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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
Lumen Technologies's revenue fell $90.0M (-3%) from $2.8B in Q2 2026 to $2.7B in Q3 2026.
Lumen Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $2.7B (-12% year over year), operating margin -6.2%, net loss $265M, operating cash flow $518M. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
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| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | $2.8B | −$90.0M | -3% |
| Income tax benefit | $70.0M | $54.0M | $16.0M | +30% |
| Net loss | $265M | $201M | $64.0M | +32% |
| Costs & expenses | $3.0B | $3.1B | −$10.0M | -0.3% |
| Operating costs | $2.9B | $2.9B | −$11.0M | -0.4% |
| Interest & other, net | $168M | $167M | $1.0M | +0.6% |
| Cost of revenue | $1.4B | $1.4B | $17.0M | +1% |
| SG&A | $784M | $779M | $5.0M | +0.6% |
| Other operating costs | $666M | $699M | −$33.0M | -5% |
| Operating cash sources | $783M | $1.2B | −$389M | -33% |
| Depreciation & amortization | $670M | $668M | $2.0M | +0.3% |
| Share-based compensation | $18.0M | $18.0M | $0 | 0% |
| Working capital & other | $95.0M | $486M | −$391M | -80% |
| Net loss absorbed | $265M | $201M | $64.0M | +32% |
| Operating cash flow | $518M | $971M | −$453M | -47% |
| Capital expenditures | $872M | $902M | −$30.0M | -3% |
| Negative free cash flow (OCF − capex) | $354M | −$69.0M | $423M | — |
Questions
How much did Lumen Technologies's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
Lumen Technologies's revenue fell $90.0M (-3%) from $2.8B in Q2 2026 to $2.7B in Q3 2026.