What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for OPTU FY2025 Earnings?

Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE:OPTU) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Optimum Communications in a research report issued on Monday, January 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.51) for the year, down from their prior estimate of ($0.49). Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Optimum Communications’ current full-year earnings is ($0.24) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Optimum Communications’ Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at ($0.08) EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.09) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.07) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.35) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.08 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.08) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.20) EPS.

Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($3.47) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.04) by ($3.43). The business had revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.13 billion. The firm’s revenue was down 5.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($0.09) earnings per share.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on OPTU. Citigroup cut their target price on Optimum Communications from $3.25 to $2.75 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Optimum Communications in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Evercore ISI set a $2.50 price objective on shares of Optimum Communications in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Optimum Communications from $3.00 to $2.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $2.55.

Optimum Communications Price Performance

Optimum Communications stock opened at $1.84 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $864.49 million, a P/E ratio of -0.46 and a beta of 1.51. Optimum Communications has a one year low of $1.59 and a one year high of $3.20. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $1.80 and a 200-day moving average price of $2.19.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Optimum Communications

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in OPTU. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Optimum Communications in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH purchased a new stake in Optimum Communications in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Voleon Capital Management LP bought a new stake in Optimum Communications during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. May Hill Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Optimum Communications during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its position in shares of Optimum Communications by 50.8% in the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 15,300 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 5,156 shares in the last quarter. 54.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Optimum Communications

Here are the key news stories impacting Optimum Communications this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Industry demand signal — Lightpath announced a new Columbus AI-ready network award, highlighting continued hyperscale demand for fiber and AI-ready connectivity that could lift demand for network capacity and services across regional carriers. This is a sector-level positive that may indirectly benefit Optimum if demand for enterprise/hyperscale connectivity increases. Lightpath Deepens Columbus AI Infrastructure
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research sharply cut multiple near- and mid-term EPS forecasts and kept a “Strong Sell” rating — Analysts reduced Q1–Q4 estimates across 2025–2027 (notably trimming Q1/Q2 2026 and Q4 2026/2027) and lowered FY2025, FY2026 and FY2027 EPS targets (e.g., FY2026 from -$0.31 to -$0.35; FY2027 from -$0.18 to -$0.20). The firm now models continued losses and reiterates a Strong Sell stance. These downward revisions increase downside earnings risk and are the primary negative catalyst in the newsflow.

About Optimum Communications

Altice USA, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides broadband communications and video services in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It offers broadband, video, telephony, and mobile services to approximately five million residential and business customers. The company’s video services include delivery of broadcast stations and cable networks; over the top services; video-on-demand, high-definition channels, digital video recorder, and pay-per-view services; and platforms for video programming through mobile applications.