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Lumentum Holdings (LITE) Stock Price & Analysis

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LITE Stock Chart & Stats

$648.06$62.49(10.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$500$750$1KAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$633.59 - $678.67
52-Week Range
$215.35 - $1,143.00
Previous Close
$585.57
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
5.99M
Market Cap
$53.11B
Enterprise Value
$95.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$1.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
2.30
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
5.89
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue And Margin Acceleration

Management’s guidance points to exceptional revenue acceleration alongside substantial operating leverage, indicating strong demand and improving economics across the business. If execution continues, higher scale and mix could support stronger earnings power and reinforce Lumentum’s position in expanding optical markets.

Strong Cash Generation

Robust operating and free cash flow shows that recent business activity is converting into meaningful discretionary cash, giving Lumentum resources to fund capacity, technology and customer programs. This supports resilience and reduces reliance on external financing while growth investments continue.

Improved Balance-sheet Leverage

The sharp reduction in leverage materially improves financial flexibility compared with prior years. A larger equity base relative to debt should help Lumentum absorb operational volatility, support strategic investment and preserve capital-allocation options as demand for optical infrastructure develops.

Bears Say

Severe GAAP Losses

Despite improving revenue and gross margin, reported profitability remains severely negative, making earnings quality and shareholder returns difficult to assess. The large GAAP loss can increase volatility, weaken confidence in near-term accounting earnings and leave the company dependent on continued operational improvement.

Persistent Supply Constraints

Capacity and component constraints are limiting shipments below market demand, preventing Lumentum from fully monetizing current customer needs. If shortages persist, they could delay revenue conversion, constrain relationships with important customers and complicate the company’s ability to sustain its rapid growth trajectory.

Working-capital And Cash Pressure

Higher inventory and a sequential cash reduction increase the amount of capital tied up while Lumentum expands for cloud and AI demand. This can pressure cash conversion and balance-sheet flexibility if expected growth is delayed, demand changes or inventory takes longer to monetize.

Lumentum Holdings News

LITE FAQ

What was Lumentum Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lumentum Holdings lowest stock price was $215.35 and its highest was $1143.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lumentum Holdings’s market cap?
Lumentum Holdings’s market cap is $53.11B.
When is Lumentum Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lumentum Holdings’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 11, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 91 days.
How were Lumentum Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Lumentum Holdings released its earnings results on Nov 02, 2026. The company reported $4.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.224 by $0.346.
Is Lumentum Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lumentum Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lumentum Holdings pay dividends?
Lumentum Holdings does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lumentum Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Lumentum Holdings’s EPS estimate is 5.89.
How many shares outstanding does Lumentum Holdings have?
Lumentum Holdings has 90,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lumentum Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lumentum Holdings reported an EPS of $4.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.224. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -18.592%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lumentum Holdings?
Hedge funds hold Lumentum Holdings shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Lumentum Holdings is 71,885,783 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 875.9K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology