Sharemaestro company-news research for Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest OPTU news and sentiment

Optimum Communications, Inc.

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

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30-day score50Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 15/100 evidence confidence 84% direct company focus 7 current stories across 3 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 1.08week of 18 Sep 2026
Main news subjectMarket update72/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial3 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

7 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone46/100 Published 30-day score50/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Optimum Expands Multi-Year Agreement With T-Mobile MT Newswires · 31 Aug 2026 12:25

What supports the score

Direct evidence

7 current stories are mapped specifically to OPTU.

Source breadth

The score uses 3 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.018.

Confidence

Confidence is 15/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

50/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
15/100
Confidencethin evidence
84%/100
Company news7 company stories
84/100
Story agreement16/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
24 Aug: 1 stories28 Aug: 3 stories31 Aug: 2 stories 24 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories28 Aug: tone 53, 3 stories31 Aug: tone 57, 2 stories 95505
23 Aug07 Sep21 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence0
0.018 after freshness weighting
Source breadth60
3 independent publishers
Company relevance84
share tied directly to this company
Freshness2
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement84
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix42
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks25 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
27 Mar 2026: close 1.4, indexed 100.003 Apr 2026: close 1.37, indexed 97.910 Apr 2026: close 1.32, indexed 94.317 Apr 2026: close 1.67, indexed 119.324 Apr 2026: close 1.51, indexed 107.901 May 2026: close 1.6, indexed 114.308 May 2026: close 1.13, indexed 80.715 May 2026: close 0.8043, indexed 57.522 May 2026: close 0.6611, indexed 47.229 May 2026: close 0.6582, indexed 47.005 Jun 2026: close 1.09, indexed 77.912 Jun 2026: close 1.29, indexed 92.119 Jun 2026: close 1.15, indexed 82.126 Jun 2026: close 1.66, indexed 118.603 Jul 2026: close 1.16, indexed 82.910 Jul 2026: close 1.07, indexed 76.417 Jul 2026: close 0.8607, indexed 61.524 Jul 2026: close 0.8062, indexed 57.631 Jul 2026: close 0.7622, indexed 54.407 Aug 2026: close 0.7689, indexed 54.914 Aug 2026: close 0.9204, indexed 65.721 Aug 2026: close 0.848, indexed 60.628 Aug 2026: close 1.02, indexed 72.904 Sep 2026: close 1.05, indexed 75.011 Sep 2026: close 1.02, indexed 72.918 Sep 2026: close 1.08, indexed 77.1 27 Mar 2026: news score 50, close 1.4, 1 stories5010 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 1.32, 1 stories17 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 1.67, 1 stories24 Apr 2026: news score 50, close 1.51, 1 stories01 May 2026: news score 50, close 1.6, 1 stories5008 May 2026: news score 52, close 1.13, 5 stories15 May 2026: news score 51, close 0.8043, 6 stories22 May 2026: news score 50, close 0.6611, 6 stories29 May 2026: news score 50, close 0.6582, 6 stories5005 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 1.09, 7 stories12 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 1.29, 1 stories19 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 1.15, 1 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 1.66, 5 stories5103 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 1.16, 8 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 1.07, 11 stories17 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 0.8607, 13 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 48, close 0.8062, 13 stories4831 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 0.7622, 14 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 42, close 0.7689, 24 stories14 Aug 2026: news score 45, close 0.9204, 33 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 48, close 0.848, 32 stories4828 Aug 2026: news score 47, close 1.02, 30 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 49, close 1.05, 28 stories11 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 1.02, 11 stories18 Sep 2026: news score 50, close 1.08, 7 stories50 Price index 128.0 83.2 38.3 News score 100 50 0
27 Mar23 Jun18 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price-22.9%latest close 1.08
News score change+0first to latest comparable week
One-week response-2.9%Price reacting lower
Fair-value position-51.7%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
18 Sep 202650USD 1.08+5.9%
11 Sep 202650USD 1.02-2.9%
04 Sep 202649USD 1.05+2.9%
28 Aug 202647USD 1.02+20.3%
21 Aug 202648USD 0.848-7.9%
14 Aug 202645USD 0.9204+19.7%
07 Aug 202642USD 0.7689+0.9%
31 Jul 202650USD 0.7622-5.5%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Market update
Market update554 stories · 57%
Earnings302 stories · 29%
Deals and strategy571 stories · 14%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

42/100 independence
MT Newswires563 stories · 43%
Eastern Progress211 stories · 14%
seekingalpha.com571 stories · 14%
StockStory501 stories · 14%
dars.gov.et501 stories · 14%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Telecom1Broadband15g1

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

41 comparable readings · 165 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move+050 to 50 · Broadly stable
Observed range41–5250 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth7stories at latest stored reading · +6
Confidence16/100Provisional · +16
08 Apr50 neutral21 Sep 01:13
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
21 Sep 01:1350+116/100 (-12)7 (-25)Provisional
31 Aug 23:5949+228/100 (+3)32 (+2)Provisional
28 Aug 23:5947+225/100 (-1)30 (0)Provisional
24 Aug 23:5945+126/100 (-3)30 (-2)Provisional
22 Aug 23:5944-129/100 (+3)32 (-1)Provisional
15 Aug 23:5945+026/100 (-2)33 (0)Provisional
14 Aug 23:5945+128/100 (-2)33 (+1)Provisional
13 Aug 23:5944+130/100 (-2)32 (+1)Provisional

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-7 of 7

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#157Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

Optimum Expands Multi-Year Agreement With T-Mobile

Published
31 Aug 2026 12:25
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low · 29/100
30-day weight
0.7% of the score · 18.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#257Tone
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverageStored article

Optimum expands T-Mobile deal for advanced 5G

* Optimum Communications (OPTU [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/OPTU]) Monday announced [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20634391-optimum-expands-t-mobile-relationship-to-bring-customers-advanced-5g-connectivity-and-new]an expanded, multi-year agreement with T-Mobile (TMUS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/TMUS]) that will bring customers access to more advanced 5G capabilities, expanded device compatibility, and enhanced connectivity at home, at work and while on-the-go. * The expanded agreement positions Optimum to continue growing its mobile business while strengthening the company’s overall bro

5gBroadbandTelecom
Published
31 Aug 2026 12:24
News subject
Deals and strategy
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Shared story · 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low · 34/100
30-day weight
70.6% of the score · 18.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3—Not directional
StockStoryDirect company coverageScored from headline

Why Optimum Communications (OPTU) Stock Is Up Today

Published
28 Aug 2026 21:52
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news · not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None · 21.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#457Tone
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

Update: Optimum Shares Gain Intraday After $6 Million Network Investment

Published
28 Aug 2026 19:04
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low · 28/100
30-day weight
0.3% of the score · 21.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#5—Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

Optimum Invests $6 Million to Strengthen Network in Lubbock

Published
28 Aug 2026 18:23
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news · not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None · 21.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6—Not directional
dars.gov.etDirect company coverageScored from headline

Optimum (OPTU) Results Breakdown: The Bottom-Line Figure Trails Its Comparison in the Latest Reading; Market Response: Shares Finish 2.87% Down on the Day - Earnings Manipulation Risk

Published
24 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news · not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None · 25.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#721Tone
Eastern ProgressDirect company coverageScored from headline

Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

Published
22 Aug 2026 05:50
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations
Company focus
Main company · 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High · 59/100
30-day weight
28.5% of the score · 27.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

Earlier company news

OPTU news archive

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Aug 15 2026
Simply Wall St.ArchivedNeutral tone

Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Split On Risk

Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. The latest update for Optimum Communications focuses on a reduced fair value estimate, shifting from US$1.19 to US$1.06. This adjustment brings model pricing closer to where the stock has been trading. Analysts are split, with some moving to Neutral while others have set a Sell rating with a price target of US$0.50, so the new fair value sits between these views. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative may s

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Aug 13 2026
Motley FoolArchivedNeutral tone

Optimum Communications (OPTU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President of Investor Relations - Sarah Freedman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Dennis Mathew Chief Financial Officer - Marc Sirota Full Conference Call Transcript Operator: Good day, everyone. Welcome to the Optimum Communications Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] This call is being recorded. If you have any objections, please disconnect at this time. I'd now like to turn the call over to Sarah Freedman, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Sarah Freedman: Thank y

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Aug 12 2026
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SPECTRUM AND OPTIMUM EXPAND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE LOCAL NEWS ACCESS AND ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS

Agreement Restores Spectrum News NY1 and News 12 in New York Market, Brings Spectrum News to Optimum TV Customers in Texas and North Carolina, and Expands Advertising Capabilities Through Spectrum Reach Key Takeaways The companies will restore reciprocal carriage of Spectrum News NY1 and Optimum's News 12 in the New York market in September, providing viewers with greater access to trusted hyperlocal news. Optimum TV customers in Texas and North Carolina will soon gain access to Spectrum News' award-winning local journalism, expanding local news and weather coverage for customers. Optimum and

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Aug 11 2026
Insider MonkeyArchivedNeutral tone

Optimum Communications (OPTU): Evaluating a Tender Offer Arbitrage

Investment management company Curreen Capital released its second-quarter 2026 Investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund returned 22.26% compared to 15.20% for the S&P 500 Index. The performance was driven by active special case investments, including buying a tender offer, a merger-spinoff, and investments in affordable turnaround opportunities. The fund continues to hold spinoffs of reliable businesses at favorable price ratios and non-spinoff businesses that are undervalued compared to their downside valuation. In addition, please check th

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11 Aug 2026 13:09
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Aug 10 2026
ZacksArchivedNeutral tone

Is OPTU Stock a Buy as Mobile Growth Meets Debt and Revenue Risks?

Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU is expanding its mobile business, improving operating efficiency and investing in network modernization. However, declining residential revenue, elevated leverage and negative free cash flow complicate the investment case. The stock's Zacks Rank and Style Scores point to a setup that may favor patience over an aggressive buy decision. OPTU's Mobile Growth Strengthens the Bull Case Optimum added 50,000 mobile lines in the second quarter, bringing its total to 724,000. Mobile penetration of the broadband base increased to 8.9%, while mobile service revenue jumpe

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Aug 10 2026
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OPTU Stock Falls 28% in a Month: Is the Weakness an Opportunity?

Shares of Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU have declined 28% in the past month, putting the spotlight on whether the sharp pullback reflects deteriorating fundamentals or creates an opportunity if the company's operational initiatives gain traction. Compared with larger telecom peers such as AT&T Inc. T and Verizon Communications Inc. VZ, Optimum faces a more challenging near-term growth profile, particularly in broadband.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research OPTU Faces Persistent Broadband Competition Optimum's broadband business remains under pressure. Broadband

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Aug 09 2026
finance.yahoo.comArchivedNeutral tone

Optimum Communications Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Optimum Communications, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Mobile growth partly offset broadband weakness: Optimum added approximately 50,000 mobile lines, bringing the total to 724,000, while broadband net losses improved sequentially to 40,000. Video losses also improved to 46,000, the company's best quarterly result in six years. Margins expanded despite declining revenue: Second-quarter revenue fell 5.8% year over year to about $2 billion, but gross margin reached a record 71% and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 38.8% as programming and operating costs

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Aug 07 2026
finance.yahoo.comArchivedNegative tone

Optimum's Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Revenue Pressure

Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU reported a second-quarter 2026 loss per share of 19 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 17 cents, resulting in an earnings miss of 11.8%. Revenues totaled $2.02 billion, down 5.8% year over year and 0.1% below the $2.03 billion consensus estimate. Results reflected continued broadband and video pressure, partly offset by mobile growth and stronger margins. Broadband net losses improved sequentially to 40,000, while mobile added 50,000 lines. Convergence ARPU increased 2.4% year over year to $79.80, highlighting progress in customer bund

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Aug 07 2026
Eastern ProgressArchivedNegative tone

Optimum's Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Revenue Pressure

Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU reported a second-quarter 2026 loss per share of 19 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 17 cents, resulting in an earnings miss of 11.8%. Revenues totaled $2.02 billion, down 5.8% year over year and 0.1% below the $2.03 billion consensus estimate. Results reflected continued broadband and video pressure, partly offset by mobile growth and stronger margins. Broadband net losses improved sequentially to 40,000, while mobile added 50,000 lines. Convergence ARPU increased 2.4% year over year to $79.80, highlighting progress in customer bund

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Aug 06 2026
seekingalpha.comArchivedNeutral tone

Optimum outlines $1.2B-$1.5B 2026 capex plan while pursuing a consensual comprehensive restructuring of CSC Holdings debt

Earnings Call Insights: Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * "Our second quarter results reflect disciplined execution." (CEO & Chairman Dennis Mathew) Mathew reported total revenue of approximately $2 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $786 million, with broadband subscriber net losses improving sequentially to 40,000 and approximately 50,000 mobile lines added. * "As we disclosed in our 8-K in June, we have a clear strategy in our long-range plan..." (CEO & Chairman Mathew) He said the transformation "will require a meaningful reset of our balance sheet," alongside pilla

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Aug 06 2026
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Optimum Communications, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:OPTU) 2026-08-06

Key Points Interested in Optimum Communications, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Mobile growth partly offset broadband weakness: Optimum added approximately 50,000 mobile lines, bringing the total to 724,000, while broadband net losses improved sequentially to 40,000. Video losses also improved to 46,000, the company's best quarterly result in six years. Margins expanded despite declining revenue: Second-quarter revenue fell 5.8% year over year to about $2 billion, but gross margin reached a record 71% and adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 38.8% as programming and operating costs

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Aug 05 2026
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Altice USA Ord Shs Class A (OPTU) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

This article provides an earnings forecast for Altice USA Ord Shs Class A (OPTU), including analyst ratings and future EPS and revenue growth estimates. Based on 14 analysts, the stock has a "Hold" rating with a target price indicating a 46.05% upside. The expected revenue for the next quarter is $2.04 billion, and the EPS is projected to be -$0.15.

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Aug 04 2026
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Zacks Industry Outlook Array Digital, Optimum and AT&T

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – August 4, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity Research Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. AD, Optimum Communications, Inc. OPTU and AT&T Inc. T Industry: Wireless Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2966690/3-wireless-stocks-set-to-overcome-roadblocks-on-industry-strength The Zacks Wireless National industry is likely to benefit from fast-track 5G deployment and extensive fiber densification, while advancing research initiatives on 6G technology. However, high capital expenditures for infrastructure upgrades, supply-chain disruptions due to the Iran war and shippi

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The score shows direction

It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.

Confidence is separate

Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme.

Price is confirmation

Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.

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It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.

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