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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported revenue of $2.8B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -3.1%, net loss $201M (7.2% of revenue).
Lumen Technologies, Q2 2026: revenue $2.8B (-9% year over year), operating margin -3.1%, net loss $201M, operating cash flow $971M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.8B | -3% | -9% |
| Operating profit | −$88.0M | -115% | — |
| Net earnings | −$201M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $971M | -27% | +70% |
| Free cash flow | $69.0M | -82% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $2.8B in Q2 2026, down 9% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.09B, an operating margin of -3.1%. Total costs fell 22% while revenue fell 9%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.20B, wider than the previous quarter's $0.20B loss. Net interest and other expense of $0.17B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $1.0B (up 70% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.67B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.49B. Capital expenditures of $0.90B left free cash flow of $0.07B.
Questions
What was Lumen Technologies' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported revenue of $2.8B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Lumen Technologies profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $88.0M (-3.1% of revenue) and net loss $201M.
Source: Lumen Technologies 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.