Lumen Technologies, Inc. ( LUMN ) shares are trading slightly higher Wednesday. Kerrisdale Capital revealed a short position in the stock and released a bearish report on the company Tuesday.

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Kerrisdale Capital expressed its doubts for an AI-fueled turnaround and claimed Lumen's recently announced contracts are an attempt to raise capital amid declining recurring revenue and liquidity concerns. 

Lumen offered the following response to Kerrisdale's allegations:

"Lumen is the trusted network for AI and the recent announcements reflect not only our confidence but the confidence of others that are racing to secure bandwidth.AI requires data centers – data centers require connectivity – connectivity requires fiber. As AI grows, demand for Lumen's network grows," the company told Benzinga. 

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Lumen shares have been volatile after the company announced that it secured $5 billion in new business and reported its second-quarter results earlier this month. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Lumen's stock has gained more than 200% over the past month and is trading well-above its 50-day moving average of $2.75.

Will LUMN Stock Go Up?

When trying to assess whether or not Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ) will trade higher from current levels, it's a good idea to take a look at analyst forecasts.

Wall Street analysts have an average 12-month price target of $3.64 on Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ). The Street high target is currently at $7 and the Street low target is $1. Of all the analysts covering Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ), no one has positive ratings, 4 have neutral ratings and 4 have negative ratings.

In the last month, 8 analysts have adjusted price targets. Here's a look at recent price target changes [Analyst Ratings]. Benzinga also tracks Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Check out how analysts covering Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ) have performed in recent history.

Stocks don't move in a straight line. The average stock market return is approximately 10% per year. Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ) is 179.63% up year-to-date. The average analyst price target suggests the stock could have further downside ahead.

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LUMN Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ) shares are up 1.05% at $5.28 at the time of publication Wednesday.

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