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Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported revenue of $2.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -12% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -6.2%, net loss $265M (9.8% of revenue).
Lumen Technologies, Q3 2026: revenue $2.7B (-12% year over year), operating margin -6.2%, net loss $265M, operating cash flow $518M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | -3% | -12% |
| Operating profit | −$167M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$265M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $518M | -47% | -79% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7B in Q3 2026, down 12% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $0.17B, an operating margin of -6.2%. Total costs fell 10% while revenue fell 12%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.27B, 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 $0.52B (down 79% 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 $0.10B. Capital expenditures of $0.87B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.35B.
Questions
What was Lumen Technologies' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) reported revenue of $2.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -12% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Lumen Technologies profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $167M (-6.2% of revenue) and net loss $265M.
Source: Lumen Technologies 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.