OPTU
Optimum Communications, Inc.
$1.09
-0.91%
$519.4M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$519.4M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (5%)
Inst. Holders9 funds
Inst. Value$82.1M
Inst. Activity4 buys / 1 sells
Insider Activity0B / 4S
Insider Net $-$108.0K
Reddit Sentiment50° Neutral
SEC Reports2
Recent Activity
Jun 1, 2026
SEC
Optimum Communications announced a series of transactions designed to protect stakeholder value and position for discuss
8-K — Impact 8/10
Jun 1, 2026
Insider
Olsen Michael sold 20,000 shares
General Counsel and CCRO @ $1.12 ($22.4K)
May 29, 2026
Insider
Next Alt S.a.r.l. sold 5,846,652 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 29, 2026
Insider
Parker Michael C. sold 218,800 shares
President of Consumer Services @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
Optimum Communications filed a DEFA14A (additional definitive proxy soliciting materials) on April 30, 2026, following a
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Inst.
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT — ADD
7,413,357 shares ($12.2M)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
4,623,111 shares ($7.6M)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 72.4% short (1.8M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,762,796 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,433,538 | Short Ratio: 72.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
Price Targets
$1.19
+9.1% upside
Buy
Current $1.09
Low $0.5000
Median $1.00
High $2.00
9 analysts
$0.5000
$2.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
1Buy
10Hold
6Sell
3Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Citigroup | DOWNGRADE | Neutral → Sell |
| May 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line → In-Line |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $-0.15 | $-0.21 — $-0.04 | 29% YoY | 10 |
| Next Q | $-0.13 ▼ -2.4% | $-0.21 — $0.00 | 96% YoY | 10 |
| Current FY | $-6.51 ▼ -1176.6% | $-6.97 — $-6.05 | -63% YoY | 11 |
| Next FY | $-0.61 ▼ -23.9% | $-1.73 — $0.48 | 91% YoY | 13 |
Latest Reports
BEARISH
8-K
8/10
Optimum Communications announced a series of transactions designed to protect stakeholder value and position for discuss
Jun 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Optimum Communications filed a DEFA14A (additional definitive proxy soliciting materials) on April 30, 2026, following a
Apr 30, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $46.0M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $12.2M | ADD |
| NORGES BANK | $7.6M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $7.1M | ADD |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $6.5M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Olsen Michael | SELL | $22.4K |
| May 29, 2026 | Next Alt | D | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Parker Michael | D | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Svider Raymond | D | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Olsen Michael | D | $0.00 |
Reddit Sentiment
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9 institutional holders with $82.1M total value (49,730,267 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, NORGES. Net buying activity: 4 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 27,879,788 | $46.0M | 56.1% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 7,413,357 | $12.2M | 14.9% | ADD +34.2% |
| 3 | NORGES BANK | 4,623,111 | $7.6M | 9.3% | NEW |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 4,307,488 | $7.1M | 8.7% | ADD +57.3% |
| 5 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 3,960,000 | $6.5M | 8.0% | ADD +33.2% |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1,039,097 | $1.7M | 2.1% | DOUBLED +233.4% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 394,643 | $651.2K | 0.8% | ADD +85.4% |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 108,663 | $179.3K | 0.2% | NEAR_EXIT -93.3% |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 4,120 | $6.8K | 0.0% | ADD +40.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 5,523,676 | 7,413,357 | +34.2% | $12.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 4,623,111 | — | $7.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 311,699 | 1,039,097 | +233.4% | $1.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 212,832 | 394,643 | +85.4% | $651.2K | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEAR_EXIT | 1,611,644 | 108,663 | -93.3% | $179.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 4,031,127 | 5,523,676 | +37.0% | $13.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 2,649,752 | 4,166,892 | +57.3% | $10.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 418,327 | 879,674 | +110.3% | $2.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 1,067,926 | 311,699 | -70.8% | $751.2K | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 3,488 | 4,896 | +40.4% | $11.8K | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 3,982,400 | 5,305,500 | +33.2% | $11.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 2,361,067 | 4,031,127 | +70.7% | $8.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,598,267 | 2,649,752 | +65.8% | $5.7M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 3,135,499 | 1,891,802 | -39.7% | $4.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | NEAR_EXIT | 8,339,260 | 418,327 | -95.0% | $895.2K | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 14,500 | 181,358 | +1150.7% | $388.1K | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 5,782,170 | 8,339,260 | +44.2% | $22.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 10,845,817 | 3,722,826 | -65.7% | $9.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 1,462,972 | 2,361,067 | +61.4% | $6.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 865,043 | 1,598,267 | +84.8% | $4.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 1,283 | 4,285 | +234.0% | $11.4K | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 2,973,112 | 5,782,170 | +94.5% | $13.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 3,148,000 | 4,181,200 | +32.8% | $10.1M | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 669,163 | 865,043 | +29.3% | $2.1M | 2024-Q4 |
| PAULSON & CO. INC. | EXIT | 573,952 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
11 unique insiders with 4 transactions. Net insider value: -$108.0K ($0.00 bought, $108.0K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | SELL | 20,000 | $1.12 | $22.4K |
| May 29, 2026 | Next Alt S.a.r.l. | Director | D | 5,846,652 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Parker Michael C. | President of Consumer Services | D | 218,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Svider Raymond | Director | D | 82,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | D | 246,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Mathew Dennis | Chairman and CEO | D | 550,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Mullen Mark | Director | D | 58,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | SCHNABEL SUSAN C | Director | D | 58,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Stewart Charles | Director | D | 10,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Next Alt S.a.r.l. | Director | D | 74,153,348 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Goei Dexter | Director | D | 2,610,400 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | Sirota Marc | Chief Financial Officer | D | 296,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | SELL | 20,000 | $1.59 | $31.8K |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Bruzzese Maria | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 5,914 | $1.29 | $7.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | SELL | 20,000 | $1.29 | $25.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | SELL | 20,000 | $1.40 | $28.0K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Parker Michael C. | President of Consumer Services | F | 137,217 | $1.42 | $194.8K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sirota Marc | Chief Financial Officer | F | 338,121 | $1.42 | $480.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Bruzzese Maria | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 24,282 | $1.42 | $34.5K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mathew Dennis | Chairman and CEO | F | 484,042 | $1.42 | $687.3K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | F | 236,496 | $1.42 | $335.8K |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 5.0/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (5% buy). Based on 20 analysts: 0 strong buy, 1 buy, 10 hold, 6 sell, 3 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$1.19 mean target
+9.1% upside
Buy (3.46)
$0.5000 Low
$2.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $1.09 |
| Target Low | $0.5000 |
| Target Mean | $1.19 |
| Target Median | $1.00 |
| Target High | $2.00 |
| # Analysts | 9 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.46) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$-0.15 | $-0.21 | $-0.04 | 29.0% | -0.0% | 3↑ 5↓ | $2.0B | -5.2% | 10 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$-0.13 | $-0.21 | $0.00 | 96.3% | -2.4% | 3↑ 5↓ | $2.0B | -5.1% | 10 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$-6.51 | $-6.97 | $-6.05 | -62.6% | -1176.6% | 0↑ 9↓ | $8.2B | -5.1% | 11 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$-0.61 | $-1.73 | $0.48 | 90.7% | -23.9% | 2↑ 8↓ | $7.8B | -4.2% | 13 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $-0.149 | |
| 7d ago | $-0.149 | |
| 30d ago | $-0.149 | -0.000 |
| 60d ago | $-0.137 | -0.012 |
| 90d ago | $-0.124 | -0.025 |
5 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 2 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Citigroup | DOWNGRADE | Neutral | Sell |
| May 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | In-Line |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Benchmark | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Hold |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 5% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 5% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 5% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 10% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 19% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 23% |
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No congressional trading data available for this ticker. Data is sourced from Senate and House financial disclosure filings.
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2 mentions
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2 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
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May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 72.4% short (1.8M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,762,796 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,433,538 | Short Ratio: 72.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 64.8% short (1.6M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,554,981 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,398,008 | Short Ratio: 64.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 61.2% short (1.4M / 2.2M)
Short: 1,355,604 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,214,010 | Short Ratio: 61.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 64.1% short (1.5M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,524,945 | Exempt: 9,713 | TRF Vol: 2,380,045 | Short Ratio: 64.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 63.8% short (2.1M / 3.3M)
Short: 2,095,307 | Exempt: 20,002 | TRF Vol: 3,285,176 | Short Ratio: 63.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 67.3% short (1.3M / 1.9M)
Short: 1,273,871 | Exempt: 17 | TRF Vol: 1,892,457 | Short Ratio: 67.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 58.4% short (1.5M / 2.6M)
Short: 1,539,913 | Exempt: 23,012 | TRF Vol: 2,634,651 | Short Ratio: 58.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 56.1% short (1.7M / 3.1M)
Short: 1,749,881 | Exempt: 24,383 | TRF Vol: 3,117,138 | Short Ratio: 56.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 57.3% short (1.4M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,378,927 | Exempt: 97,742 | TRF Vol: 2,408,153 | Short Ratio: 57.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
OPTU Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 78.6% short (1.0M / 1.3M)
Short: 986,495 | Exempt: 335 | TRF Vol: 1,255,654 | Short Ratio: 78.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 69.1% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 776,283 | Exempt: 14,003 | TRF Vol: 1,124,083 | Short Ratio: 69.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
OPTU Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 90.9% short (1.6M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,593,620 | Exempt: 98 | TRF Vol: 1,752,255 | Short Ratio: 90.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 59.9% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 315,555 | Exempt: 9,372 | TRF Vol: 526,441 | Short Ratio: 59.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)