Nvidia's fiscal Q1 networking momentum validates an accelerating CPO inflection across next-generation AI infrastructure builds. With Lumentum Holdings Inc. being a key supplier and strategic partner to Nvidia's CPO roadmap, the company is poised for upside from the impending AI networking technology shift. Coupled with LITE's upcoming ramp-up of its ultra-high-power lasers and optical circuit switches, the company's well-positioned for an incremental uplift to its growth and earnings profile.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. reported $808M revenue in Q3 FY2026, up 90% YoY, with operational leverage driving unprecedented margin expansion. 200G EML revenue rose +128% sequentially, while OCS and CPO adoption remain underpriced, forming the backbone of hyperscaler AI infrastructure. CW laser vertical integration increased internal penetration from 50% to 70%, reducing costs and enhancing margins across cloud transceivers.
LITE's AI networking push gains traction as hyperscaler demand drives record revenues and rapid growth in optical connectivity shipments.
In this article, I compare the intrinsic value of the two leading players in the optical components market — Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) and Coherent Corp. (COHR). We will not only compare their business strategies, but also all key indicators of development and growth in financial performance. Here are seven key charts that show why LITE is more attractive than COHR.
Lumentum and Amkor are capitalizing on AI infrastructure growth, but revenue growth and demand trends are giving Lumentum an edge.
Does Lumentum (LITE) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) is rated BUY, driven by robust demand for its photonic products essential to AI and data center infrastructure. LITE's flagship EML chips, pump lasers, and narrow linewidth lasers are sold out or capacity-constrained, supporting near-term revenue and margin expansion. Long-term growth cycles are anchored by Optical Circuit Switching (OCS) and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), with OCS targeting $100M/quarter by end of 2026.
The hottest corner of the AI infrastructure trade is taking a breather. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) are down 10% in Monday midday trading, while Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ:LITE | LITE Price Prediction) is off 9% and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) has slipped 6%.
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Lumentum (LITE) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
LITE's Components unit surges 77% on booming AI optics demand, with key products sold out as hyperscale data center growth accelerates.
LITE, ONTO and TPR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on May 14th, 2026.