What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for LUMN?

13F Pro ranks Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View LUMN's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/LUMN (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most LUMN stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of LUMN include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/LUMN as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source LUMN data?

All Lumen Technologies, Inc. fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Lumen Technologies, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 18926. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is LUMN in?

Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) is classified in the Communication Services sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/communication-services.

How often is LUMN research updated on 13F Pro?

LUMN's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

39.8/100

Rank #1,960 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

11.6/100

Profitability

15.9/100

Balance Sheet

23.1/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

74.5/100

Institutional Flow

21.0/100

Revenue Scale

87.5/100

Dilution Risk

79.0/100

LUMN Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), a Communication Services sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores LUMN at 39.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,960 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. LUMN scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (87.5). Areas of concern include revenue growth (11.6) and profitability (15.9), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Lumen Technologies, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $2.9B, net income of $-200.0M, free cash flow of $380.0M. Top institutional holders of LUMN by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. LUMN trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 18926. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate LUMN daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Lumen Technologies, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Lumen Technologies, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 61 since 2021, currently 39.8 — a declining long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind LUMN — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. telecommunications company · large-cap · listed on NYSE · headquartered in Louisiana.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue of roughly $14–15 billion, yet the company carries a heavy debt load from years of acquisitions — interest payments alone are a serious workout.
3
The History
Its roots go back over 100 years as a regional phone company in the rural South; it grew into a national player through a string of major telecom mergers, including swallowing a former Baby Bell rival.
4
The Secret
Its real business today is selling fiber and enterprise networking to large businesses and governments — not your grandma's local phone company anymore, even if it once was.
5
The Lore
The company rebranded from CenturyLink in 2020, choosing a name meant to evoke connectivity and light — which was optimistic, given its stock price trajectory.
6
The Giveaway
Once the third-largest telecom in America, this Monroe, Louisiana-based company trades under the ticker LUMN and is trying very hard to convince Wall Street its fiber future is bright.

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Revenue

Q1 2026

$2.9B

Net Income

Q1 2026

$-200.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$380.0M

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

-5.4% YoY

$12.40BFY 2025

FY22 $17.48BFY23 $14.56BFY24 $13.11BFY25 $12.40B

Net Income

-3061.8% YoY

$-1.74BFY 2025

FY22 $-1.55BFY23 $-10.30BFY24 $-55.0MFY25 $-1.74B

Operating Income

-276.5% YoY

$-812.0MFY 2025

FY22 $95.0MFY23 $-9.58BFY24 $460.0MFY25 $-812.0M

EPS (Diluted)

-2816.7% YoY

$-1.75FY 2025

FY22 $-1.54FY23 $-10.48FY24 $-0.06FY25 $-1.75

Total Assets

+2.5% YoY

$34.34BFY 2025

FY22 $45.61BFY23 $34.02BFY24 $33.50BFY25 $34.34B

Total Debt

-2.6% YoY

$17.44BFY 2025

FY22 $20.57BFY23 $19.99BFY24 $17.91BFY25 $17.44B

Op. Cash Flow

+9.3% YoY

$4.74BFY 2025

FY22 $4.74BFY23 $2.16BFY24 $4.33BFY25 $4.74B

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$12.40B -5.4%	$13.11B -10.0%	$14.56B -16.7%	$17.48B -11.2%	$19.69B -4.9%	$20.71B
Net Income	$-1.74B -3061.8%	$-55.0M +99.5%	$-10.30B -565.2%	$-1.55B -176.1%	$2.03B +265.0%	$-1.23B
Operating Income	$-812.0M -276.5%	$460.0M +104.8%	$-9.58B -10188.4%	$95.0M -97.8%	$4.29B +345.4%	$962.0M
EPS (Diluted)	$-1.75 -2816.7%	$-0.06 +99.4%	$-10.48 -580.5%	$-1.54 -180.6%	$1.91 +267.5%	$-1.14
Total Assets	$34.34B +2.5%	$33.50B -1.5%	$34.02B -25.4%	$45.61B -21.3%	$57.99B -2.4%	$59.39B
Total Debt	$17.44B -2.6%	$17.91B -10.4%	$19.99B -2.8%	$20.57B -29.0%	$28.98B -9.0%	$31.84B
Operating Cash Flow	$4.74B +9.3%	$4.33B +100.6%	$2.16B -54.4%	$4.74B -27.2%	$6.50B -0.4%	$6.52B

AI Insight: LUMN Financial Trends

Lumen's revenue declined 11% to $2.9B in Q1 2026 while debt was cut $4.7B from prior year, but equity remains deeply negative at -$1.3B.

• Revenue fell from $3,268M in Q2 2024 to $2,899M in Q1 2026, an 11% decline over eight quarters.

• Total debt decreased from $17,664M in Q1 2025 to $12,960M in Q1 2026, a $4.7B reduction.

• Equity turned negative in Q2 2025 and worsened to -$1,317M in Q1 2026 from +$289M in Q1 2025.

• Operating income swung from -$200M in Q4 2025 to +$602M in Q1 2026, the highest level since Q4 2024.

⚠ Continued revenue decline trend with Q1 2026 marking the lowest quarterly revenue in the dataset at $2,899M.

⚠ Deeply negative equity position of -$1.3B raises questions about balance sheet stability despite debt reduction efforts.

AI Insight: LUMN Ratio Trends

Lumen's operating margin swung dramatically from -19.5% in Q2 2025 to +20.8% in Q1 2026, signaling extreme volatility in operational performance.

• Operating margin improved sharply from -6.6% in Q4 2025 to 20.8% in Q1 2026.

• ROIC turned positive at 20.7% in Q1 2026 after four consecutive quarters of negative returns.

• Net profit margin remained negative at -6.9% in Q1 2026 despite operating margin recovery.

⚠ Extreme quarterly volatility with operating margins ranging from -19.5% to +20.8% over past four quarters.

⚠ TTM operating margin of -2.6% remains negative despite Q1 2026 improvement.

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Top Institutional Holders of LUMN

BlackRock, Inc.
$955.4M137,465,704 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$431.7M62,119,909 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$319.8M46,012,329 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$289.3M41,631,209 sh
FMR LLC
$218.3M31,411,920 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$159.3M22,867,581 sh
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
$156.7M22,543,945 sh
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
$119.4M17,175,568 sh
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.
$104.5M15,034,113 sh
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$104.2M14,994,640 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$955.4M	137,465,704
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$431.7M	62,119,909
STATE STREET CORP	$319.8M	46,012,329
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$289.3M	41,631,209
FMR LLC	$218.3M	31,411,920
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$159.3M	22,867,581
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC	$156.7M	22,543,945
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC	$119.4M	17,175,568
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.	$104.5M	15,034,113
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP	$104.2M	14,994,640

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Communication Services sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for LUMN are available on the LUMN stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own LUMN?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling LUMN. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Lumen Technologies, Inc.'s investment landscape.