- Revenues ($M)17900
- Revenue Percent Change-0.7
- Profits ($M)878
- Profits Percent Change13.7
- Assets ($M)47604
- Employees43000
- Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M)17382
- Previous Rank168
- Morning Consult Brand IndexB-
The internet service, phone, and cable TV provider is the third largest telecom behind AT&T and Verizon.
Company Info
| CEO | Glen F. Post III |
| Sector | Telecommunications |
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| HQ Location | Monroe, LA |
| Website | www.centurylink.com |
| Years on Fortune 500 List | 7 |
| Employees | 43,000 |
Key Financials (last fiscal year)
| Revenues ($M) | $17,900 |
| Profits ($M) | $878 |
| Assets ($M) | $47,604 |
| Total Stockholder Equity ($M) | $14,060 |
| Market Value — as of March 31, 2016 ($M) | $17,382 |
Profit Ratios
| Profit as % of Revenues | 4.9% |
| Profits as % of Assets | 1.8% |
| Profits as % of Stockholder Equity | 6.2% |
Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 1.58 |
| EPS % Change (from 2014) | 16.2% |
| EPS % Change (5 year annual rate) | -12.8% |
| EPS % Change (10 year annual rate) | -4.4% |
Total Return
| Total Return to Investors (2015) | -31.6% |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | -5.1% |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 3.2% |