Lumen Technologies LUMN Return on invested capital

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12.1%+3.6pp

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8%+6.1pp

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9.8%+5.9pp

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7.6%-4.6pp

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-17.4%-23.2pp

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8.8%-0.7pp

FAQ

What is Lumen Technologies's return on invested capital?

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported return on invested capital of -2.3% in Q1 2026.

How has Lumen Technologies's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Lumen Technologies's return on invested capital decreased by 178.7% year-over-year, from 2.9% to -2.3%.

What is the long-term trend for Lumen Technologies's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Lumen Technologies's return on invested capital has grown at a 17.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2.1% to -4.6%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.