Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (OPTU) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$0.73 +9.96% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.74

Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (OPTU) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 21/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $332.6M
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As of 2026-11-03, Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: OPTU) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 21/100 at a spot price of $0.73 (+9.96% 1D, market cap $332.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 3/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, OPTU ranks #127 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Communication Services sector (Cable & Other Pay Television Services), OPTU carries a Roarable E (21/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 69.3%, and ROIC of -0.4%. By comparison, AMCX (AMC Global Media Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.7%, cap $325.5M) and GLIBA (Liberty Capital Corporation Series A GCI Group) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $897.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPTU leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while LILAK leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per OPTU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001702780), Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) generated $8.59B in revenue (-4.1% YoY), -$1.83B in net income, and -$118.8M in free cash flow against $30.70B in total assets and $26.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (4)Whales (6)SEC (3)Macro (6)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-16.4% Base Target
$2 Bull$1 Base$0 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for OPTU)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (21/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY OPTU SCORES 21/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+6/20 pts (29% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (29% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 14% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 44.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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29
Grade E$0.94-11.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
26
Grade E$0.83-26.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
24
Grade E$0.61+19.7% Next Q
Current
21
Grade E$0.73-11.6% Hist 90D α
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While OPTU currently carries a cautious 21/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($0.93) and Max Pain ($0.77) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $2.35.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±12.5% Swing Band

±$0.09 Expected Swing
$1.00 (-12.5%)Spot $0.73$0.82 (+12.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

OPTU Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 21/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -4.1%

Model Bullish Setup (21/100)Model Risk Weight (79/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$8.59B-$1.83B-$118.8M69.3%
FY 20242024-12-31$8.95B-$78.3M$149.4M67.7%
FY 20232023-12-31$9.24B$79.0M$1.83B69.3%
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OPTU // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -51.33%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $0.66H $0.73L $0.66C $0.73VOL 1.65M
RES: $0.94SUP: $0.45SMA50: $0.93SMA200: $1.17
$2.04$1.62$1.20$0.77$0.35RES $0.94SUP $0.45$0.732026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -4.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Communication Services Peer Comparison (OPTU vs. AMCX, GLIBA, GLIBK, LILAK)

Industry: Cable & Other Pay Television Services (16 Tracked Issuers)

Across 132 tracked Communication Services securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (OPTU) ranks #127 by composite RQD confidence (21/100, grade E) and #81 by equity capitalization ($332.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OPTU leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while LILAK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. LILAK currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 63/100 (C) compared with OPTU at 21/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
OPTU ACTIVE
Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A)
E 21/100 — 69.3% -0.4% +9.96% $332.6M Benchmark Subject
AMCX
AMC Global Media Inc. (Class A)
D- 38/100 — 50.6% 4.7% -1.00% $325.5M /amcx-vs-optu →
GLIBA
Liberty Capital Corporation Series A GCI Group
D- 40/100 — — -12.2% +4.51% $897.1M /gliba-vs-optu →
GLIBK
Liberty Capital Corporation Series C GCI Group
D- 42/100 — — -12.2% +5.04% $905.8M /glibk-vs-optu →
LILAK
Liberty Latin America Ltd. (Class C)
C 63/100 — — 85.0% +1.33% $1.64B /lilak-vs-optu →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001702780

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (OPTU) reported GAAP revenue of $8.59B (-4.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.95B , and -7.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.83B, operating cash flow of $1.23B, and free cash flow of -$118.8M (-179.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, OPTU closed FY2025 with $30.70B in total assets against $26.15B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $8.59B -$1.83B $1.23B -$118.8M $30.70B $26.15B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $8.95B -$78.3M $1.58B $149.4M $31.70B $24.87B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $9.24B $79.0M $1.83B $1.83B — —

3. OPTU Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is OPTU stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: OPTU) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 21/100 at a spot price of $0.73 (+9.96% 1D, market cap $332.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 6/20, Executive Insider Alignment 3/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 132 tracked Communication Services issuers, OPTU ranks #127 in composite RQD confidence.

How does OPTU compare to AMCX and GLIBA in the Communication Services sector?

Within the Communication Services sector (Cable & Other Pay Television Services), OPTU carries a Roarable E (21/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 69.3%, and ROIC of -0.4%. By comparison, AMCX (AMC Global Media Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 4.7%, cap $325.5M) and GLIBA (Liberty Capital Corporation Series A GCI Group) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -12.2%, cap $897.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPTU leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while LILAK leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for OPTU?

Per OPTU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001702780), Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) generated $8.59B in revenue (-4.1% YoY), -$1.83B in net income, and -$118.8M in free cash flow against $30.70B in total assets and $26.15B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Communication Services with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is OPTU trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

OPTU last traded at $0.73 (+9.96% on volume of 1,646,823 shares), positioning the stock -21.51% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.93) and -37.61% below its 200-day simple moving average ($1.17). Across its 52-week range of $0.48 to $2.24, OPTU sits at the 14.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.82).

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When is OPTU's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) (OPTU)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is OPTU stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±12.5% event move for OPTU, spanning a range between $1 and $0.82.

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OPTU — Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:38:45Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, OPTU scores 22 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The Fundamental Cash Engine pillar scores 4 out of 20, reflecting ROIC of -0.4% and an FCF yield of 0%; for a prospective investor this means the business is not currently generating a return on invested capital or free cash flow relative to the stock price. The Whale 13F Flow pillar scores 6 out of 20 for institutional accumulation and options positioning, indicating limited institutional support in the source data. The Insider Conviction pillar scores 3 out of 20 across SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The Macro Regime Fit pillar scores 7 out of 20, with a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity noted. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar scores 2 out of 20, with an Altman Z-Score of 0.2, a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5. Taken together, these pillars point to weak cash generation, a stressed balance sheet by the Altman measure, and limited supportive positioning. Upside drivers would require evidence of a sustained return to positive ROIC and free cash flow; the source data does not show such a turn. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E, EPS, and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data.

Business

Per the company profile, Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Cable & Other Pay Television Services industry. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Per the SEC financials, the company reported revenue of $8590.5M for FY 2025. The source data does not provide further detail on how the company makes money.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$8590.5M$-112.6M$-1833.0MN/A$-118.8M$1012.2M$26145.4M
FY 2024$8954.4M$1680.1M$-78.3MN/A$149.4M$256.5M$24872.0M
FY 2023$9237.1M$1701.9M$79.0MN/A$1826.4MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined across the three reported periods, from $9237.1M in FY 2023 to $8590.5M in FY 2025, while operating income turned negative in FY 2025 at $-112.6M. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -0.4%, and the Altman Z-Score is 0.2 with a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9. Per the market data, gross margin is 69.3%, operating margin is -1.3%, and net margin is -21.3%. Debt of $26145.4M against cash of $1012.2M in FY 2025 describes a highly leveraged balance sheet; the Debt/Equity ratio of 0.5 is reported in the RQD rating.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

The news feed contains six items, all tagged to OPTU and all carrying a YELLOW light and MARKET WIRE impact label. The headlines are: a Yahoo Finance report on the stock trading up; a Moomoo options chain report; an Investing.com report that director Neil Subin acquired $2.45m in stock; a Yahoo! Finance Canada quote and history page; a TradingView estimates page; and a Benzinga report listing the stock among Communication Services movers in an intraday session. The director stock acquisition is the only item describing a specific insider transaction, and it is reported in the news feed rather than in the holders section. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply chain, no butterfly links, and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore not available in source data. The only sector-level context is the classification within Communication Services and Cable & Other Pay Television Services, together with the beta of 1.0 in the market data.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's revenue drivers, customer base, and competitive position within cable and pay television?
  • What are the terms, maturities, and interest burden of the $26145.4M debt reported for FY 2025?
  • What drove the $-1833.0M net income loss in FY 2025 against a comparatively small operating loss of $-112.6M?
  • Why are EPS, P/E, and EV/EBITDA unavailable, and what would reported earnings per share look like on a comparable basis?
  • What is the institutional and insider holding structure, given that the holders section is empty?

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OPTU Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $0.73?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is OPTU (E • RQD 22/100) a Buy at $0.66?

Welcome to the OPTU (Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 22/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Cable & Other Pay Television Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.51 (-22.7%)
Spot @ $0.66

Pump the brakes on OPTU — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on OPTU, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 69.3% gross margins. Unless Optimum Communications Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $0.83 (+25.8%)
Spot @ $0.66

OPTU cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on OPTU, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Cable & Other Pay Television Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.66 (52-wk range $0.48 - $2.25), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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