Lumentum Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: LITE): Corporate Profile & Financials
By Raveendran | Updated on: October 27, 2026
Source: Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2026
Net revenue by geographic region and significant country (based on customer shipping location):
Company Snapshot
| Official Legal Name | Lumentum Holdings Inc. |
|---|---|
| Ticker & Exchange | LITE (Nasdaq Global Select Market) |
| Sector / Industry | Optical and Photonic Technologies / Communications and Industrial Technology |
| Headquarters | 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California 95131 |
| Current Fiscal Year End | June 27, 2026 |
| Full-Time Employees | Approximately 13,757 (as of June 27, 2026) |
| Key Acquisition History | Oclaro, Inc. (2018); NeoPhotonics Corporation and IPG Photonics telecom transmission lines (2022); Cloud Light Technology Limited (2023) |
Executive Analyst Summary
Lumentum Holdings Inc. operates as a global technological leader in optical and photonic products, addressing critical networking, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), telecommunications, consumer, and industrial end markets. The company’s business model is engineered around high-speed optical transceivers, semiconductor laser chips, laser sub-assemblies, line subsystems, wavelength management solutions, and industrial lasers. Through historical strategic acquisitions—most notably Oclaro, NeoPhotonics, and Cloud Light—Lumentum has substantially expanded its proprietary intellectual property portfolio, customer roster, and international manufacturing footprint across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Operating as a single integrated enterprise, the company captures surging demand driven by the rapid expansion of hyperscale cloud data centers and data-intensive AI workloads. The transition from legacy infrastructure to advanced optical architectures—specifically scale-out, scale-up, and scale-across data center interconnect (DCI) solutions—has generated unprecedented volume requirements for Lumentum’s high-speed components and cloud transceiver modules. While this accelerated growth trajectory has occasionally outpaced current manufacturing capacity and introduced supply allocation decisions, Lumentum continues to invest aggressively in internal manufacturing operations and outsourced contract manufacturing capabilities to capture secular secular expansion trends across its primary customer base.Company Overview
Incorporated in Delaware in February 2015 as a wholly owned subsidiary of JDS Uniphase Corporation (subsequently Viavi Solutions Inc.) prior to its spin-off into an independent publicly traded entity, Lumentum has evolved into a foundational pillar of modern optical networking. The enterprise coordinates its global activities across headquarters in San Jose, California, alongside advanced manufacturing and research facilities located in the United States, Thailand, China, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, and Japan. The company classifies its broad product portfolio into two principal revenue streams: Components, which constitute foundational building blocks sold to cloud operators, AI infrastructure providers, and network equipment manufacturers; and Systems, which represent fully integrated standalone solutions delivering operational functionality directly within customer environments. The company maintains a high degree of customer concentration, highlighted by relationships with major cloud operators, technology giants, and networking equipment manufacturers. Notably, Customer A accounted for 26.6% of total net revenue in fiscal year 2026 (compared to 15.4% in fiscal year 2025), while Customer B represented 15.0% of total net revenue in fiscal year 2026 (compared to 16.0% in fiscal year 2025). The broader customer ecosystem is heavily weighted toward international shipments, with 79.2% of net revenue in fiscal year 2026 derived from customers outside the United States based on initial shipment destinations.Products, Technologies, and Business Segments
Lumentum designs and manufactures a broad spectrum of advanced photonic components and industrial systems. Its offerings are organized around two foundational revenue categories:- Components: Encompasses individual technological building blocks that enable broader system functionality. This category includes high-speed semiconductor laser chips, laser sub-assemblies, line subsystems, and wavelength management systems supplied to cloud data center operators, AI/ML infrastructure providers, and network equipment manufacturers.
- Systems: Encompasses complete, self-contained solutions delivering direct operational functionality. This category includes optical transceivers, optical circuit switches, and industrial lasers (such as short-pulse solid-state lasers and kilowatt-class fiber lasers) utilized in advanced precision material processing, semiconductor fabrication, and electric vehicle battery production.
Operating Performance and Business Drivers
Fiscal year 2026 reflected strong operational expansion, with total net revenue surging by 83.2% to $3,014.0 million from $1,645.0 million in fiscal year 2025. This top-line acceleration was propelled by an 80.0% increase in Components revenue (reaching $2,005.6 million) and a 90.7% increase in Systems revenue (reaching $1,008.4 million). Growth was underpinned by robust deployment of cloud and AI infrastructure, driving heavy demand for laser chips, laser assemblies, and high-speed cloud transceiver modules. Additionally, initial shipments of optical circuit switches contributed over $90.0 million in revenue during fiscal year 2026. Gross profit expanded significantly to $1,255.9 million, resulting in a gross margin of 41.7% for fiscal year 2026 compared to 28.0% in fiscal year 2025. Margin expansion was driven primarily by lower relative manufacturing costs resulting from higher internal factory utilization and a favorable product mix shift toward advanced, high-margin components and systems.Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team
Lumentum is guided by an experienced executive leadership team and an independent Board of Directors. Executive leadership includes:- Michael Hurlston — President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
- Wajid Ali — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Eric Chang — Chief Accounting Officer
- Wupen Yuen — President, Global Business Units
Key Strengths
Technological Leadership in Photonics: Proprietary expertise in photonic integration, ultrafast lasers, and high-power semiconductor design positions Lumentum at the center of critical AI and cloud data center architecture transitions. Strong Hyperscaler Relationships: Deep, established partnerships with dominant cloud service and AI infrastructure providers secure continuous feedback loops and sustained demand visibility for next-generation 200G lane speed optical components. Diversified Global Footprint: Strategic manufacturing capabilities spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific allow the enterprise to optimize production costs and navigate regional supply chain dynamics.Key Challenges and Risks
Customer Concentration: Heavy revenue reliance on a small number of prominent customers (such as Customer A and Customer B) creates vulnerability to sudden order adjustments, inventory digestion cycles, or shifts in customer sourcing strategies. Geopolitical and Trade Regulatory Volatility: Exposure to evolving U.S. and international export controls, trade restrictions (including rare earth mineral export curbs from China), and fluctuating global tariff regimes that can restrict market access or inflate input costs. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Complexity: Reliance on complex, sole-sourced components and specialized manufacturing yields introduces operational vulnerability should factory disruptions or component shortages occur.Official Site
Lumentum Official WebsiteConclusion and Strategic Outlook
Lumentum enters its subsequent operating periods uniquely positioned to capitalize on the multi-year secular expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud data center interconnects, and advanced optical networking. By pairing disciplined capital allocation—demonstrated by proactive debt management, strategic facility acquisitions, and manufacturing expansions—with cutting-edge R&D investments in high-speed optical components and optical circuit switching, the company intends to sustain its leadership in photonic technology. However, management must navigate persistent customer concentration risks, complex macroeconomic conditions, and an evolving global regulatory landscape to protect operating margins and convert robust demand into long-term stockholder value.1. Financial Statements
Amounts in the following financial statements are reported in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data, for the fiscal years ended June 27, 2026, June 28, 2025, and June 29, 2024.Income Statement
| Years Ended | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | $3,014.0 | $1,645.0 | $1,359.2 | +83.22% |
| Cost of sales | 1,680.5 | 1,102.9 | 1,023.8 | +52.37% |
| Amortization of acquired developed intangibles | 77.6 | 82.2 | 83.9 | -5.60% |
| Gross profit | 1,255.9 | 459.9 | 251.5 | +173.08% |
| Operating expenses: | – | |||
| Research and development | 356.5 | 303.9 | 302.2 | +17.31% |
| Selling, general and administrative | 363.2 | 348.2 | 310.7 | +4.31% |
| Restructuring and related charges | 11.4 | 22.8 | 72.6 | -50.00% |
| Gain on sale of facility | — | (34.9) | — | – |
| Total operating expenses | 731.1 | 640.0 | 685.5 | +14.23% |
| Income (loss) from operations | 524.8 | (180.1) | (434.0) | N/M |
| Other (expense) income, net: | – | |||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | (7,756.6) | — | — | – |
| Escrow settlement | 27.5 | — | — | – |
| Interest expense | (21.8) | (22.2) | (33.8) | -1.80% |
| Other income, net | 53.3 | 30.2 | 62.1 | +76.49% |
| Total other (expense) income, net | (7,697.6) | 8.0 | 28.3 | N/M |
| Loss before income taxes | (7,172.8) | (172.1) | (405.7) | +4067.81% |
| Income tax (benefit) provision | (237.7) | (198.0) | 140.8 | +20.05% |
| Net (loss) income | $(6,935.1) | $25.9 | $(546.5) | N/M |
| Net (loss) income per share: | – | |||
| Basic | $(92.96) | $0.38 | $(8.12) | N/M |
| Diluted | $(92.96) | $0.37 | $(8.12) | N/M |
| Shares used to compute net (loss) income per share: | – | |||
| Basic | 74.6 | 69.0 | 67.3 | +8.12% |
| Diluted | 74.6 | 69.6 | 67.3 | +7.18% |
Balance Sheet
| As of | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2025 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets: | – | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $2,043.5 | $520.7 | +292.45% |
| Short-term investments | 694.9 | 356.4 | +94.98% |
| Accounts receivable, net | 520.3 | 250.0 | +108.12% |
| Inventories | 691.6 | 470.1 | +47.12% |
| Prepayments and other current assets | 211.6 | 120.1 | +76.19% |
| Total current assets | 4,161.9 | 1,717.3 | +142.35% |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,159.1 | 726.4 | +59.57% |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 29.2 | 27.9 | +4.66% |
| Goodwill | 1,069.3 | 1,060.9 | +0.79% |
| Other intangible assets, net | 326.9 | 465.1 | -29.71% |
| Deferred tax asset | 530.9 | 210.3 | +152.45% |
| Other non-current assets | 30.2 | 10.8 | +179.63% |
| Total assets | $7,307.5 | $4,218.7 | +73.22% |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities: | – | ||
| Accounts payable | $567.4 | $225.2 | +151.95% |
| Accrued payroll and related expenses | 146.3 | 57.9 | +152.68% |
| Accrued expenses | 64.9 | 34.6 | +87.57% |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,596.9 | 10.6 | +14965.09% |
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 13.5 | 11.4 | +18.42% |
| Other current liabilities | 91.5 | 53.1 | +72.32% |
| Total current liabilities | 2,480.5 | 392.8 | +531.49% |
| Long-term debt | 40.5 | 2,562.6 | -98.42% |
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 20.3 | 23.6 | -13.98% |
| Deferred tax liability | 7.1 | 7.2 | -1.39% |
| Other non-current liabilities | 115.2 | 97.8 | +17.79% |
| Total liabilities | 2,663.6 | 3,084.0 | -13.63% |
| Stockholders’ equity: | – | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10 authorized shares, 2.9 shares and zero shares issued and outstanding as of June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025, respectively | 0.0 | — | – |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 990 authorized shares; 88.6 and 69.8 shares issued and outstanding as of June 27, 2026 and June 28, 2025, respectively | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.00% |
| Additional paid-in capital | 12,430.1 | 1,986.8 | +525.63% |
| Accumulated deficit | (7,796.3) | (861.2) | +805.28% |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 10.0 | 9.0 | +11.11% |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 4,643.9 | 1,134.7 | +309.26% |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $7,307.5 | $4,218.7 | +73.22% |
Cash Flow Statement
| Years Ended | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
| Net (loss) income | $(6,935.1) | $25.9 | $(546.5) | N/M |
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | – | |||
| Depreciation expense | 128.8 | 104.3 | 110.6 | +23.49% |
| Stock-based compensation | 170.2 | 177.2 | 128.8 | -3.95% |
| Bad debt expense | 0.1 | 3.4 | — | -97.06% |
| Changes in income tax valuation allowance | (236.3) | (153.1) | 150.1 | +54.34% |
| Amortization and write-off of acquired intangible assets | 138.2 | 152.4 | 179.7 | -9.32% |
| Write-off of right-of-use assets | — | 7.8 | — | – |
| Write-down and loss on sales and dispositions of property, plant and equipment | 21.7 | 5.2 | 2.6 | +317.31% |
| Loss on debt extinguishment | 7,756.6 | — | — | – |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 3.8 | 3.0 | 14.6 | +26.67% |
| Amortization of inventory fair value adjustment in connection with acquisition | — | — | 8.3 | – |
| Inducement expense on partial repurchase of 2026 Notes | 5.9 | — | — | – |
| Gain on sale of facility | — | (34.9) | — | – |
| Other non-cash income, net | (10.5) | (3.5) | (12.2) | +200.00% |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | – | |||
| Accounts receivable | (270.4) | (58.7) | 72.3 | +360.65% |
| Inventories | (228.4) | (71.3) | 73.8 | +220.34% |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | (1.3) | 5.1 | 3.4 | N/M |
| Prepayments and other current and non-current assets | (96.2) | (35.1) | 30.6 | +174.07% |
| Income taxes, net | (47.9) | (65.1) | (72.4) | -26.42% |
| Accounts payable | 221.6 | 69.2 | (89.7) | +220.23% |
| Accrued payroll and related expenses | 88.4 | 22.0 | (8.9) | +301.82% |
| Operating lease liabilities | (1.2) | (5.7) | (4.3) | -78.95% |
| Accrued expenses and other current and non-current liabilities | 43.4 | (21.8) | (16.1) | N/M |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 751.4 | 126.3 | 24.7 | +494.93% |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
| Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (451.3) | (231.0) | (133.0) | +95.37% |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (38.0) | — | (700.9) | – |
| Payment for acquisition of intangible assets | — | — | (4.0) | – |
| Purchases of short-term investments | (603.4) | (365.9) | (278.7) | +64.91% |
| Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term investments | 264.8 | 464.7 | 1,001.5 | -43.02% |
| Proceeds from sale of facility, net of cash and selling costs | — | 47.8 | — | – |
| Proceeds from the sales of property and equipment | 42.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | +14033.33% |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (785.5) | (84.1) | (114.3) | +834.01% |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock | 1,999.7 | — | — | – |
| Proceeds from the issuance of 2032 Notes, net of issuance costs | 1,254.7 | — | — | – |
| Proceeds from term loans | 47.9 | 76.5 | — | -37.39% |
| Proceeds from employee stock plans | 17.1 | 16.1 | 14.4 | +6.21% |
| Payment for partial repurchase of 2026 Notes | (843.1) | — | — | – |
| Cash paid for conversions of convertible notes | (520.0) | — | — | – |
| Payment, repurchase and conversion of 2024 Notes | — | — | (323.1) | – |
| Payment for 2032 capped call options | (102.0) | — | — | – |
| Principal payments on term loans | (14.0) | (8.1) | — | +72.84% |
| Payment of withholding taxes related to net share settlement of restricted stock units | (281.0) | (41.7) | (24.0) | +573.86% |
| Payment of acquisition related holdback | — | (1.0) | — | – |
| Payment for financing costs related to revolving credit facility | (2.4) | — | — | – |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,556.9 | 41.8 | (332.7) | +3624.64% |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,522.8 | 84.0 | (422.3) | +1712.86% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 520.7 | 436.7 | 859.0 | +19.24% |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $2,043.5 | $520.7 | $436.7 | +292.45% |
2. Segment Financials & Geographic Revenue
The company operates in a single reportable segment as a single, integrated enterprise. Net revenue by type of product is as follows:| Years Ended | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Components | $2,005.6 | $1,116.3 | $822.1 | +79.66% |
| Systems | 1,008.4 | 528.7 | 537.1 | +90.73% |
| Total net revenue | $3,014.0 | $1,645.0 | $1,359.2 | +83.22% |
| Years Ended | June 27, 2026 | June 28, 2025 | June 29, 2024 | Latest YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas: | ||||
| United States | $627.9 | $312.3 | $356.1 | +101.06% |
| Mexico | 443.7 | 148.5 | 91.7 | +198.79% |
| Other Americas | 13.2 | 20.1 | 3.4 | -34.33% |
| Total Americas | $1,084.8 | $480.9 | $451.2 | +125.58% |
| Asia-Pacific: | ||||
| Thailand | $626.6 | $291.8 | $183.8 | +114.74% |
| Hong Kong | 519.3 | 398.6 | 261.9 | +30.28% |
| China | 284.8 | 95.5 | 68.2 | +198.22% |
| Japan | 104.6 | 78.3 | 84.6 | +33.59% |
| Other Asia-Pacific | 216.9 | 136.4 | 181.3 | +59.02% |
| Total Asia-Pacific | $1,752.2 | $1,000.6 | $779.8 | +75.11% |
| EMEA | $177.0 | $163.5 | $128.2 | +8.26% |
| Total net revenue | $3,014.0 | $1,645.0 | $1,359.2 | +83.22% |
3. Dividends and Share Repurchases
The company does not currently expect to pay dividends on its common stock. No cash dividends were declared or paid during fiscal years 2026, 2025, or 2024.4. Subsidiaries & Joint Ventures
The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries globally, including key entities incorporated in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, and Thailand.5. Other Investments & Holdings
Short-term investments consist of available-for-sale debt securities, including commercial paper, corporate debt securities, U.S. agency securities, and U.S. treasury securities.6. Physical Properties
Headquarters are located in San Jose, California. Significant manufacturing capabilities and facilities are located in North America (including a newly acquired facility in Greensboro, North Carolina), Asia-Pacific (including Thailand, China, and Japan), and Europe (United Kingdom and Slovenia).7. Investments and Capital Expenditure
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment were $451.3 million, $231.0 million, and $133.0 million for the years ended June 27, 2026, June 28, 2025, and June 29, 2024, respectively. Research and development expenses were $356.5 million, $303.9 million, and $302.2 million for the same periods.8. Share Capital and Outstanding Shares
| Class | Authorized Shares | Issued and Outstanding (June 27, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Stock ($0.001 par value) | 10 million | 2.9 million |
| Common Stock ($0.001 par value) | 990 million | 88.6 million |