Q3 26 EPS
$2.37
BEAT +4.62%
Est. $2.27
Q3 26 Revenue
$808.4M
MISS 0.20%
Est. $810.1M
vs S&P Since Q3 26
-6.4%
TRAILING MARKET
LITE -5.3% vs S&P +1.1%
Market Reaction
Did LITE Beat Earnings? Q3 2026 Results
Lumentum delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, with non-GAAP earnings of $2.37 per diluted share beating the $2.27 consensus by 4.62%, extending the company's EPS beat streak to four consecutive quarters. Revenue of $808.40 million fell just 0.20%… Read more Lumentum delivered a strong fiscal third quarter, with non-GAAP earnings of $2.37 per diluted share beating the $2.27 consensus by 4.62%, extending the company's EPS beat streak to four consecutive quarters. Revenue of $808.40 million fell just 0.20% short of the $810.05 million consensus estimate but still represented a remarkable 90.1% year-over-year surge, fueled by an AI-driven shift from copper to optical interconnects that has made Lumentum an increasingly critical supplier to hyperscale data centers. The single most compelling story inside the quarter was margin expansion, with non-GAAP operating margin climbing to 32.2%, a 700 basis point sequential improvement, driven by pricing discipline, operational efficiency, and a favorable mix shift toward high-value laser chips and pump laser assemblies. GAAP net income reached $144.20 million, compared to a loss of $44.10 million a year ago. After a remarkable multi-year run, momentum shows little sign of fading, with Q4 guidance calling for revenue of $960 million to $1.01 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.85 to $3.05.
Key Takeaways
- • 90% year-over-year revenue growth driven by AI and cloud datacenter demand
- • Non-GAAP gross margin expansion of 540 bps sequentially to 47.9%
- • Non-GAAP operating margin expansion of 700 bps sequentially to 32.2%
- • Strength in laser chips product mix
- • Growth in 'scale-across' components including pump lasers and narrow linewidth laser assemblies
- • Operational rigor and pricing discipline
- • Systems segment grew 121.1% year over year
LITE Forward Guidance & Outlook
For fiscal Q4 2026, Lumentum expects net revenue of $960 million to $1.01 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 35.0% to 36.0%, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.85 to $3.05. Management highlighted co-packaged optics and optical circuit switches as emerging growth drivers expected to further expand earnings power.
LITE YoY Financials
Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025, source: SEC Filings
LITE Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Lumentum delivered an exceptional third quarter, with revenue growing 90% year over year to a record $808 million. While our top line growth continues to garner headlines, the more impressive part of our recent performance has been our margin expansion. In fiscal Q3, gross margin improved by 540 basis points on quarter and operating margin by 700 basis points.”
— Michael Hurlston, Q3 2026 Earnings Press Release
LITE Earnings Trends
LITE vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
LITE EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
LITE Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
LITE Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 26 BEAT | $2.27 | $2.37 | +4.62% | $808.4M | -0.20% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $1.41 | $1.67 | +18.57% | $665.5M | +2.06% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.03 | $1.10 | +7.05% | $533.8M | +1.39% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $1.01 | $0.88 | -12.88% | $480.7M | -8.47% |
| FY Full Year | $4.78 | $2.06 | -56.94% | $1.65B | +0.87% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.50 | $0.57 | +13.66% | $425.2M | +1.68% |