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Lumentum (LITE)


Market Price (6/28/2026): $812.0 | Market Cap: $58.1 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

Lumentum (LITE)


Market Price (6/28/2026): $812.0
Market Cap: $58.1 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 69%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 23x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 196x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 129x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 133x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 109%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 762%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 89%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.6%

Key risks
LITE key risks include [1] heavy reliance on a limited number of hyperscale customers and [2] supply chain and manufacturing capacity constraints that could hinder its ability to meet growth targets and new product demand.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 69%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, and Autonomous Technologies. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 23x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 196x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 129x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 133x
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 109%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 762%
6 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 89%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.6%
8 Key risks
LITE key risks include [1] heavy reliance on a limited number of hyperscale customers and [2] supply chain and manufacturing capacity constraints that could hinder its ability to meet growth targets and new product demand.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/23/2026

Lumentum (LITE) stock has gained about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Lumentum reported exceptional fiscal Q3 2026 results and provided strong guidance for fiscal Q4 2026.

On May 5, 2026, Lumentum announced its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, reporting an EPS of $2.37, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27. Quarterly revenue significantly increased by 90.1% year-over-year to a record $808.40 million. The company also demonstrated strong profitability, with non-GAAP operating margin expanding over 2,100 basis points year-over-year to 32.2%. Following these results, Lumentum provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal Q4 2026, forecasting net revenue between $960 million and $1.01 billion, with the midpoint of $985 million signaling another all-time quarterly record. This guidance also projected non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.85 to $3.05.

2. A strategic partnership with NVIDIA and a significant investment in AI manufacturing capacity boosted investor confidence.

On March 2, 2026, NVIDIA announced a strategic partnership with Lumentum to develop advanced optical technologies for AI infrastructure. As part of this collaboration, NVIDIA is investing $2 billion in Lumentum to support research and development, expand manufacturing capacity, and enhance operations, particularly for its U.S.-based facilities. This includes the conversion of a large structure in Greensboro, North Carolina, into a cutting-edge laser production hub to manufacture advanced optical devices crucial for AI data centers. This initiative addresses the surging demand for optical components and helps close a significant supply-demand gap, particularly for AI peripherals.

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Updated on 6/23/2026

Lumentum (LITE) stock has gained about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Lumentum reported exceptional fiscal Q3 2026 results and provided strong guidance for fiscal Q4 2026.

On May 5, 2026, Lumentum announced its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, reporting an EPS of $2.37, exceeding analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27. Quarterly revenue significantly increased by 90.1% year-over-year to a record $808.40 million. The company also demonstrated strong profitability, with non-GAAP operating margin expanding over 2,100 basis points year-over-year to 32.2%. Following these results, Lumentum provided an optimistic outlook for fiscal Q4 2026, forecasting net revenue between $960 million and $1.01 billion, with the midpoint of $985 million signaling another all-time quarterly record. This guidance also projected non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.85 to $3.05.

2. A strategic partnership with NVIDIA and a significant investment in AI manufacturing capacity boosted investor confidence.

On March 2, 2026, NVIDIA announced a strategic partnership with Lumentum to develop advanced optical technologies for AI infrastructure. As part of this collaboration, NVIDIA is investing $2 billion in Lumentum to support research and development, expand manufacturing capacity, and enhance operations, particularly for its U.S.-based facilities. This includes the conversion of a large structure in Greensboro, North Carolina, into a cutting-edge laser production hub to manufacture advanced optical devices crucial for AI data centers. This initiative addresses the surging demand for optical components and helps close a significant supply-demand gap, particularly for AI peripherals.

3. Inclusion in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indices enhanced market visibility and institutional investment.

Lumentum's inclusion in prominent stock market indices signaled its growing market capitalization and importance in the technology sector. The company joined the S&P 500 Index on March 10, 2026, and subsequently joined the Nasdaq-100 Index on May 11, 2026. These inclusions typically lead to increased demand for the stock from index-tracking funds, further contributing to its upward trend.

4. Sustained and surging demand for optical components, particularly in AI and cloud networking, continued to drive growth.

Lumentum experienced strong momentum in cloud networking, optical interconnect, and hyperscale data center infrastructure markets, driven by the escalating demand for AI infrastructure. The company's CEO noted a significant supply-demand imbalance, exceeding 30% for electromodulated lasers and even higher for pump lasers, indicating robust underlying market conditions. In fiscal Q3 2026, the higher-margin components revenue, encompassing laser chips and pump lasers, reached $533 million, reflecting a 77% year-over-year increase. The company's high-speed optical transceivers are considered mission-critical for connecting AI compute clusters within and between data center facilities.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.6% change in LITE stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 47.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820266272026Change
Stock Price ($)700.91816.9816.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,1052,48818.2%
Net Income Margin (%)12.0%17.7%47.9%
P/E Multiple198.1132.8-33.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7172-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution16.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LITE16.6% 
Market (SPY)6.6%40.2%
Sector (XLK)30.7%49.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 151.3% change in LITE stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 189.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020256272026Change
Stock Price ($)325.16816.98151.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8422,48835.1%
Net Income Margin (%)6.1%17.7%189.4%
P/E Multiple203.2132.8-34.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7072-1.7%
Cumulative Contribution151.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LITE151.3% 
Market (SPY)7.3%32.1%
Sector (XLK)26.9%41.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 1030.3% change in LITE stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 590.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256272026Change
Stock Price ($)72.28816.981030.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4732,48869.0%
P/S Multiple3.423.5590.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6972-3.1%
Cumulative Contribution1030.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LITE1030.3% 
Market (SPY)25.1%38.4%
Sector (XLK)57.8%46.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 1444.4% change in LITE stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 1076.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236272026Change
Stock Price ($)52.90816.981444.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8182,48836.9%
P/S Multiple2.023.51076.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6972-4.1%
Cumulative Contribution1444.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LITE1444.4% 
Market (SPY)81.3%50.8%
Sector (XLK)125.1%55.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LITE Return12%-51%0%60%339%134%809%
Peers Return47%-16%11%0%77%70%314%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LITE Win Rate50%25%58%58%75%83% 
Peers Win Rate58%43%55%52%52%77% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LITE Max Drawdown-38%-54%-42%-32%-51%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-42%-33%-32%-29%-17% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CSCO, FFIV, VSAT, ESE, EXTR. See LITE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventLITES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-35.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven40 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-28.4%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven14 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-31.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven39 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1018 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven124 days140 days

Compare to CSCO, FFIV, VSAT, ESE, EXTR

In The Past

Lumentum's stock fell -35.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 56.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventLITES&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-35.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven40 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-28.4%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.7%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven14 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-31.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven39 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1018 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven124 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-33.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven58 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-33.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven58 days15 days

Compare to CSCO, FFIV, VSAT, ESE, EXTR

In The Past

Lumentum's stock fell -35.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 56.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Lumentum (LITE)

Lumentum Holdings Inc. is a global technology company specializing in the manufacturing and sale of advanced optical and photonic products. The company operates through two primary segments: Optical Communications (OpComms) and Commercial Lasers. Essentially, Lumentum provides the critical components and systems that underpin modern data infrastructure and various industrial applications requiring high-precision lasers.

The Optical Communications (OpComms) segment is foundational for high-capacity data transmission. It offers a wide array of components, modules, and subsystems that facilitate the transport of video, audio, and data over fiber optic cables. Key products include tunable transponders, transceivers, advanced lasers, and optical transport components like reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs) and amplifiers. This segment also provides Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs) and laser illumination sources crucial for 3D sensing systems. Lumentum serves major customers in the telecommunications, data communications (data center), and consumer electronics markets, particularly with its 3D sensing technology.

The Commercial Lasers segment focuses on delivering high-performance lasers for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) applications across diverse industries. Its product portfolio includes various types of lasers, such as diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, diode, direct-diode, and gas lasers. These lasers are integral to a multitude of specialized applications, including sheet metal processing, general manufacturing, biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, and precision machining, providing essential tools for industrial efficiency and innovation.

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Analogies for Lumentum (LITE):

  • Lumentum is like Qualcomm for the high-performance optical components that power the global internet and data centers.
  • Lumentum is like a specialized version of Intel, providing the essential optical and laser "engines" for everything from telecommunications and 3D sensing to advanced manufacturing.

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  • Optical Communications (OpComms) Products:
    • Fiber Optic Transmission Components & Modules: These products, including tunable transponders, transceivers, and transmitter modules, enable the high-capacity transmission and reception of data, video, and audio over fiber optic cables.
    • Optical Transport and Network Management Products: Devices such as reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMs), amplifiers, and optical channel monitors are used for managing, routing, and enhancing signals within fiber optic networks.
    • Specialized Optical Components: A wide array of essential components like optical pumps, switches, attenuators, photodetectors, and various filters are provided for precise manipulation and processing of optical signals.
    • Integrated Optical Transport Blades: The Super Transport Blade integrates multiple optical transport functions into a single-slot blade, optimizing network efficiency and design.
    • Lasers for Communications and 3D Sensing: This category includes vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), modulated lasers, and laser illumination sources critical for data communication and 3D sensing systems.
  • Commercial Lasers (Lasers) Products:
    • Industrial and OEM Lasers: A broad range of lasers, such as diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, diode, direct-diode, and gas lasers, are manufactured for use in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications across diverse industrial markets.

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Lumentum Holdings Inc. primarily sells its optical and photonic products to other companies (B2B model) in various markets, including telecommunications, data communications, consumer, industrial, manufacturing, and biotechnology.

Based on the company's financial disclosures, a major customer that accounts for a significant portion of its revenue is:

  • Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)

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Michael Hurlston, President and Chief Executive Officer

Michael Hurlston was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Lumentum in February 2025, succeeding Alan Lowe. He brings extensive experience in semiconductors and optical communications, having previously served as CEO of both Synaptics, Inc. and Finisar Corporation.

Wajid Ali, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Wajid Ali was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lumentum in February 2019. Prior to joining Lumentum, he was Senior Vice President and CFO at Synaptics Inc. His career also includes roles as Vice President and Controller for Teledyne Technologies, and CFO at DALSA Corp., a public semiconductor company that Teledyne acquired in 2011. He also held key financial management positions at AMD and ATI.

Wupen Yuen, President, Global Business Units

Wupen Yuen serves as the President of Global Business Units at Lumentum.

Michael Brooker, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer

Michael Brooker holds the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Lumentum.

Vince Retort, Executive Vice President, Module Business Unit R&D and Product Development

Vince Retort is the Executive Vice President of Module Business Unit R&D and Product Development at Lumentum.

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The key risks to Lumentum's business are primarily centered around its customer relationships, the highly competitive and evolving technological landscape, and vulnerabilities within its global supply chain.

  1. Customer Concentration and Demand Fluctuations: Lumentum faces significant risk due to its reliance on a limited number of major customers, particularly large cloud providers. Shifts in these customers' business strategies, market positions, or capital expenditure cycles, such as hyperscalers pausing CapEx, can lead to substantial fluctuations in demand and revenue. The company's exposure to broad macroeconomic weakness and inventory shifts by large customers can also impact demand for its products across its Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers segments.

  2. Intense Competition, Rapid Technological Change, and Pricing Pressure: The optical components market, in which Lumentum operates, is highly competitive with numerous established players and new entrants. This intense competition can lead to market share loss if competitors develop more advanced or cost-effective solutions. Rapid technological advancements, such as the shift towards co-packaged optics (CPO) and alternative solutions like silicon photonics, could render some of Lumentum's products obsolete or less desirable, necessitating continuous innovation and substantial R&D investment to maintain its market position. Furthermore, price erosion is a persistent concern in the semiconductor and optical components industry, potentially negatively impacting Lumentum's profit margins.

  3. Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Geopolitical Risks: Lumentum is susceptible to disruptions within its supply chain, including reliance on a limited number of suppliers, which can affect its ability to meet customer demand. Additionally, its global operations expose the company to various geopolitical and economic risks. Unfavorable economic and market conditions, trade restrictions, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, such as U.S. export controls related to sales to China, can lead to market volatility, impact demand, and increase operational costs.

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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) participates in several significant addressable markets through its Optical Communications (OpComms) and Commercial Lasers (Lasers) segments, serving global telecommunications, data communications, consumer, and industrial sectors.

For its **Optical Communications (OpComms) segment**, key addressable markets include:

  • Optical Transceivers: The global optical transceiver market size was valued at USD 14.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 46.12 billion by 2034, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.00%. North America held the largest share of this market in 2025. Another estimate places the global market at USD 14.0 billion in 2025, reaching USD 35.4 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 10.87%.
  • 3D Sensing Systems (including Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers - VCSELs): The global 3D sensor market size was valued at USD 6.8 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 17.26 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 12.2%. North America dominated the market with a revenue share of 36.84% in 2025, while Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region. Another source indicates the global market was USD 6.68 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 25.57 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 16.00%.
  • Fiber Optic Cables: The global fiber optic cable market size was valued at USD 13,453.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 36,475.45 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 11.72%. Another report estimates the market at USD 12.82 billion in 2025, growing to USD 22.74 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 9.84%.
  • Optical Networking: The optical networking market is projected to reach USD 17.35 billion globally by 2025, with an 11.8% CAGR.
  • Data Communication Solutions: The global data communication solutions market size was valued at approximately USD 200 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 450 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 9.5%.

For its **Commercial Lasers (Lasers) segment**, key addressable markets include:

  • Fiber Lasers: The global fiber laser market size was valued at USD 4.63 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 13.08 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.3%. Asia Pacific dominated this market with a share of 49.0% in 2025. Another report estimates the market at USD 6.32 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 19.14 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 11.72%.
  • Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) Lasers: The global Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers Market size was estimated at USD 744.03 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 1006.05 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.58%. Another source projects the market to reach USD 2.55 billion by 2025. The global diode pump solid state lasers market size is also estimated at USD 0.68 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 1.4 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 8.4%.

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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) is expected to experience significant revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors within its optical and photonic product offerings. Key drivers of future revenue growth for Lumentum include:
  • Surging Demand from Cloud and AI Markets: Lumentum is positioned as a foundational supplier for the accelerating buildout of AI network infrastructure and cloud computing. The company is seeing robust demand for cloud transceivers and Electro-absorption Modulated Lasers (EMLs) that power these high-performance networks, with AI-driven growth expected to be a primary contributor to revenue.
  • Ramp-up of Optical Circuit Switches (OCS): Optical Circuit Switches are identified as a new high-margin growth engine for Lumentum. The company has secured significant order backlogs for OCS, with rapid scaling and manufacturing expansion anticipated to drive substantial revenue contributions, particularly starting in late 2026.
  • Launch and Ramp-up of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO): Lumentum expects Co-Packaged Optics solutions to be another generational game-changer for the industry and a key future growth driver. The company has already secured multi-hundred-million-dollar orders for CPO delivery in the first half of calendar year 2027, indicating a significant revenue ramp in the coming years.
  • Expansion into New, Higher-Speed Transceiver Products: Lumentum anticipates sustained revenue growth from its new 800G and 1.6T products. These next-generation, high-speed optical transceivers are expected to contribute to revenue layering benefits, addressing the evolving needs for increased bandwidth in data communication.

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Share Repurchases

  • Lumentum's Board of Directors authorized an increase of its share repurchase program to $1 billion in March 2022, superseding a $700 million program announced in May 2021. This program was set to expire in May 2024.
  • The company repurchased $175.6 million in shares during 2023.
  • In September 2024, an additional $2.5 million shares were authorized for repurchase, and approximately $4.8 million (801,287 shares) were repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Share Issuance

  • Lumentum's shares outstanding saw a 3.42% increase in 2025 to 70 million, following a 1.46% decline in 2024 to 67 million shares.
  • Shares outstanding for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, increased by 27.43% year-over-year, reaching 88 million shares.
  • As of December 27, 2025, 71.4 million shares were issued and outstanding.

Inbound Investments

  • In March 2026, Lumentum announced strategic multiyear agreements with NVIDIA, which include a $2 billion investment by NVIDIA in Lumentum.
  • This investment from NVIDIA aims to accelerate innovation in advanced optics technologies and support Lumentum's research and development and manufacturing capacity for co-packaged optics (CPO), essential for next-generation AI infrastructure and data centers.

Outbound Investments

  • In October 2023, Lumentum acquired Cloud Light Technology, a manufacturer of optical modules and sensors, for approximately $750 million. This acquisition was intended to advance Lumentum's position in serving cloud operators and AI infrastructure providers.
  • Lumentum completed the acquisition of NeoPhotonics Corporation in August 2022 for approximately $918 million. This transaction was pivotal for the telecom business, providing tunable lasers and coherent components for long-haul and metro networks.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the last twelve months ending August 30, 2025, reached $884 million.
  • For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, capital expenditures were $76.2 million.
  • The company is focused on increasing its manufacturing footprint, exemplified by efforts to boost Electro-Absorption Modulated Laser (EML) production capacity by 40% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 to address industry-wide shortages.

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Financials

LITECSCOFFIVVSATESEEXTRMedian
NameLumentum Cisco Sy.F5 Viasat ESCO Tec.Extreme . 
Mkt Price816.98113.77394.5361.95339.8831.74226.82
Mkt Cap58.4449.622.48.48.84.215.6
Rev LTM2,48860,7463,2254,6161,2481,2522,857
Op Inc LTM25114,408809-4519540223
FCF LTM11411,788963624209105417
FCF 3Y Avg-3312,334830-22113490112
CFO LTM45213,0251,0151,566259132734
CFO 3Y Avg19613,277874971176113535

Growth & Margins

LITECSCOFFIVVSATESEEXTRMedian
NameLumentum Cisco Sy.F5 Viasat ESCO Tec.Extreme . 
Rev Chg LTM69.0%9.2%9.7%2.1%30.9%14.9%12.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg16.9%3.5%5.2%24.4%11.9%1.2%8.6%
Rev Chg Q90.1%12.0%11.0%3.0%33.5%11.4%11.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM18.2%2.9%2.6%0.7%6.6%2.7%2.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM187.9%19.0%10.9%-179.6%21.2%315.6%20.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-485.7%0.8%25.7%-234.5%17.8%44.7%9.3%
Op Mgn LTM10.1%23.7%25.1%-1.0%15.6%3.2%12.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-10.5%24.0%24.4%-8.4%15.7%1.8%8.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM9.6%0.5%-0.0%0.1%-0.1%0.5%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM18.2%21.4%31.5%33.9%20.7%10.6%21.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.2%23.2%29.2%22.0%16.6%9.4%19.3%
FCF/Rev LTM4.6%19.4%29.9%13.5%16.8%8.4%15.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3.4%21.6%27.7%-6.3%12.5%7.5%10.0%

Valuation

LITECSCOFFIVVSATESEEXTRMedian
NameLumentum Cisco Sy.F5 Viasat ESCO Tec.Extreme . 
Mkt Cap58.4449.622.48.48.84.215.6
P/S23.57.46.91.87.13.47.0
P/Op Inc232.431.227.7-186.745.1104.438.2
P/EBIT196.228.927.756.146.397.051.2
P/E132.837.631.6-24.828.6259.334.6
P/CFO129.134.522.05.434.031.932.9
Total Yield0.8%4.1%3.2%-4.0%3.6%0.4%2.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.1%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.9%5.1%5.8%-14.5%2.8%5.2%3.9%
D/E0.10.10.00.80.00.10.1
Net D/E0.00.0-0.10.60.00.00.0

Returns

LITECSCOFFIVVSATESEEXTRMedian
NameLumentum Cisco Sy.F5 Viasat ESCO Tec.Extreme . 
1M Rtn-5.1%-4.1%2.9%-28.5%11.5%21.1%-0.6%
3M Rtn16.3%42.4%39.9%33.0%21.7%108.0%36.5%
6M Rtn109.1%47.1%49.9%78.0%69.6%88.0%73.8%
12M Rtn762.2%69.5%33.4%324.3%75.0%78.6%76.8%
3Y Rtn1,350.9%143.0%172.4%53.8%229.1%31.0%157.7%
1M Excs Rtn-7.2%-2.7%3.9%-25.4%14.5%21.2%0.6%
3M Excs Rtn5.1%24.9%21.0%16.0%8.9%91.8%18.5%
6M Excs Rtn104.5%41.0%45.0%66.2%60.6%82.8%63.4%
12M Excs Rtn769.5%50.0%13.3%309.5%58.1%57.7%57.9%
3Y Excs Rtn1,295.7%74.6%102.4%-14.2%177.0%-36.8%88.5%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Cloud & Networking1,4111,0851,322  
Industrial Tech234274444  
Lasers   194122
Optical Communications(OpComms)   1,5181,621
Total1,6451,3591,7671,7131,743


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Cloud & Networking264124313
Gain on sale of assets, net350 
Industrial Tech1225153
Abnormal excess capacity0-21 
Amortization of acquired inventory fair value adjustments0-8-18
Litigation matters00-8
Stock-based compensation - acquisition related00-12
Acquisition related costs-1-13-12
Intangible asset write-off-30-21
Integration related costs-9-37-29
Other charges, net-12-40-64
Restructuring and related charges-23-73-28
Selling, general and administrative-116-112-127
Amortization of acquired intangibles-150-151-128
Stock-based compensation-177-129-136
Total-180-434-116


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$816.98 
Market Cap ($ Bil)58.4 
First Trading Date08/04/2015 
Distance from 52W High-22.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$903.65$530.04
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-9.6%54.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility93.8%88.1%
Downside Capture523.04219.01
Upside Capture326.13438.73
Correlation (SPY)35.0%38.5%
LITE Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.071.912.632.122.592.33
Up Beta-11.27-1.23-0.190.891.912.09
Down Beta-2.613.104.241.322.382.40
Up Capture214%303%430%745%2254%11908%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days8203270150402
Down Capture706%594%305%172%140%113%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days1221305397345

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LITE
LITE799.6%87.9%2.90-
Sector ETF (XLK)46.1%23.5%1.5546.8%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.4%1.2638.7%
Gold (GLD)21.8%27.7%0.7010.6%
Commodities (DBC)21.8%18.6%0.921.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.1%13.6%0.850.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.5%-1.2514.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LITE
LITE59.3%60.2%1.02-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.5%25.3%0.7554.0%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6148.9%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.797.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%19.5%0.2810.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.9%0.0825.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.9%54.0%0.3919.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LITE
LITE41.5%56.7%0.85-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.0%24.7%0.9154.1%
Equity (SPY)15.2%18.0%0.7248.4%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.1%0.604.8%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2614.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2327.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)54.7%66.4%0.9513.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 5312026-9.1%
Average Daily Volume6.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity71.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares13.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-5.1%-0.2%-5.0%
2/3/20267.0%29.0%49.6%
11/4/202523.6%34.0%75.9%
8/12/20250.5%-1.4%37.8%
5/6/20252.8%15.7%26.7%
2/6/2025-7.3%-15.7%-38.0%
11/7/202413.9%15.6%21.9%
8/14/202414.8%23.9%22.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111212
# Negative131212
Median Positive2.8%11.2%14.9%
Median Negative-7.3%-6.3%-12.6%
Max Positive23.6%34.0%75.9%
Max Negative-22.4%-19.6%-38.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-5.1%-0.2%-5.0%
2/3/20267.0%29.0%49.6%
11/4/202523.6%34.0%75.9%
8/12/20250.5%-1.4%37.8%
5/6/20252.8%15.7%26.7%
2/6/2025-7.3%-15.7%-38.0%
11/7/202413.9%15.6%21.9%
8/14/202414.8%23.9%22.5%
5/6/2024-6.1%-0.2%2.9%
2/8/2024-22.4%-15.6%-18.9%
11/8/20232.0%3.7%3.6%
8/17/2023-1.3%13.6%3.1%
4/6/2023-9.7%-11.1%-6.9%
2/9/2023-1.4%-2.0%-15.7%
11/8/2022-16.2%-19.6%-26.5%
8/16/2022-6.9%-4.8%-18.0%
5/4/20229.0%8.8%7.2%
2/3/2022-14.4%-3.1%-7.5%
11/4/20211.8%5.2%-1.0%
8/18/20211.8%8.1%7.8%
5/12/2021-16.9%-9.1%-1.0%
2/2/2021-7.8%-7.8%-9.5%
11/2/2020-1.5%7.2%5.2%
8/11/20202.1%2.6%-17.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111212
# Negative131212
Median Positive2.8%11.2%14.9%
Median Negative-7.3%-6.3%-12.6%
Max Positive23.6%34.0%75.9%
Max Negative-22.4%-19.6%-38.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/19/202510-K
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/21/202410-K
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/23/202310-K
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/24/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/04/202610-Q
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/19/202510-K
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/06/202510-Q
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/21/202410-K
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/23/202310-K
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-Q
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/24/202210-K
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/03/202210-Q
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/31/202110-K
03/31/202105/12/202110-Q
12/31/202002/02/202110-Q
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/25/202010-K
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/04/202010-Q
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q
06/30/201908/27/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Revenue960.00 Mil985.00 Mil1.01 Bil22.4% Higher NewActual: 805.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Non-GAAP Operating Margin35.0%35.5%36.0%16.4%5.0%Higher NewActual: 30.5% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS2.852.953.0531.1% Higher NewActual: 2.25 for Q3 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 2/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue780.00 Mil805.00 Mil830.00 Mil23.8% Higher NewGuidance: 650.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Operating Margin30.0%30.5%31.0%45.2%9.5%Higher NewGuidance: 21.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS2.152.252.3560.7% Higher NewGuidance: 1.4 for Q2 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 6/4/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Harris, Isaac HosojiroDirectSell60420261000.081,4161,416,1156,984,566Form
2Harris, Isaac HosojiroDirectSell6012026860.004,0003,440,0007,224,000Form
3Small, IanDirectSell5222026868.074,9544,300,41918,236,415Form
4Retort, VincentSEE REMARKSDirectSell5192026953.953,1833,036,42385,438,624Form
5Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell5192026953.951,4221,356,51730,844,065Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Harris, Isaac HosojiroDirectSell60420261000.081,4161,416,1156,984,566Form
2Harris, Isaac HosojiroDirectSell6012026860.004,0003,440,0007,224,000Form
3Small, IanDirectSell5222026868.074,9544,300,41918,236,415Form
4Retort, VincentSEE REMARKSDirectSell5192026953.953,1833,036,42385,438,624Form
5Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell5192026953.951,4221,356,51730,844,065Form
6Ali, WajidEVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell5192026953.952,4872,372,47458,144,206Form
7Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUS. UNITSDirectSell5192026953.953,2103,062,18077,735,478Form
8Fletcher, PamelaDirectSell5152026940.821,5781,484,6146,967,713Form
9Fletcher, PamelaDirectSell51520261003.381,5771,582,3229,014,321Form
10Lillie, BrianDirectSell51220261004.344949,21213,970,300Form
11Lillie, BrianDirectSell5122026981.6411,95111,731,56213,702,692Form
12Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell5122026950.991,9331,838,26433,393,063Form
13Small, IanDirectSell5122026911.173,5003,189,10823,655,893Form
14Ali, WajidEVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell3022026691.135,3023,664,38745,813,129Form
15Retort, VincentSEE REMARKSDirectSell2182026545.783,4411,878,02552,381,135Form
16Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUS. UNITSDirectSell2182026538.003,1571,698,46647,580,182Form
17Retort, VincentSEE REMARKSDirectSell2132026591.3245,02626,624,90360,583,983Form
18Herscher, PennyDirectSell2132026597.294,0002,389,1801,228,636Form
19Herscher, PennyDirectSell2102026535.484,8492,596,5423,243,401Form
20Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUS. UNITSDirectSell11212025258.96822212,86524,621,140Form
21Fletcher, PamelaDirectSell11212025273.533,421935,7622,888,800Form
22Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUS. UNITSDirectSell11182025246.00821201,96623,591,154Form
23Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell11182025246.0017041,8209,446,400Form
24Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, GLOBAL BUS. UNITSDirectSell11182025234.14821192,22922,646,021Form
25Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell11182025234.141,367320,0699,030,780Form
26Fletcher, PamelaDirectSell11182025250.00579144,7502,472,250Form
27Johnson, Julia SuzanneDirectSell11122025270.3910,0002,703,9003,254,684Form
28Harris, Isaac HosojiroDirectSell11122025243.327,2001,751,9042,375,776Form
29Sepe, Matthew JosephCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICERDirectSell11102025239.634,2321,014,10310,434,336Form
30Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8282025124.863,281409,66612,644,947Form
31Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8282025124.393,282408,24813,005,472Form
32Ali, WajidEVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell8282025124.392,526314,2099,588,852Form
33Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8262025119.253,282391,37812,859,443Form
34Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell8262025116.884,507526,7823,911,420Form
35Johnson, Julia SuzanneDirectSell8202025119.061,250148,8282,623,774Form
36Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8192025117.6010912,8188,990,520Form
37Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8192025116.4510912,6938,915,296Form
38Kim, JaeSVP, GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell8192025116.45912106,2023,472,539Form
39Ali, WajidEVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell8192025116.452,222258,7525,294,982Form
40Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8192025113.6110912,3838,710,251Form
41Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8082025108.3424126,1108,515,199Form
42Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8052025111.7324126,9278,808,570Form
43Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell8052025108.0924126,0508,547,649Form
44Retort, VincentPRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL TECH.DirectSell7312025110.0022,7192,499,09013,392,170Form
45Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell725202599.9226526,4797,970,918Form
46Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell7222025103.1326427,2268,254,319Form
47Wupen, YuenPRESIDENT, CLOUD & NETWORKINGDirectSell7222025102.2226426,9868,208,470Form
48Lowe, Alan SDirectSell627202593.4720,0001,869,40021,542,124Form
49Lowe, Alan SDirectSell620202588.4720,0001,769,40022,159,169Form
50Ali, WajidEVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell606202583.582,222185,7153,966,707Form
51Lowe, Alan SDirectSell606202583.5810,000835,80022,605,966Form
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