Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)

US — Technology Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LITE
  • Rev/Share 26.2006
  • Book/Share 11.1067
  • PB 33.442
  • Debt/Equity 4.2011
  • CurrentRatio 1.3665
  • ROIC 0.0279

 

  • MktCap 25814539515.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.175
  • PFCF -2098.7431
  • PE 232.1025
  • Debt/Assets 0.7111
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1227

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation LITE Mizuho -- Outperform -- $290 Nov. 18, 2025
Downgrade LITE Raymond James Strong Buy Outperform -- $220 Oct. 31, 2025
Downgrade LITE Barclays Overweight Equal Weight -- $165 Oct. 20, 2025
Initiation LITE Citigroup -- Buy -- $165 Aug. 29, 2025
Upgrade LITE BofA Securities Underperform Neutral -- $135 Aug. 13, 2025
Initiation LITE Wolfe Research -- Outperform -- -- July 8, 2025
Upgrade LITE Northland Capital Market Perform Outperform -- -- April 7, 2025
Upgrade LITE Raymond James Outperform Strong Buy $96 $82 March 24, 2025
Upgrade LITE Exane BNP Paribas Neutral Outperform -- $92 March 11, 2025
Resumed LITE Jefferies -- Buy -- -- Feb. 21, 2025

News

5 Top Stocks With High 2026 Earnings Growth Targets
ALLY, ARGX, EGO, LITE, PSX
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The S&P 500 experienced sharp swings in 2025 due to shifts in trade policy, AI speculation, and rate cuts, while corporate profits remained resilient. Broader AI adoption and steady economic growth are expected to drive double-digit earnings growth in the S&P 500 in 2026. Tech is expected to dominate earnings growth again next year, but more sectors are projected to contribute.

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NVTS vs. LITE: Which Semiconductor Stock Has an Edge Right Now?
LITE, NVTS
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AI data-center demand is lifting both Navitas Semiconductor and Lumentum, but surging optical sales and margin gains give LITE a clear edge over NVTS.

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Reasons to Buy These 2 AI Stocks Offering Triple-Digit Returns in 2025
APLD, LITE
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

APLD and LITE have surged over 200% in 2025, but multi-year hyperscaler leases and booming AI data center demand point to further growth.

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The Best AI Stocks to Buy for 2026 (LITE, COHR, FN)
COHR, FN, LITE
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of infrastructure expansion, and one of the most important technologies enabling that growth is photonics. As AI models scale, the limiting factor is no longer pure compute, but the movement of data itself.

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Lumentum Shares Rise Nearly 4% After Key Trading Signal
LITE
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: LITE) experienced a significant Power Inflow alert, a key bullish indicator that is closely tracked by traders who value order flow analytics, specifically institutional and retail order flow data.

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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Presents at Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference Transcript
LITE
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Presents at Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference Transcript

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Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Presents at Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference Transcript
LITE
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Presents at Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference Transcript

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LITE Stock Jumps 219% in a Year: Will the Momentum Continue in FY26?
LITE
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum soars 219% in a year, powered by strong AI-driven demand, earnings beats and surging revenue growth.

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The AI Boom Is Powering an Unexpected Stock Surge—And These 3 Companies Are Winning Big
CIEN, COHR, LITE
Published: December 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Communication technology companies have been red hot lately, with several leading names within the communication equipment industry surging triple digits year-to-date (YTD). It's an industry that, before the second half of this year, had barely received any attention.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Nov. 10
ECG, FIGS, LITE
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, Nov.10:

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Invesco Small Cap Value Fund Q3 2025 Performance Review
COHR, DAVA, EPAM, GLOB, HBM, LITE, MOH, MP, PNFP, RMBS
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Stock selection in materials was the largest contributor to relative performance. The fund's holdings in mining exchange-traded funds and lack of real estate exposure also aided relative return. Stock selection in healthcare, energy, industrials and IT detracted from relative return.

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3 Data Center Stocks Are Soaring—Analysts Think 1 Could Go Higher
COHR, LITE, SNDK
Published: November 19, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Three data center stocks skyrocketed after releasing their latest financial results. However, Wall Street analysts appear concerned about two of these names, while being more optimistic about another.

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Here's Why Lumentum Stock Is a Promising Portfolio Pick Right Now
LITE
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

LITE's surging AI-driven demand for laser chips and optical transceivers fuels a 209.5% YTD stock rally and strong growth outlook.

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Why Lumentum Shares Surged 23.6% After Posting First-Quarter Results
LITE
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum delivered a strong fiscal Q1, with revenue up 58.4% year-over-year and significant margin expansion, driving shares up 23.57%. LITE's growth is fueled by robust demand in data center, data interconnect, and long-haul markets, with new products like optical circuit switches and co-packaged optics set to accelerate momentum. Management is optimizing profitability by allocating capacity to high-margin products and building long-term customer agreements, ensuring revenue stability amid supply constraints.

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Lumentum Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Shares Up
LITE
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum's Q1 revenues jump 58% to $533.8M, beating estimates as strong AI and cloud demand power earnings and raise shares over 14%.

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Lumentum to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
LITE
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum's first-quarter fiscal 2026 results may see strong cloud-driven gains as Datacom lasers and optical switches fuel robust revenue growth.

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Lumentum (LITE) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
LITE
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum (LITE) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Will Lumentum (LITE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
LITE
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum (LITE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Lumentum (LITE) is a Great Choice
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Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lumentum (LITE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Citi Initiates Lumentum With Buy Rating On AI Data Center Growth
LITE
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Positive

Citigroup initiated coverage of Lumentum with a buy rating on AI data center growth. Lumentum stock has surged 55% in 2025.

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Lumentum (LITE) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
LITE
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lumentum (LITE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Why Lumentum Is A Strong Buy After Fourth Quarter Earnings (Rating Upgrade)
LITE
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum Holdings delivered a strong Q4, beating revenue and EPS estimates, driven by robust cloud and AI demand, supporting a long-term investment thesis. Lumentum's moat in Co-Packaged Optics and leadership in 800G transceivers position it for sustained margin expansion and future growth. Guidance points to sequential growth in revenue, operating margin, and EPS, with strategic focus shifting away from 3D sensing toward data center demand.

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Lumentum Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
LITE
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Lumentum Holdings Inc. LITE will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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What Makes Lumentum (LITE) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
LITE
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lumentum (LITE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Lumentum (LITE) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
LITE
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum (LITE) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Top 5 Tech Stocks For A Trade War Truce
ALAB, APP, KARO, LASR, LITE
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The U.S. and China are considering an additional 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs as they work toward a comprehensive trade deal. The potential trade truce follows the Trump administration's sweeping trade deals with Japan and the EU, which have fueled a market rally and tech valuations. Valuations among the S&P 500's top 10 companies have become more stretched than they were during the dot-com bubble, per Apollo Global Management.

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Will Lumentum (LITE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
LITE
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum (LITE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Here's Why Lumentum (LITE) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lumentum (LITE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Before they Soar in the Second Half
HUBS, LITE
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

It's time for investors to start buying strong tech stocks that are trading well below their all-time highs before they possibly surge in July and beyond.

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Should You Buy Lumentum (LITE) After Golden Cross?
LITE
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, LITE's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross.

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About Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)

  • IPO Date 2015-07-23
  • Website https://www.lumentum.com
  • Industry Communication Equipment
  • CEO Michael E. Hurlston
  • Employees 7257

Lumentum Holdings Inc. manufactures and sells optical and photonic products in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates in two segments, Optical Communications (OpComms) and Commercial Lasers (Lasers). The OpComms segment offers components, modules, and subsystems that enable the transmission and transport of video, audio, and data over high-capacity fiber optic cables. It offers tunable transponders, transceivers, and transmitter modules; tunable lasers, receivers, and modulators; transport products, such as reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers, amplifiers, and optical channel monitors, as well as components, including 980nm, multi-mode, and Raman pumps; and switches, attenuators, photodetectors, gain flattening filters, isolators, wavelength-division multiplexing filters, arrayed waveguide gratings, multiplex/de-multiplexers, and integrated passive modules. This segment also provides Super Transport Blade, which integrates optical transport functions into a single-slot blade; vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers; directly modulated and electro-absorption modulated lasers; and laser illumination sources for 3D sensing systems. It serves customers in telecommunications, data communications, and consumer and industrial markets. The Commercial Lasers segment offers diode-pumped solid-state, fiber, diode, direct-diode, and gas lasers for use in original equipment manufacturer applications. It serves customers in markets and applications, such as sheet metal processing, general manufacturing, biotechnology, graphics and imaging, remote sensing, and precision machining. Lumentum Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.