Lumen's 46.3% 2025 rally extends into 2026 on AI push and $200M Palantir deal

Lumen Technologies' stock climbed 46.3% in 2025 versus the S&P 500's 16.4%, aided by August and October partnerships with the Pac‑12 broadcaster and Palantir ($200 million). Early 2026 shares are up about 8.8%, with earnings due February 3, 2026. Lumen targets 47 million total fiber miles by end‑2028, while analysts' median price target stands at $7.56.