OPTU
Optimum Communications, Inc.
$1.29
+3.20%
$614.6M
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$614.6M
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (5%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$185.0M
Inst. Activity14 buys / 3 sells
Insider Activity0B / 4S
Insider Net $-$108.0K
Reddit Sentiment50° Neutral
SEC Reports3
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 60.0% short (1.7M / 2.8M)
Short: 1,652,359 | Exempt: 7,615 | TRF Vol: 2,754,070 | Short Ratio: 60.0% | Off-exchange volume (da
Jun 11, 2026
SEC
Three mega-passive institutional funds (State Street, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley) added to their OPTU positions in Q3 2025
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
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. disposed of 5,846,652 shares
Director
May 29, 2026
Insider
Parker Michael C. disposed of 218,800 shares
President of Consumer Services
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.
Hudson Bay Capital Management — ADD
10,542,481 shares ($13.7M)
Price Targets
$1.19
-7.8% upside
Sell
Current $1.29
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
NEUTRAL
INST-CLUSTER
2/10
Three mega-passive institutional funds (State Street, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley) added to their OPTU positions in Q3 2025
Jun 11, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
8/10
Optimum Communications announced a series of transactions designed to protect stakeholder value and position for discuss
Jun 1, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $26.7M | — |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | $19.7M | ADD |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $15.2M | — |
| Hudson Bay Capital Management | $13.7M | ADD |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $12.3M | — |
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
50°
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Neutral
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50 institutional holders with $185.0M total value (142,263,588 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, DEUTSCHE, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 14 institutions added/increased vs 3 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 20,503,954 | $26.7M | 14.4% | — |
| 2 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 15,159,949 | $19.7M | 10.7% | ADD +26.8% |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 11,661,929 | $15.2M | 8.2% | — |
| 4 | Hudson Bay Capital Management LP | 10,542,481 | $13.7M | 7.4% | ADD +68.7% |
| 5 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 9,426,644 | $12.3M | 6.6% | — |
| 6 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 8,671,089 | $11.3M | 6.1% | — |
| 7 | D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | 8,573,169 | $11.1M | 6.0% | — |
| 8 | NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 7,424,867 | $9.7M | 5.2% | TRIM -28.0% |
| 9 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 6,661,291 | $8.7M | 4.7% | ADD +34.2% |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 6,366,822 | $8.3M | 4.5% | ADD +38.2% |
| 11 | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 5,267,508 | $6.8M | 3.7% | DOUBLED +179.3% |
| 12 | LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P | 5,084,853 | $6.6M | 3.6% | TRIM -29.2% |
| 13 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3,976,182 | $5.2M | 2.8% | ADD +57.3% |
| 14 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 3,931,600 | $5.1M | 2.8% | — |
| 15 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 3,277,470 | $4.3M | 2.3% | DOUBLED +229.5% |
| 16 | LMR Partners LLP | 2,899,632 | $3.8M | 2.0% | DOUBLED +196.5% |
| 17 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 1,779,630 | $2.3M | 1.3% | — |
| 18 | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 1,705,207 | $2.2M | 1.2% | — |
| 19 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1,662,387 | $2.2M | 1.2% | TRIM -38.3% |
| 20 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1,082,376 | $1.4M | 0.8% | DOUBLED +233.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Bay Capital Management LP | ADD | 6,249,991 | 10,542,481 | +68.7% | $13.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | DOUBLED | 1,886,212 | 5,267,508 | +179.3% | $6.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| LMR Partners LLP | DOUBLED | 978,034 | 2,899,632 | +196.5% | $3.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | TRIM | 2,695,189 | 1,662,387 | -38.3% | $2.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| FEDERATED HERMES, INC. | ADD | 250,645 | 437,011 | +74.4% | $568.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| PEAK6 LLC | ADD | 242,600 | 396,790 | +63.6% | $515.8K | 2026-Q1 |
| Legal & General Group Plc | TRIM | 264,244 | 178,252 | -32.5% | $231.7K | 2026-Q1 |
| CWM, LLC | DOUBLED | 29,132 | 73,996 | +154.0% | $96.2K | 2026-Q1 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | ADD | 38,322 | 69,796 | +82.1% | $90.7K | 2026-Q1 |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | ADD | 30,000 | 40,000 | +33.3% | $66.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | DOUBLED | 15,330 | 40,140 | +161.8% | $52.2K | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 440,292 | 33,396 | -92.4% | $43.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DOUBLED | 13,977 | 28,184 | +101.6% | $38.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 13,095 | 20,350 | +55.4% | $26.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd | ADD | 10,937 | 17,269 | +57.9% | $22.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ADD | 10,409 | 13,825 | +32.8% | $18.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 4,120 | 8,676 | +110.6% | $11.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | ADD | 12,967,782 | 16,445,267 | +26.8% | $27.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | TRIM | 10,300,178 | 7,420,520 | -28.0% | $12.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 5,523,676 | 7,413,357 | +34.2% | $12.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | ADD | 1,185,000 | 1,886,212 | +59.2% | $3.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 311,699 | 1,039,097 | +233.4% | $1.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| LMR Partners LLP | ADD | 500,000 | 978,034 | +95.6% | $1.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp | TRIM | 619,428 | 441,553 | -28.7% | $728.6K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 212,832 | 394,643 | +85.4% | $651.2K | 2025-Q4 |
11 unique insiders with 21 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 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Parker Michael C. | President of Consumer Services | D | 218,800 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Svider Raymond | Director | D | 82,800 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | D | 246,400 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Mathew Dennis | Chairman and CEO | D | 550,800 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Mullen Mark | Director | D | 58,000 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | SCHNABEL SUSAN C | Director | D | 58,000 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Stewart Charles | Director | D | 10,000 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Next Alt S.a.r.l. | Director | D | 74,153,348 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Goei Dexter | Director | D | 2,610,400 | — | — |
| May 29, 2026 | Sirota Marc | Chief Financial Officer | D | 296,000 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | SELL | 20,000 | $1.59 | $31.8K |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Bruzzese Maria | Chief Accounting Officer | TAX W/H | 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 | TAX W/H | 137,217 | $1.42 | $194.8K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Sirota Marc | Chief Financial Officer | TAX W/H | 338,121 | $1.42 | $480.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Bruzzese Maria | Chief Accounting Officer | TAX W/H | 24,282 | $1.42 | $34.5K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Mathew Dennis | Chairman and CEO | TAX W/H | 484,042 | $1.42 | $687.3K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Olsen Michael | General Counsel and CCRO | TAX W/H | 236,496 | $1.42 | $335.8K |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 4.0/10.
NEUTRAL
INST-CLUSTER
2/10
Three mega-passive institutional funds (State Street, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley) added to their OPTU
Jun 11, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
8/10
Optimum Communications announced a series of transactions designed to protect stakeholder value and
Jun 1, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Optimum Communications filed a DEFA14A (additional definitive proxy soliciting materials) on April 3
Apr 30, 2026
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
-7.8% upside
Sell (3.46)
$0.5000 Low
$2.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $1.29 |
| Target Low | $0.5000 |
| Target Mean | $1.19 |
| Target Median | $1.00 |
| Target High | $2.00 |
| # Analysts | 9 |
| Recommendation | Sell (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↓ | $8.1B | -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
0 bullish
0 bearish
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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Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 60.0% short (1.7M / 2.8M)
Short: 1,652,359 | Exempt: 7,615 | TRF Vol: 2,754,070 | Short Ratio: 60.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: OPTU — 65.6% short (2.8M / 4.3M)
Short: 2,799,406 | Exempt: 4,754 | TRF Vol: 4,267,775 | Short Ratio: 65.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
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