, geospatial intelligence, and strategic field.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”, “us,” “we” or “our”) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Level 3 Financing, Inc. (“Level 3 Financing”), has agreed to sell $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its 6.875% First Lien Notes due 2033 (the “First Lien Notes”), which represents a $1.0 billion increase from the previously announced size of the offering. The First Lien Notes were priced to investors at par and will mature on June 30, 2033. Upo.