Lumentum Q1 2027 revenue jumps 136.5% to $1.26B
Lumentum's fiscal second-quarter outlook calls for revenue of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.90 to $6.20.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 revenue of $1.2626 billion, up 136.5% year over year, with GAAP net income of $360.3 million versus $4.2 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income was $461.1 million, or $4.57 per diluted share. GAAP gross margin was 51.0% and operating margin was 28.5%; non-GAAP gross and operating margins were 53.2% and 42.3%. Revenue increased 25.5% from the prior quarter. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $2.0 billion at quarter-end, down $758.8 million from the prior quarter-end.
For fiscal second quarter 2027, Lumentum forecast revenue of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 45.0% to 46.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.90 to $6.20. The company said its second major NPO/CPO win was backed by purchase commitments exceeding $5 billion. Management identified pump lasers and optical circuit switches as the leading first-quarter growth contributors and said expanded optical circuit switch demand visibility was positioning optical switching to become a multi-billion-dollar annual revenue stream.
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- Moderate pointRevenue rose 136.5% year over year to $1.2626 billion.
- Moderate pointGAAP net income was $360.3 million, versus $4.2 million a year earlier.
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Filing Explained
At September 26, Lumentum reported 1,360.3 million dollars of current debt alongside 2.0 billion dollars in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Lumentum’s non-GAAP reconciliation excludes stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes; a footnote says
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Fiscal Q1 2027 net revenue: $1.2626 billion
Fiscal Q1 2027 GAAP net income: $360.3 million
Fiscal Q1 2027 non-GAAP net income: $461.1 million
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8 metrics
Fiscal Q1 2027 net revenue
$1.2626 billion
Up 136.5% year over year
Fiscal Q1 2027 GAAP net income
$360.3 million
Compared with $4.2 million in fiscal Q1 2026
Fiscal Q1 2027 non-GAAP net income
$461.1 million
Compared with $86.4 million in fiscal Q1 2026
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
$2.0 billion
At the end of fiscal Q1 2027; down $758.8 million from the prior quarter-end
Purchase commitments for second major NPO/CPO win
Exceeding $5 billion
As described by the company
Fiscal Q2 2027 revenue outlook
$1.575 billion to $1.625 billion
Company outlook
Fiscal Q2 2027 non-GAAP operating margin outlook
45.0% to 46.0%
Company outlook
Fiscal Q2 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS outlook
$5.90 to $6.20
Company outlook
Key Terms
NPO/CPO, optical circuit switches (OCS), non-GAAP financial measures, capped call options
4 terms
NPO/CPO technical
"our second major NPO/CPO win"
optical circuit switches (OCS) technical
"pump lasers and optical circuit switches (OCS)"
Optical circuit switches (OCS) are hardware devices that route light signals through fiber-optic networks without converting them to electricity, allowing large volumes of data to travel directly along selected optical paths. They matter to investors because they can sharply lower power use and delay, raise network capacity, and reduce operating costs for data centers and telecom providers — all factors that affect revenue, margins, and capital spending. Think of an OCS like a railroad switch that directs entire trains of light onto different tracks to move more traffic more efficiently.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"certain non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
capped call options financial
"Our outstanding capped call options"
A capped call option is a type of option that gives the holder the right to buy a stock at a set price but limits the amount of profit that can be made above a specified ceiling. Think of it like an insurance policy with a maximum payout: it protects or enhances returns up to a point, then stops. Investors care because companies often use capped calls to reduce the dilution or cost associated with convertible securities, which affects share supply and potential upside for shareholders.
Earnings Snapshot
Net revenue: $1.2626 billion · Guidance included
Fiscal first quarter 2027 ended September 26, 2026
Net revenue
$1.2626 billion
+136.5% year over year
GAAP net income
$360.3 million
Compared with $4.2 million in fiscal Q1 2026
Non-GAAP net income
$461.1 million
Compared with $86.4 million in fiscal Q1 2026
GAAP operating margin
28.5%
+2,720 basis points year over year
Non-GAAP operating margin
42.3%
+2,360 basis points year over year
Guidance
Fiscal Q2 2027: revenue of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion; non-GAAP operating margin of 45.0% to 46.0%; non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $5.90 to $6.20.
FAQ
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How much revenue and net income did LITE report in fiscal Q1 2027?
Lumentum reported $1.2626 billion in revenue and $360.3 million in GAAP net income for fiscal first quarter 2027. Non-GAAP net income was $461.1 million, or $4.57 per diluted share.
What is LITE's fiscal second-quarter 2027 guidance?
Lumentum forecast revenue of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 45.0% to 46.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.90 to $6.20. The company said it could not provide GAAP reconciliations for the non-GAAP outlook measures without unreasonable effort.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 2, 2026 , Lumentum Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 26, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. | ||||
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release entitled “Lumentum Announces First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results” dated November 2, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) | |||||||
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Wajid Ali | |||||||||||||
| Name: | Wajid Ali | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||
| November 2, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
NEWS RELEASE
LUMENTUM ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 FINANCIAL RESULTS
•Net revenue of $1.26 billion
•GAAP gross margin of 51.0%; Non-GAAP gross margin of 53.2%
•GAAP operating margin of 28.5%; Non-GAAP operating margin of 42.3%
•Forecasting second quarter of fiscal year 2027 revenue of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion; non-GAAP operating margin of 45.0% to 46.0%; and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $5.90 to $6.20.
San Jose, Calif., November 2, 2026 – Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 26, 2026.
“Lumentum built on its strong momentum in the first fiscal quarter of 2027, delivering growth across all our businesses, with pump lasers and optical circuit switches (OCS) being the leading contributors. During the quarter, we secured our second major NPO/CPO win, backed by purchase commitments exceeding $5 billion. Additionally, our OCS demand visibility has expanded significantly in recent months, positioning optical switching to become a multi-billion-dollar annual revenue stream. Finally, we continue to see strength in our cloud modules business which is showing improvement on the gross margin line,” said President and CEO Michael Hurlston.
"Looking ahead, we anticipate adding approximately $350 million in sequential growth in our second quarter, a figure greater than the quarterly revenue of the whole company just two years ago. Furthermore, we project our second quarter operating margin to exceed 45 percent.”
Fiscal First Quarter Highlights:
Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 was $1.26 billion, with GAAP net income of $360.3 million, or $3.54 per diluted share. Net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $1.01 billion, with GAAP net loss of $7.2 billion, or $84.65 per diluted share. Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $533.8 million, with GAAP net income of $4.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 was $461.1 million, or $4.57 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $326.3 million, or $3.23 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 was $86.4 million, or $1.10 per diluted share.
The Company held $2.0 billion in total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, a decrease of $758.8 million from the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Financial Overview – Fiscal First Quarter Ended September 26, 2026
| GAAP Results ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q4 | Q1 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FY 2027 | FY 2026 | FY 2026 | Q/Q | Y/Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 1,262.6 | $ | 1,006.3 | $ | 533.8 | 25.5% | 136.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP gross margin | 51.0 | % | 47.4 | % | 34.0 | % | 360 | bps | 1,700 | bps | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP operating margin | 28.5 | % | 27.8 | % | 1.3 | % | 70 | bps | 2,720 | bps | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Results ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q4 | Q1 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FY 2027 | FY 2026 | FY 2026 | Q/Q | Y/Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 1,262.6 | $ | 1,006.3 | $ | 533.8 | 25.5% | 136.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross margin | 53.2 | % | 50.4 | % | 39.4 | % | 280 | bps | 1,380 | bps | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating margin | 42.3 | % | 36.6 | % | 18.7 | % | 570 | bps | 2,360 | bps | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Revenue by Product Type ($ in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | % of | Q4 | Q1 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FY 2027 | Net Revenue | FY 2026 | FY 2026 | Q/Q | Y/Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components | $ | 754.2 | 59.7 | % | $ | 649.4 | $ | 379.2 | 16.1% | 98.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Systems | 508.4 | 40.3 | % | 356.9 | 154.6 | 42.4% | 228.8% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,262.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,006.3 | $ | 533.8 | 25.5% | 136.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
The tables above provide comparisons of quarterly results to prior periods, including sequential quarterly and year-over-year changes. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is contained in this release under the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Business Outlook
Lumentum expects the following for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027:
•Net revenue in the range of $1.575 billion to $1.625 billion
•Non-GAAP operating margin of 45.0% to 46.0%
•Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $5.90 to $6.20
We have not provided reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures or the equivalent GAAP measure for non-GAAP financial measures in our outlook, as they cannot be provided without unreasonable effort. A large portion of non-GAAP adjustments, such as stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes, acquisition related costs, net, integration related costs, restructuring and related charges, foreign exchange losses (gains), net, non-GAAP income tax reconciling adjustments, and other non-GAAP adjustments are by their nature highly volatile and we have low visibility as to the range that may be incurred in the future.
About Lumentum
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide. Learn more at www.lumentum.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These include statements regarding: demand in our markets (including accelerating AI demand) and for our products, revenue growth and opportunities, growth drivers, our total addressable market, and our guidance with respect to future net revenue, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, and non-GAAP operating margin, and related assumptions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contemplated are: (a) uncertainty and volatility in the global markets, including uncertainty and volatility in the macroeconomic environment, volatility and uncertainty with respect to economic growth, inflationary pressures, changes in the political or economic environment, such as geopolitical conflicts, war, international trade regulation and restrictions (including tariffs, duties and export controls to be implemented by the U.S. and other countries), including for certain rare earth minerals, and the effect of such market disruptions on demand for our products, technology spending by our customers, our costs and expenses and our ability to obtain components for our products; (b) quarter-over-quarter product mix fluctuations, which can materially impact profitability measures due to the broad gross margin ranges across our portfolio; (c) decline of average selling prices across our businesses or increase in costs, either of which will also decrease our margins; (d) effects of seasonality; (e) our ability to increase our manufacturing capacity and our ability and the ability of our suppliers and contract manufacturers to meet production, quality, and delivery requirements for our forecasted demand; (f) changes in customer demand, including due to changes in inventory practices and end-customer demand, and potential order cancellations, reductions or delays and their effects; (g) our ability to attract and retain new customers, particularly in the cloud photonics and imaging and sensing markets; (h) the risk that our markets will not grow or develop as expected or that our strategies and ability to compete in those markets are not successful, (i) the risk that Lumentum’s financing or operating strategies will not be successful; (j) risks related to our restructuring initiatives and changes to our operations; (k) failure to successfully integrate acquisitions into our business or that we will not achieve the expected benefits; (l) risks related to servicing our current and future debt and compliance with the covenants under our revolving credit facility and term loans. A detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 27, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC) and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, including the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 26, 2026 which will be filed with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov, under the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by applicable law.
Contact Information
Investors: Kathy Ta, +1.408.750.3853; investor.relations@lumentum.com
Media: Victoria McDonald, +1.408.404.0636; media@lumentum.com
Category: Financial
The following financial tables are presented in accordance with GAAP, unless otherwise specified.
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net revenue | $ | 1,262.6 | $ | 533.8 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 599.5 | 332.8 | |||||||||
| Amortization of acquired developed intangibles | 19.1 | 19.5 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 644.0 | 181.5 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 191.8 | 81.4 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 99.3 | 85.1 | |||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges | — | 8.3 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net | (6.9) | — | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 284.2 | 174.8 | |||||||||
| Income from operations | 359.8 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Other income (expense), net: | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (2.4) | (5.7) | |||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 12.9 | 4.2 | |||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | 10.5 | (1.5) | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 370.3 | 5.2 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 10.0 | 1.0 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 360.3 | $ | 4.2 | |||||||
| Net income per share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.90 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.54 | $ | 0.05 | |||||||
| Shares used to compute net income per share - common stock and preferred stock assuming conversion: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 92.5 | 70.3 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 101.7 | 78.3 | |||||||||
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| September 26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,272.2 | $ | 2,043.5 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 707.4 | 694.9 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 625.7 | 520.3 | |||||||||
| Accrued accounts receivable | 100.0 | — | |||||||||
| Inventories | 807.7 | 691.6 | |||||||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 340.0 | 211.6 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 3,853.0 | 4,161.9 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,410.4 | 1,159.1 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 26.5 | 29.2 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,069.9 | 1,069.3 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 294.1 | 326.9 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 557.3 | 530.9 | |||||||||
| Other non-current assets | 62.8 | 30.2 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 7,274.0 | $ | 7,307.5 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 737.1 | $ | 567.4 | |||||||
| Accrued payroll and related expenses | 132.7 | 146.3 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 58.0 | 64.9 | |||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,360.3 | 1,596.9 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 13.8 | 13.5 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 89.7 | 91.5 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 2,391.6 | 2,480.5 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 39.3 | 40.5 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 16.8 | 20.3 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liability | 7.3 | 7.1 | |||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 246.4 | 115.2 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,701.4 | 2,663.6 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10 authorized shares, 2.9 shares and 2.9 shares issued and outstanding as of September 26, 2026 and June 27, 2026, respectively | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 990 authorized shares, 90.6 shares and 88.6 shares issued and outstanding as of September 26, 2026 and June 27, 2026, respectively | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 12,002.0 | 12,430.1 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (7,436.0) | (7,796.3) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 6.5 | 10.0 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 4,572.6 | 4,643.9 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 7,274.0 | $ | 7,307.5 | |||||||
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this press release, Lumentum provides investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures: gross profit, gross margin, research and development expense, selling, general and administrative expense, operating margin, income from operations, total other income (expense), net, income before income taxes, provision for income taxes, net income, shares used in per share calculation, and net income (loss) per share on a non-GAAP basis, as well as the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Lumentum believes this non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company’s on-going business operations and results, and has therefore chosen to provide this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company’s on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. In addition, the Company believes that providing certain of these measures allows investors to better understand the Company’s operating performance and, importantly, to evaluate the methodology and information used by management to monitor, manage, evaluate and measure the Company’s business and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In particular, many of the adjustments to our GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that are recurring and will be reflected in our financial results for the foreseeable future. Moreover, the non-GAAP financial measures we present may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies or may not be comparable to similarly titled measurements reported by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. We do not consider non-GAAP financial measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial measures, and the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release should not be considered in isolation from measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Our non-GAAP measures used in this press release exclude (i) stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes, (ii) acquisition related costs, net (iii) integration related costs (income), net, (iv) amortization of acquired intangibles, (v) restructuring and related charges, (vi) intangible assets write-off, (vii) gain on sale of business, net (viii) foreign exchange losses (gains), net, (ix) loss on debt extinguishment, (x) inducement expense, (xi) non-cash interest expense, (xii) other charges or income related to non-recurring activities, and (xiii) non-GAAP income tax reconciling adjustments.
We utilize a long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate to compute our non-GAAP income tax provision. The long-term projected non-GAAP tax rate is based on a multi-year projection of our estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for the tax effect of non-GAAP pretax adjustments as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items. Our non-GAAP tax provision for fiscal year 2027 is based on a rate of 16.5%. The difference between our GAAP income tax provision and our non-GAAP income tax provision is presented as non-GAAP income tax reconciling adjustments.
A quantitative reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial table attached to this press release.
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross profit on GAAP basis | $ | 644.0 | $ | 477.3 | $ | 181.5 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | 8.9 | 10.5 | 9.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 19.1 | 19.2 | 19.5 | ||||||||||||||
Other income, net (3) | (0.8) | (0.1) | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit on non-GAAP basis | $ | 671.2 | $ | 506.9 | $ | 210.3 | |||||||||||
| Gross margin on non-GAAP basis | 53.2 | % | 50.4 | % | 39.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Research and development on GAAP basis | $ | 191.8 | $ | 104.4 | $ | 81.4 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | (105.2) | (13.5) | (12.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | (0.1) | (0.4) | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets write-off | — | (2.5) | — | ||||||||||||||
Other charges, net (3) | (1.2) | (0.5) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Research and development on non-GAAP basis | $ | 85.3 | $ | 87.5 | $ | 69.0 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative on GAAP basis | $ | 99.3 | $ | 91.2 | $ | 85.1 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | (32.6) | (26.1) | (24.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | (13.6) | (13.9) | (14.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related costs, net | — | — | (1.3) | ||||||||||||||
| Integration related (costs) income, net | (0.3) | (0.5) | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
Other charges, net (3) | (1.3) | (0.1) | (3.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative on non-GAAP basis | $ | 51.5 | $ | 50.6 | $ | 41.5 | |||||||||||
| Income from operations on GAAP basis | $ | 359.8 | $ | 279.3 | $ | 6.7 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | 146.7 | 50.1 | 46.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 32.8 | 33.5 | 34.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related costs, net | — | — | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Integration related costs (income), net | 0.3 | 0.5 | (0.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges | — | 2.4 | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets write-off | — | 2.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of business, net (2) | (6.9) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Other charges, net (3) | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from operations on non-GAAP basis | $ | 534.4 | $ | 368.8 | $ | 99.8 | |||||||||||
| Operating margin on non-GAAP basis | 42.3 | % | 36.6 | % | 18.7 | % | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net on GAAP basis | $ | 10.5 | $ | (7,737.6) | $ | (1.5) | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 7,756.6 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Inducement expense | — | — | 5.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange losses (gains), net | 6.7 | 2.2 | (1.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Total other income, net on non-GAAP basis | $ | 17.8 | $ | 22.0 | $ | 3.7 | |||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes on GAAP basis | $ | 370.3 | $ | (7,458.3) | $ | 5.2 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | 146.7 | 50.1 | 46.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 32.8 | 33.5 | 34.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related costs, net | — | — | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Integration related costs (income), net | 0.3 | 0.5 | (0.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets write-off | — | 2.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges | — | 2.4 | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of business, net (2) | (6.9) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange losses (gains), net | 6.7 | 2.2 | (1.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 7,756.6 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Inducement expense | — | — | 5.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
Other charges, net (3) | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes on non-GAAP basis | $ | 552.2 | $ | 390.8 | $ | 103.5 | |||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) on GAAP basis | $ | 10.0 | $ | (296.6) | $ | 1.0 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP income tax reconciling adjustments | 81.1 | 361.1 | 16.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision on non-GAAP basis | $ | 91.1 | $ | 64.5 | $ | 17.1 | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) on GAAP basis | $ | 360.3 | $ | (7,161.7) | $ | 4.2 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes (1) | 146.7 | 50.1 | 46.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 32.8 | 33.5 | 34.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related costs, net | — | — | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Integration related costs (income), net | 0.3 | 0.5 | (0.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets write-off | — | 2.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges | — | 2.4 | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of business, net (2) | (6.9) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 7,756.6 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Inducement expense | — | — | 5.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange losses (gains), net | 6.7 | 2.2 | (1.5) | ||||||||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||
Other charges, net (3) | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP income tax reconciling adjustments | (81.1) | (361.1) | (16.1) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income on non-GAAP basis | $ | 461.1 | $ | 326.3 | $ | 86.4 | |||||||||||
| Net income per share on non-GAAP basis | $ | 4.57 | $ | 3.23 | $ | 1.10 | |||||||||||
| Shares used in per share calculation - diluted on GAAP basis | 101.7 | 84.6 | 78.3 | ||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP adjustment (4) | (0.7) | 16.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Shares used in per share calculation - diluted on non-GAAP basis | 101.0 | 101.1 | 78.3 | ||||||||||||||
(1) Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes for the three months ended September 26, 2026 includes $89.4 million of equity award modification associated with the retirement of certain executive announced during the quarter and $14.2 million of payroll taxes on stock-based compensation.
(2) Gain on sale of business, net for the three months ended September 26, 2026 resulted from the sale of a certain product line for a total proceed of $12.3 million. The transaction comprised of assets with total book value of $5.1 million, together with associated license, supply, transition-service, and facility arrangements. We incurred selling costs of $0.3 million.
(3) Other charges (income), net for the three months ended September 26, 2026 primarily relates to $1.3 million of legal fees in selling and general and administrative expenses related to non-ordinary course legal matters and $1.2 million of certain process qualification costs in research and development expenses associated with the ramp of our Greensboro, North Carolina facility, offset in part by a $0.8 million credit related to units sold that were previously written down.
(4) The adjustment for the three months ended September 26, 2026 represents the impact of the capped call options. Our outstanding capped call options are anti-dilutive under GAAP as they are specifically designed to mitigate the dilutive impact of the 2032 Notes, such that no dilution will occur until the capped call price is exceeded. Therefore, we reduced 0.7 million shares from the capped call in the calculation of non-GAAP diluted shares in the three months ended September 26, 2026 to provide investors with useful information in evaluating our performance on a per share basis.
We calculate basic net income per share pursuant to the two-class method as a result of the issuance of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) in March 2026. Our Preferred Stock represents a second class of common stock for purposes of computing net income per share under the two-class method as it is entitled to receive dividends on an as-converted basis in the same manner as holders of common stock and does not have any material preferential rights relative to our common stock.
As the Preferred Stock participates on an if-converted basis, and there are no dividends, the income allocated to the two classes of stock converge and the results are mathematically equal. Thus, basic and diluted net income per share is calculated assuming the Preferred Stock have been converted into common stock, and the related shares are included in the weighted average shares outstanding.
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| GAAP net income (loss) | $ | 360.3 | $ | (7,161.7) | $ | 4.2 | |||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | 7,756.6 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 2.4 | 3.6 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | (12.9) | (22.6) | (4.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision (benefit) | 10.0 | (296.6) | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 43.6 | 37.6 | 27.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangibles | 32.8 | 33.5 | 34.4 | ||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 436.2 | 350.4 | 68.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related charges | — | 2.4 | 8.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes | 146.7 | 50.1 | 46.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisition related costs, net | — | — | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Integration related costs (income), net | 0.3 | 0.5 | (0.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset write-off | — | 2.5 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net | (6.9) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Other charges, net | 1.7 | 0.5 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 578.0 | $ | 406.4 | $ | 127.6 | |||||||||||