Lumen Technologies LUMN Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

Verizon CommunicationsVZ

20.5%-1.0pp

AT&TT

20.1%+4.2pp

TDS

Telephone and Data SystemsTDS

-21.9%—

Cogent Communications HoldingsCCOI

8%+4.8pp

ComcastCMCSA

14.7%-3.5pp

OPT

Optimum CommunicationsOPTU

-2%-20.2pp

FAQ

What is Lumen Technologies's operating margin?

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported operating margin of -2.6% in Q1 2026.

How has Lumen Technologies's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Lumen Technologies's operating margin decreased by 165.1% year-over-year, from 4% to -2.6%.

What is the long-term trend for Lumen Technologies's operating margin?

Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Lumen Technologies's operating margin has grown at a -33.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 21.8% to -6.5%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.