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Lumentum Holdings Inc. LITE

Technology — Communication Equipment
S&P 500 Member
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
138.73
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 8 — — 6 — — 11 1 — 11 3
Insider Ownership
0.00%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
82,520.00
Revenue
3,014.00
Net Income
(6,935.10)
Free Cash Flow
342.50
Net Debt
(1,101.00)
Current Ratio
1.68
Debt/Equity
0.35
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
23.04
P/B ratio
14.95
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(72.21%)
This Y EPS Growth
148.54%
Next Y EPS Growth
57.39%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
76.28%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 2026
Cash 2,013.60 887.00 877.10 2,738.40
Receivables 246.10 194.70 250.00 520.30
Inventory 408.60 398.40 470.10 691.60
Other 103.00 — — —
2,777.90 1,590.10 1,717.30 4,161.90
2023 2024 2025 2026
Payables 169.40 126.30 225.20 567.40
ST’ Debt 311.60 — 10.60 1,596.90
Other 47.80 41.10 53.10 91.50
633.80 269.30 392.80 2,480.50
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 533.80 665.50 808.40 1,006.30
3,014.00
’25 336.90 402.20 425.20 480.70
1,645.00
’24 317.60 366.80 366.50 308.30
1,359.20
’23 506.80 506.00 383.40 370.80
1,767.00
’22 448.40 446.70 395.40 422.10
1,712.60
’21 452.40 478.80 419.50 392.10
1,742.80
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 57.90 126.70 203.80 363.00
751.40
’25 39.60 24.30 (1.60) 64.00
126.30
’24 (2.30) (1.50) (7.00) 35.50
24.70
’23 20.80 94.90 14.90 49.20
179.80
’22 61.90 206.50 76.60 114.30
459.30
’21 104.70 128.50 381.30 124.20
738.70
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 (18.30) 43.20 118.60 199.00
342.50
’25 (34.30) (15.90) (64.30) 10.10
(104.40)
’24 (60.10) (32.30) (26.00) 6.90
(111.50)
’23 (2.10) 55.10 (13.80) 12.40
51.60
’22 49.90 180.50 58.40 85.70
374.50
’21 78.40 104.30 365.40 119.10
667.20
in millions of $

EPS

Sep Dec Mar Jun Year
’26 — — — —
—
’26 0.05 0.89 1.50 (84.65)
(92.96)
’25 (1.21) (0.88) (0.64) 2.96
0.37
’24 (1.02) (1.47) (1.88) (3.72)
(8.12)
’23 (0.01) (0.46) (0.57) (0.88)
(1.93)
’22 1.08 0.75 0.35 0.49
2.68
’21 0.86 1.06 2.85 0.28
5.07

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.4
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 48.73 35.35 38.29 45.65 317.44 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 108.90 65.16 96.25 401.60 1,085.68 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,815 7,500 7,257 10,562 13,757 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.25 0.24 0.19 0.16 0.22 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,712.60 1,767.00 1,359.20 1,645.00 3,014.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 46.05% 32.20% 18.50% 27.96% 41.67% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 235.10 (102.40) (405.70) (172.10) (7,172.80) — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.73% (5.80%) (29.85%) (10.46%) (237.98%) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 198.90 (131.60) (546.50) 25.90 (6,935.10) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 239.50 297.70 313.20 259.70 270.80 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.05 25.87 20.20 23.84 40.40 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.79 (1.93) (8.12) 0.38 (92.96) ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.45 2.63 0.37 1.83 10.07 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (1.19) (1.88) (2.02) (3.34) (5.48) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.26 0.76 (1.66) (1.51) 4.59 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.33 19.85 14.22 16.44 62.25 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 71.20 68.30 67.30 69.00 74.60 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.67 0.00 0.00 288.06 0.00 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.30 2.19 2.55 3.99 21.24 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.02 2.86 3.62 5.78 13.78 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.91 2.64 3.97 5.02 20.87 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.30 90.56 (50.21) (79.07) 183.68 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 459.30 179.80 24.70 126.30 751.40 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (84.80) (128.20) (136.20) (230.70) (408.90) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 374.50 51.60 (111.50) (104.40) 342.50 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,422.70 2,144.10 1,320.80 1,324.50 1,681.40 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,876.00 2,811.60 2,503.20 2,573.20 1,637.40 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (673.00) 798.00 1,616.20 1,696.10 (1,101.00) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,875.00 1,355.80 957.30 1,134.70 4,643.90 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.16% (2.99%) (12.76%) 0.64% (120.34%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.77% (3.36%) (10.54%) (3.98%) 9.26% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.34% (8.15%) (47.25%) 2.48% (240.03%) — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) offers compelling exposure to photonic technologies fueling AI data centers and cloud networking, but its history underscores the perils of cyclical volatility in optics. After a decade of growth driven by mergers, 3D sensing, and high-speed transceivers—peaking at $1.76 billion in revenue and stock highs over $112—recent years delivered sharp reversals: 2024 revenue fell 23% to $1.36 billion, gross margins cratered to 18.5%, and net losses hit $547 million amid inventory gluts and macro pressures. Ballooning debt to $2.5 billion and negative ROIC signal leverage risks and execution challenges on a $1.13 billion equity base.

Balance sheet resilience persists with $1.3 billion in working capital, supporting R&D into silicon photonics, while routine insider selling at peaks (over $21 million in 2025) reflects diversification rather than distress. Analyst forecasts tempt with explosive upside—revenue tripling to $5.8 billion by 2028, EPS surging 3,400% to $13.28, and ROE rebounding to 21%—powered by 1.6T optics and NVIDIA-linked AI demand. Yet forward multiples like 53x 2027 PE demand flawless delivery amid debt servicing and China exposure.

For risk-averse investors, LITE’s asymmetric potential hinges on navigating these downside traps; current 4x PS looks stretched versus historical norms, but projected FCF recovery could justify a premium if cycles turn. The full analysis dissects this high-stakes rebound.

Read full commentary →

Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Latest News

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18 Sep

3 , 2:21 PM
Coherent's datacenter business drives its overall revenue growth amid rising demand for optical components. Coherent's datacenter revenue gains heighten competitive pressure on Lumentum in the optical transceiver market.

16 Sep

4 , 10:18 AM
Lumentum Holdings supplies optical and photonic components critical for high-speed connectivity in AI data centers, enabling the infrastructure needed to meet surging artificial intelligence data transmission demands. Lumentum's positioning in AI data infrastructure expands its addressable market and supports sustained revenue growth.

3 www.trefis.com, 7:38 PM
Questions persist on whether Ciena's pricing power reflects genuine strength or stems from temporary parts shortages, with direct implications for optical component suppliers including Lumentum Holdings. Parts shortages may temporarily support pricing and margins for optical suppliers such as Lumentum but are unlikely to drive lasting strategic shifts.

3 , 10:02 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Q4 earnings beat estimates due to Powertrain Solutions growth. Q4 earnings beat on segment growth indicates moderate positive effect on near-term financials and sentiment.

11 Sep

3 , 12:13 PM
Ciena shares drop 15.2% in one week due to ongoing supply risks that threaten AI growth momentum. Sector-wide AI supply constraints highlighted for Ciena can similarly pressure Lumentum's supply chain and investor sentiment.

3 , 12:12 PM
Ciena issued 2027 growth guidance that signals rising demand and higher stakes in AI optical networking components. Ciena's raised outlook points to sector-wide AI optical demand growth that can moderately lift Lumentum's positioning and results.

10 Sep

4 , 7:30 AM
Top funds have bet billions on Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) as the AI stock enters a buy zone. Billions in fund investments indicate major capital inflows likely to boost LITE valuation and trajectory.

3 , 11:30 AM
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) shares rose 6.1% since the prior earnings report on stronger investor reaction to results and outlook. Earnings-driven stock gains reflect moderate effects on near-term sentiment and valuation without signaling major strategic shifts.

3 , 7:30 AM
Funds bet billions on Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) as the AI stock enters a buy zone. Fund bets totaling billions on LITE may lift short-term investor sentiment without altering core operations.

9 Sep

3 , 12:42 PM
Lumentum laser segment growth accelerates and may enable competition against Broadcom and Applied Optoelectronics. Accelerating laser growth supports potential competitive gains for Lumentum against Broadcom and Applied Optoelectronics.

8 Sep

4 , 9:55 AM
Stewart Asset Management identifies AI infrastructure demand as the primary driver behind Lumentum Holdings’ growth potential in optical components and data center connectivity. AI infrastructure buildout creates major revenue opportunities for Lumentum’s optical networking products and elevates its competitive standing.

3 Sep

3 , 12:09 PM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. stock faces scrutiny over AI growth prospects weighed against premium valuations and market risks comparable to COHR dynamics. AI sector valuation pressures may moderately influence Lumentum's near-term investor sentiment and positioning without altering core fundamentals.

1 Sep

4 , 2:00 PM
Deutsche Bank names Lumentum and Coherent top AI picks as spending surges. Deutsche Bank endorsement elevates Lumentum visibility in AI infrastructure amid rising capex.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 11:40 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) ranks among the top 10 S&P 500 performers, with analysts forecasting substantial further upside for the stock. Analyst upside forecasts for LITE may lift near-term sentiment and trading without altering core operations or long-term trajectory.

31 Aug

4 , 12:52 PM
Lumentum Holdings advances AI optics initiatives, strengthening growth prospects in direct competition with Marvell and Nvidia. LITE's AI optics push represents a major strategic move that could significantly alter its competitive trajectory.

4 , 11:12 AM
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) shares rose 7.8% after the company advanced new AI connectivity initiatives and received fresh analyst coverage. AI connectivity push and analyst coverage triggered immediate 7.8% stock gain and point to material long-term growth potential.

4 , 10:15 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. secures new AI backing with potential to accelerate growth in optical components and photonics markets. AI backing represents major strategic development likely to alter Lumentum's competitive trajectory and investor outlook.

4 247wallst.com, 9:00 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) is expanding its optical and photonic components for data centers to capitalize on surging AI demand. Lumentum's data center buildout for AI creates major growth opportunities that can lift revenue and market standing.

4 , 7:10 AM
Investment surges in AI-driven optical transceivers as hyperscale demand and strategic M&A reshape global connectivity infrastructure for Lumentum Holdings Inc. Surging hyperscale demand and M&A activity create major growth opportunities in optical transceivers for Lumentum.

29 Aug

4 , 3:16 AM
Networking has emerged as the essential foundation for AI infrastructure, driving demand for Lumentum Holdings Inc.'s optical components and transceivers used in high-speed data center connections. AI-driven networking growth directly expands Lumentum's addressable market for optical solutions and strengthens its competitive position in data center supply chains.

27 Aug

4 www.marketbeat.com, 9:02 PM
Lumentum projects major growth in optical connectivity driven by AI data centers. AI data center expansion is set to deliver substantial revenue growth and strengthen Lumentum's market position in optical components.

25 Aug

4 , 11:13 AM
Lumentum Holdings is ramping 1.6T and 200G products but faces direct competition from Cisco and NVIDIA in those segments. Cisco and NVIDIA competition in core 1.6T and 200G ramps threatens Lumentum market share and growth trajectory.

24 Aug

4 , 4:09 PM
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) draws valuation focus from surging AI demand and updated company guidance. AI demand surge and fresh guidance point to major shifts in Lumentum's trajectory and sentiment.

3 , 11:22 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. stock price declines amid near-term pressures, yet forward outlook indicates potential recovery and improved performance ahead. Stock decline creates short-term negative sentiment while anticipated better times point to only moderate effects on overall trajectory.

3 , 10:25 AM
Marvell secures $120 billion Google deal reshaping competitive dynamics ahead of earnings, with direct implications for Lumentum's positioning in optical and networking components. Marvell's large-scale Google contract introduces moderate competitive pressure on Lumentum in data center and optical markets without directly altering Lumentum operations.

18 Aug

3 , 7:17 PM
AXT shares surge 11.6% as indium phosphide supply tightens from new AI deals. Indium phosphide supply constraints in AI optical components may lift pricing power and demand for Lumentum's InP products.

3 transcript www.fool.com, 6:44 PM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. held its Q4 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance for the company. Earnings call delivers financial metrics and guidance that moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and performance outlook.

17 Aug

4 , 4:36 PM
Nvidia is rapidly scaling its AI infrastructure deployments, increasing demand for Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) optical components used in data center networking. Lumentum supplies optical transceivers directly tied to Nvidia's AI data center expansions, driving revenue and market positioning.

4 247wallst.com, 10:04 AM
Lumentum Holdings Inc. stock recommendation rose over 1000 percent, with analysis citing reasons the shares can sustain further gains amid ongoing market momentum. Strong positive performance signal from recommendation surge exceeding 1000 percent points to major upward trajectory shift for Lumentum shares.

15 Aug

4 247wallst.com, 10:36 AM
Nvidia aims to expand control over optical networking layers critical to AI data centers, with potential implications for suppliers like Lumentum that provide high-speed components and transceivers. Nvidia's push into optical layers could drive major new demand or partnerships for Lumentum's AI-related products.
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