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13 Aug 2026, 16:51 UTC · 1h ago
Understand How Coherent and Lumentum Bypass an AI Bottleneck With Optics
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Lumentum reported 109.3% year-over-year revenue growth and a gross margin expansion to 50.4%. — Triple-digit growth and massive margin expansion in the AI infrastructure space typically trigger strong bullish price action.
+0.80Coherent reported Q4 revenue of $2.045 billion, up 33.7% year-over-year, with its Datacenter & Communications segment growing 59% pro forma. — Strong growth in the core AI-linked segment confirms the accelerating demand for optical connectivity.
+0.60AI datacenter architectures are shifting from copper wiring to optical connectivity to handle GPU data loads. — This represents a structural shift in hardware requirements, creating a new long-term growth runway for photonic suppliers.
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Coherent is doubling internal Indium Phosphide (InP) output by year-end and again by 2027, supported by up to $50M in CHIPS Act funding. — Increased capacity and government subsidies strengthen the company's moat and ability to scale revenue.
+0.40Lumentum's valuation currently reflects a 43 forward P/E following a 679% one-year run, making upcoming CPO and OCS revenue critical checkpoints. — High valuation multiples increase the risk of a correction if near-term growth targets are missed.
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Reported 109% revenue growth and significant margin expansion, reaching target models ahead of schedule.
Posted 34% revenue growth, beat EPS estimates, and is well-positioned for the shift to optical connectivity.
Mentioned as falling due to profit taking after earnings.
Mentioned as a key partner anchoring Coherent's growth thesis.
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