Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:OPTU Optimum Communications (OPTU) Stock Price, News & Analysis $1.08 +0.04 (+3.37%) As of 09/18/2026 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Optimum Communications Stock (NYSE:OPTU) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Optimum Communications alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$1.01▼$1.0950-Day Range$0.73▼$1.0852-Week Range$0.58▼$2.79Volume6.81 million shsAverage Volume2.09 million shsMarket Capitalization$293.01 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$0.92Consensus RatingReduce Company Overview Optimum Communications, Inc. is a telecommunications and broadband services provider operating under the Optimum brand. The company offers high-speed internet, video and television services, mobile connectivity, digital voice, and related communications products to residential customers. It also provides internet, phone, networking, and other connectivity solutions for businesses and organizations. The company’s operations are concentrated in the United States, serving customers across a range of metropolitan and regional markets. Its network supports broadband access and other communications services for households, businesses, and public-sector customers. Optimum Communications traces its operations to the cable businesses formerly associated with Cablevision and Suddenlink Communications. These businesses were brought together under Altice USA before the company adopted the Optimum Communications name and public listing. Dennis Mathew serves as the company’s president and chief executive officer.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Optimum Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks26th Percentile Overall ScoreOPTU MarketRank™: Optimum Communications scored higher than 26% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 177th out of 243 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.4 / 5Analyst RatingReduce Consensus RatingOptimum Communications has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.56, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Downside RiskOptimum Communications has a consensus price target of $0.92, representing about 14.7% downside from its current price of $1.08.Amount of Analyst CoverageOptimum Communications has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Optimum Communications' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.0 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthDecreasing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Optimum Communications are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($0.83) to ($0.95) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Optimum Communications is -0.10, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Optimum Communications is -0.10, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted18.31% of the float of Optimum Communications has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverOptimum Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 12.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Optimum Communications has recently decreased by 5.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldOptimum Communications does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthOptimum Communications does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.5 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentOptimum Communications has a news sentiment score of 1.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Optimum Communications this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Optimum Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership4.2 / 5Insider TradingAcquiring Shares Net Insider BuyingOver the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $2,423,213.00 in company stock, which represents 0.8270% of the company's market cap.Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Optimum Communications insiders have bought 7,479.05% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $2,455,613.00 in company stock and sold $32,400.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders43.40% of the stock of Optimum Communications is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions54.85% of the stock of Optimum Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Optimum Communications' insider trading history. Receive OPTU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Optimum Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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OPTU Stock News HeadlinesOptimum Expands T-Mobile Relationship to Bring Customers Advanced 5G Connectivity and New Mobile CapabilitiesAugust 31, 2026 | tmcnet.comInsider Buying: Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) Major Shareholder Purchases 50,536 SharesAugust 29, 2026 | insidertrades.comNew Form of AI Could Ignite the ‘Great Wealth Rotation’Marc Chaikin, a 60-year Wall Street veteran who worked alongside Paul Tudor Jones and Steve Cohen, says a new form of AI called Sovereign AI could trigger a $248 trillion economic disruption before the end of 2026. Chaikin, whose system flagged Nvidia as bullish back in 2014 before its 52-fold rise, warns this shift could reshape the entire AI industry and create what he calls the Great Wealth Rotation. America's first Sovereign AI factory is set to open this year, and Chaikin has identified one company positioned to benefit.September 20 at 1:00 AM | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Analysts Offer Insights on Communication Services Companies: Fiverr International (FVRR), Optimum Communications Inc Class A (OPTU) and People Incorporated (PPLI)August 20, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comOptimum Communications Faces NYSE Non-Compliance Cure PeriodAugust 14, 2026 | tipranks.comOptimum Receives Notice From NYSE Regarding Continued Listing StandardAugust 14, 2026 | tmcnet.comSPECTRUM AND OPTIMUM EXPAND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE LOCAL NEWS ACCESS AND ADVERTISING SOLUTIONSAugust 12, 2026 | prnewswire.comOptimum Communications (OPTU): Evaluating a Tender Offer ArbitrageAugust 11, 2026 | insidermonkey.comSee More Headlines OPTU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have OPTU shares performed this year? Optimum Communications' stock was trading at $1.79 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OPTU stock has decreased by 39.9% and is now trading at $1.0750. How were Optimum Communications' earnings last quarter? Optimum Communications, Inc. (NYSE:OPTU) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 6th. The company reported ($0.67) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.17) by $0.50. The firm had revenue of $2.02 billion for the quarter. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Optimum Communications' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Optimum Communications include Corient Private Wealth LP (0.10%), Engineers Gate Manager LP (0.10%), California State Teachers Retirement System (0.09%) and Readystate Asset Management LP (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Alt SARL Next and Michael Olsen. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Optimum Communications? Shares of OPTU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2026Today9/20/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (2d) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 As of 2 days ago, OPTU's financial health entered the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorCommunication Services Industry Media Sub-IndustryCable & Satellite Current SymbolNYSE:OPTU Previous SymbolNASDAQ:ATUS CIK1702780 Webwww.alticeusa.com Phone(516) 803-2300FaxN/AEmployees9,500Year Founded2015Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Optimum Communications$0.92 High Price Target$1.25 Low Price Target$0.50 Potential Upside/Downside-14.7%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.56 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($10.39) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$1.87 billion Net Margins-58.15% Pretax Margin-59.07% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-0.70% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.32 Quick Ratio0.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.59 billion Price / Sales0.03 Cash Flow$2.69 per share Price / Cash Flow0.40 Book Value($4.87) per share Price / Book-0.22Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares272,570,000Free Float154,272,000Market Cap$293.01 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. 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