Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Stock Price & Analysis
Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) closed at USD 0.96 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 8.97% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 0.88; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 0.87–0.96 on volume of 1,856,923 shares. Market capitalization is $365.53M, with a 52-week range of USD 0.58–2.57 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (OPTU)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.46 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 1.05 (range 0.5–2).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -59.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -94.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD -0.18, revenue estimate $1.99B.
Analysts (OPTU)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.46 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 1.05 (low 0.5, high 2).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Underweight | $1 → $0.75 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (OPTU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -59.4% | -94.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -59.5% | -43.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 102.2% | 83.2% |
| Max drawdown | -74.9% (Oct 2025→May 2026) | -96.5% (Oct 2021→May 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 0.96 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 8.97% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 0.88 |
| Open | USD 0.89 |
| Day Range | USD 0.87 – 0.96 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 0.58 – 2.57 |
| Volume | 1,856,923 shares |
| Market Cap | $365.53M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (OPTU)
Nexqual's technical model rates OPTU "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.47 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 0.96) |
| MACD | -0.01 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (OPTU)
Wall Street analysts rate OPTU "Hold" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 1.05 (range USD 0.5–2), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 1.05 |
| High Target | USD 2 |
| Low Target | USD 0.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 7 / 5 |
Earnings (OPTU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $1.99B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.67 vs est -0.15 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -6.1 vs est -0.14 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.15 vs est -0.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -3.47 vs est -0.05 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (OPTU)
| Total Revenue | $8.38B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -5.80% |
| Gross Margin | +69.90% |
| Operating Margin | +9.09% |
| Profit Margin | -58.15% |
| Current Ratio | 0.32 |
| Total Cash | $1.30B |
| Total Debt | $26.78B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (OPTU)
Nexqual rates Optimum Communications, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 70%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.30B cash vs $26.8B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.03B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (OPTU)
| Insider Ownership | +11.32% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +75.24% |
| Shares Outstanding | 272.57M |
| Float | 277.64M |
| Short % of Float | +35.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (OPTU)
Optimum Communications, Inc. is led by Dennis Mathew (age 47), CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | Dennis Mathew (age 47) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Marc Sirota (age 54) |
| Executive Director | Dexter G. Goei (age 53) |
| Special Advisor & Director | Charles Fyfe Stewart (age 55) |
| Executive VP & President of Consumer Services | Michael Parker |
Major Backers & Investors (OPTU)
Notable institutional backers of Optimum Communications, Inc. include Milfam LLC, Kite Lake Capital Management (UK) LLP, Empyrean Capital Partners, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Milfam LLC | 7.17% |
| Kite Lake Capital Management (UK) LLP | 5.17% |
| Empyrean Capital Partners, LP | 5.15% |
| JPMorgan | 3.26% |
| BW Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. | 3.08% |
| Senator Investment Group, LP | 2.94% |
| Millennium Management | 2.83% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.16% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.7% |
| State Street | 2.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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