Lumen Technologies Inc.
S&P 500LUMN/Communication Services · Telecom Services/NYSE
Dividend Yield
12.34%
$1.00 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
LUMN's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -1.1x interest coverage & 1.0x current ratio.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 0.0%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: -1.1xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Debt-to-Equity: -10.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
- Operating Margin: -0.7%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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CautionAbout Lumen Technologies Inc.
Lumen Technologies Inc. is a global communications services provider specializing in networking, edge cloud, collaboration, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses. It operates primarily through its Business segment, delivering integrated communications to enterprise, commercial, and small business customers via four sales channels, while the Mass Markets segment serves consumer and small business needs. Key offerings include adaptive networking services such as SD-WAN, MPLS/IPVPN, Ethernet, wavelength services, dark fiber, and private lines; edge cloud capabilities like big data as a service, IoT, cloud application management, private and public cloud, and resiliency services; connected security solutions including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and threat management; and collaboration tools ranging from voice over IP to unified communications. Lumen Technologies Inc. maintains one of the world's largest, most connected internet networks, positioning it as a critical backbone for AI-ready infrastructure, data center connectivity, and high-performance, low-latency applications. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, it focuses on secure, effortless connections for people, data, and apps in the telecommunications sector.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
12.34%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
0.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
52-Week Range
$3.37 - $11.95
Dividend History (2016–2025)
LUMN annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
LUMN earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
August 29, 2022
Last Payment Date
September 9, 2022
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-9.14%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-19.07%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
-25.00%
5-Year Total Growth
-65.28%
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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