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Rankings/LUMN/Q4 2025 Analysis

Lumen Technologies, Inc.

LUMN
Q4 2025(LUMN Q3 FY2025)Estimated3.5% AI
AI Revenue %
3.5%
AI Fair Value
$631.2M
AI Revenue (Q)
$316.6M
Total Revenue (Q)
$9.0B
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-Q Filing
View 10-Q on SEC.gov

Analysis

Q3 2025 filing introduces 'PCF' as an abbreviation ('Private Connectivity Fabric SM ("PCF")'), indicating the product has become significant enough to warrant shorthand. The filing now references AI demand as driven 'largely by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and workloads' — the word 'largely' is new and notable, attributing the bulk of incremental network demand to AI. Total quarterly revenue was $3,087M. The Mass Markets FTTH divestiture to AT&T is proceeding (expected early 2026 close). I estimate approximately $108M in Q3 2025 AI-attributable revenue from PCF and dark fiber/conduit serving AI data centers, as the $5B+ pipeline continues to convert to recognized revenue. $108M / $3,087M = 3.5%. This remains 'estimated' because Lumen does not break out AI-specific revenue in its financials.
Analyzed by claude-opus-4-6

Quoted Figures

Private Connectivity Fabric SM ("PCF") and Quantum Fiber buildouts
10-Q Q3 2025, Forward-Looking Statements
increased demand for high-speed data transmission services, low-latency connectivity, and scalable infrastructure driven largely by the growth of artificial intelligence ( AI ) applications and workloads
10-Q Q3 2025, Forward-Looking Statements
our ability to successfully and timely monetize our network-related assets through leases, commercial service arrangements or similar transactions (including as part of our Private Connectivity Fabric SM solutions)
10-Q Q3 2025, Forward-Looking Statements
OPERATING REVENUE $ 3,087 3,221 9,361 9,779
10-Q Q3 2025, Consolidated Statement of Operations

AI Products Identified (Ring 1)

Private Connectivity Fabric / PCF (custom AI data center fiber networks)Dark Fiber and Conduit (AI hyperscaler builds)

AI-Enabled Items (Ring 2 — Not Counted)

These items use AI but are not counted in the AI revenue estimate because they primarily serve non-AI functions.

Edge Cloud ServicesOptical ServicesManaged Security ServicesIP services (AI workload traffic)

Confidence Tier

EstimatedNo direct AI revenue disclosure — estimated from product mix