Lumen Technologies (LUMN) returns

Integrated Telecom Services · NYSE · Communication Services

$4.88 +1.88% Close Oct 30, 2026 Live

Lumen Technologies returns over 10 years

$1,000 invested in Lumen Technologies ten years ago was worth $281.77 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of -11.9% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.

LUMN, $10,000 investedS&P 500 (SPY)
$1,000$10,000
20172019202120232025

Total return by period

With dividends reinvested, to the close on Oct 30, 2026. A year means 365 days.
PeriodTotal returnA year, on average$1,000 becameS&P 500 (SPY)
1 month -12.9% — $871.43 -0.9%
3 months -25.6% — $743.90 +2.1%
Year to date -37.2% — $628.06 +11.7%
1 year -52.8% — $471.95 +12.4%
3 years +227.5% +48.5% $3,275 +88.5%
5 years -55.2% -14.8% $448.30 +76.0%
10 years -71.8% -11.9% $281.77 +316.6%

Lumen Technologies return by calendar year

YearLUMNS&P 500 (SPY)Difference
2026 to date -37.2% +11.7% -48.9%
2025 +46.3% +17.7% +28.6%
2024 +190.2% +24.9% +165.3%
2023 -64.9% +26.2% -91.1%
2022 -55.5% -18.2% -37.4%
2021 +38.8% +28.7% +10.1%
2020 -19.1% +18.4% -37.5%
2019 -5.3% +31.2% -36.5%
2018 +1.9% -4.6% +6.5%
2017 -21.8% +21.7% -43.5%
2016 +2.2% +12.0% -9.8%

Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.

See also: LUMN financials · LUMN valuation

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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.