Lumentum Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lumentum Holdings Inc. has been awarded the Best Comprehensive Performance Award by ZTE Corporation during the 2022 ZTE Global Partners Day. This recognition highlights Lumentum's overall quality, leading technology, and timely delivery of optical transport and transmission components for telecom and data center applications. Lumentum's Vice President of Sales, T.J. Lu, expressed pride in the achievement, affirming the company’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The award reflects Lumentum's robust portfolio and its ability to meet evolving customer needs in the optical communications sector.

Lumentum Holdings has announced its participation in several upcoming virtual investor events scheduled for late November and December 2021. Key events include the Nasdaq 45th London Investor Conference on November 30 at 12:30 p.m. ET, the Raymond James 2021 Technology Investors Conference on December 6 at 9:40 a.m. ET, and the Barclays Global Technology Conference on December 7 at 9:10 a.m. ET. Additionally, Lumentum will be available at the D.A. Davidson Semicap, Laser & Optical Conference on December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. ET. Webcasts will be accessible on their investor relations website.

Lumentum, a leading provider of VCSEL arrays, announced the expansion of its offerings with high-performance 1D and 2D addressable arrays aimed at LiDAR and 3D sensing applications. These arrays enhance optical power density and efficiency, essential for longer-range applications like autonomous vehicles. The new technology, expected to launch in Q4 2022, eliminates mechanical beam scanning, paving the way for innovative solutions in various industries.

Lumentum Holdings announced participation in two upcoming virtual investor events. The first is the Needham Virtual Security, Networking, & Communications Conference on November 16, 2021, where they will present at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time. The second is the Virtual Best Ideas Conference by MKM Partners on November 17, 2021, with a presentation at 9:50 a.m. Eastern Time. Webcasts for both events will be available on the investor relations section of their website.

Lumentum Holdings reported fiscal Q1 2022 results, with net revenue of $448.4 million, up 14.4% from Q4 2021 but down 0.9% year-over-year. GAAP net income was $81.5 million or $1.08 per diluted share. The company's cash reserves decreased by $61.4 million to $1,884.6 million. Lumentum expects Q2 2022 revenue between $435 million and $455 million. Despite strong demand particularly in Telecom, a semiconductor shortage may impact supply levels more significantly in the upcoming quarter.

Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) has announced its acquisition of NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) for $16.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $918 million. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Lumentum's capabilities within the rapidly expanding $10 billion optical components market, particularly for cloud and telecom networks. The deal, which provides a 39% premium over NeoPhotonics' stock price on November 3, 2021, is expected to yield over $50 million in annual run-rate synergies within 24 months and immediately boost non-GAAP earnings per share upon closing.

Lumentum Holdings has announced the industry's first 10 W flood illuminator module featuring a high-performance three-junction VCSEL array for both consumer and industrial 3D sensing applications. This advanced module enhances performance for applications including mobile biometric security and AIoT technologies. With capabilities that surpass single-junction designs, it offers improved efficiency and eye safety. Lumentum's new product is available in various fields of illumination and is designed for easy integration with existing sensors.

Lumentum Holdings will release its fiscal first quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended October 2, 2021, on November 4, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 5:30 a.m. PT. Participants can access the call via telephone or through a live webcast. The earnings press release will be available on the company’s investor website, alongside additional supporting materials. Lumentum, traded under NASDAQ: LITE, specializes in optical and photonic products for networking and laser applications.