Company / Interest Expense
Lumen Technologies Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$1.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.2B / $1.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-6.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 18
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 18 Communication Services companies, Lumen Technologies is in the bottom 6% for interest expense. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.2B in FY2023 to $2.2B in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.1%. Ranks 1st among 18 companies in Communication Services.
Increased from $1.2B to $1.3B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -1.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -5.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+855.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -5.1%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, interest expense decreased 6.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 18 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -0.14 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.3B | -6.4% |
| FY2024 | $1.4B | +18.5% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | -13.1% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | -12.5% |
| FY2021 | $1.5B | -8.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.7B | -17.5% |
| FY2019 | $2.0B | -7.2% |
| FY2018 | $2.2B | +47.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.5B | +12.4% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +0.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026