Lumen Technologies is trading $6.38 (+7.63%) after CEO Kathleen Johnson disclosed purchasing 100,000 shares for approximately $613,000 at an average price of $6.13, signaling management confidence.
- The insider purchase is the clearest company-specific catalyst reported on August 7, 2026.
- Investors are also digesting the August 4 earnings report, which showed $2.81 billion revenue above estimates and 14% strategic-revenue growth.