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Lumen Technologies Inc.

S&P 500

LUMN/Communication Services · Telecom Services/NYSE

Dividend Yield

12.34%

$1.00 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$8.32MCap8.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

51/ 100Caution

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

Safe
0.0%Very Safe
0.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning
1.0xWarning
-10.1Danger

Profitability

Caution
155.7%Very Safe
-0.7%Danger
50.5%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
8+ yrsSafe
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About 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

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$832.00

Annual Income

$100.00

Quarterly Income

$25.00

Monthly Income

$8.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUMN's current dividend yield?
Lumen Technologies Inc. (LUMN) currently has a dividend yield of 12.34%, based on a stock price of $8.32 and an annual dividend of $1.00.
When is LUMN's next dividend payment date?
LUMN's next ex-dividend date is 2022-08-29 and the next payment date is 2022-09-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does LUMN pay in dividends per year?
Lumen Technologies Inc. paid $0.75 per share in annual dividends in 2022. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has LUMN been increasing its dividend?
Lumen Technologies Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -19.07%.
Is LUMN's dividend safe?
Lumen Technologies Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is LUMN's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Lumen Technologies Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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