Why is LUMN Down Today?

LUMN
$6.77
▼ -2.03% ($-0.14)
Last updated: Sep 05, 2026 9:01 PM ET

About Lumen Technologies, Inc.

Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017 and the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas and small markets shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and t...

Sector: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE)
Market Cap: $6.23B
Forward P/E: -16.5
52-Week Range: $4.57 - $11.95
Employees: 24,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 LUMN showing strong bearish momentum
LUMN is down 2.0% today on 0.7x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE) sector: -0.5%

LUMN is outperforming its sector by -1.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

LUMN is underperforming the market (-1.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.39%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.18%
LUMN
This Stock
-2.03%
vs S&P 500: -1.64%
vs Nasdaq: -2.21%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, LUMN is expected to trade between:
$6.57 - $6.91

Key Level to Watch

$6.43 support
Watch for breakdown below $6.77

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Last updated: Sep 05, 2026 9:01 PM (-134 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.84
Put/Call Ratio
113.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 53,714
Put Volume: 98,682
Total: 152,396
Unusual Activity: $6.5 PUT (20,055 vol) $6.5 PUT (20,055 vol) $6.5 PUT (20,054 vol)

Historical Context

LUMN has moved more than 3.0% down on 55 occasions in the past year.

45.5%
Continuation Rate
25/55 times continued down
-0.13%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Aug 24, 2026 (-4.5%) → Next day: +3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is LUMN stock down today?

LUMN is down 2.0% today on 0.7x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is LUMN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, LUMN shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the LUMN stock price target?

LUMN is currently trading at $6.77. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $6.57 - $6.91. See long-term price prediction →

Will LUMN stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that LUMN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $6.43 (support).

Is LUMN stock oversold or overbought?

LUMN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 56.6. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for LUMN stock?

LUMN's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.83. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is LUMN outperforming or underperforming the market?

LUMN (-2.03%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.39%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.18%.

What does MACD indicate for LUMN?

LUMN's MACD (0.0) is currently above the signal line (-0.13), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 21.8) is moderate.

Is LUMN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, LUMN is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $6.31, 50-day SMA: $6.48.

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