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Lumentum Holdings Inc

NASDAQ: LITE Communication Equipment
$868.69
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Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported Nov 4, 2025, 4:16pm ET · SEC source
$1.10
Beat +7.05%
EPS · est. $1.03
$533.8M
Beat +1.39%
Revenue · est. $526.5M
+46.3%
Beating market
LITE vs S&P since report
4 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−7%0+7%+14%Nov 4Nov 5report 4:16pm ETearnings+0.5%+14.1%
−7%0+7%+14%Nov 4Nov 5earnings+0.5%+14.1%
LITE +14.1%S&P 500 +0.5%
−7%0+7%+14%Nov 4Nov 5report 4:16pm ETearnings+0.8%+14.1%
−7%0+7%+14%Nov 4Nov 5earnings+0.8%+14.1%
LITE +14.1%NASDAQ +0.8%
0+20%Nov 3Nov 12report 4:16pm ETearnings+1.1%+22.6%
0+20%Nov 3Nov 12earnings+1.1%+22.6%
LITE +22.6%S&P 500 +1.1%
0+20%Nov 3Nov 12report 4:16pm ETearnings+0.3%+22.6%
0+20%Nov 3Nov 12earnings+0.3%+22.6%
LITE +22.6%NASDAQ +0.3%
+23.57%
Day of report
+2.98%
Next session
+9.05%
One week
+47.18%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +0.89%.

Did LITE Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Lumentum capped a breakout fiscal Q1 2026 with results that landed at the top of its own guidance range, as the optical networking specialist posted revenue of $533.80 million — a 58.4% year-over-year surge — edging past the $526.46 million consensus estimate by 1.39%. Non-GAAP EPS of $1.10 cleared the $1.03 analyst consensus by 7.05%, with non-GAAP operating margin expanding a striking 1,570 basis points year-over-year to 18.7%. The primary engine behind that momentum was the Components product line, which generated $379.20 million — 71% of total revenue — rising 63.9% year-over-year as AI-driven demand for cloud transceivers and optical networking infrastructure accelerated sharply. For investors who have been <a href="https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/03/live-lumentum-announces-q4-earnings-tonight-after-416-rally/">tracking Lumentum's recent rally</a>, the forward guidance adds further weight to the bull case: management projects Q2 FY2026 revenue of $630 million to $670 million, implying more than 20% sequential growth, alongside non-GAAP EPS of $1.30 to $1.50, as optical circuit switches and co-packaged optics remain nascent contributors yet to meaningfully hit the revenue line.

Key Takeaways
  • 58% year-over-year revenue growth driven by data center, data center interconnect, and long-haul markets
  • Non-GAAP operating margin expansion of over 1,500 basis points year-over-year
  • Components revenue grew 63.9% year-over-year to $379.2 million
  • Revenue, operating margin, and EPS all came in at the high end of guidance ranges
  • Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments increased $244.7 million sequentially to $1,121.8 million

“In our fiscal first quarter, we saw year-over-year revenue growth of 58 percent and operating margin expansion of over 1,500 basis points on a non-GAAP basis. Revenue, operating margin, and earnings per share all came in at the high end of our guidance ranges.”

Lumentum CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q2 FY2026, Lumentum guided net revenue in the range of $630 million to $670 million, non-GAAP operating margin of 20.0% to 22.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.30 to $1.50. Management expects more than 20% sequential revenue growth, driven by strong momentum across data center, data center interconnect, and long-haul markets. Cloud transceivers are expected to grow in Q2 and are described as being on a sustainable upward path. Optical circuit switches and co-packaged optics have not yet contributed meaningfully but are identified as next major growth engines.

LITE YoY Financials

Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 · SEC filings Q1 2025 Q1 2026
$0$200.0M$400.0M$336.9M$533.8MRevenue$77.9M$181.5MGross Profit$3.2M$6.7MOperating Income$2.0M$4.2MNet Income
$0$200.0M$400.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

LITE Revenue by Segment

Components$379.2M+63.9%
Cloud & Networking
Systems$154.6M+46.5%
Industrial Tech

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.