LITE:NASDAQLumentum Holdings Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-25 - not real-time
$946.90
Latest Price
8/10Risk
Risk Level: High
Executive Summary
Lumentum (LITE) is trading well above its 20‑day and 50‑day simple moving averages, indicating a strong short‑term price momentum, while the RSI sits near the mid‑range at roughly 53, suggesting no immediate overbought condition. However, the MACD histogram is negative and the MACD line sits below its signal line, flagging a potential bearish momentum shift.
Fundamentally, the company is posting near‑90% year‑over‑year revenue growth and solid operating margins, driven by AI‑related demand and its recent inclusion in the Nasdaq‑100, which has attracted momentum‑focused investors. Valuation metrics are extreme – a trailing P/E of over 160 versus an industry average of around 40, and a DCF‑derived fair value under $50, implying the stock is heavily overvalued despite an analyst‑consensus upside of roughly 16% toward the $1,100 target range.
Fundamentally, the company is posting near‑90% year‑over‑year revenue growth and solid operating margins, driven by AI‑related demand and its recent inclusion in the Nasdaq‑100, which has attracted momentum‑focused investors. Valuation metrics are extreme – a trailing P/E of over 160 versus an industry average of around 40, and a DCF‑derived fair value under $50, implying the stock is heavily overvalued despite an analyst‑consensus upside of roughly 16% toward the $1,100 target range.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price above short‑term SMAs but MACD turning bearish
- High beta and 30‑day volatility above 90%
- Recent news catalyst (Nasdaq‑100 addition) may be priced in
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Sustained double‑digit revenue growth powered by AI and data‑center demand
- Strong operating and profit margins relative to peers
- Analyst consensus targets imply ~16% upside and continued momentum‑ETF exposure
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Long‑term secular tailwinds in photonics and laser markets
- Balance sheet with ample cash but high debt‑to‑equity, limiting upside
- Valuation remains stretched, requiring continued earnings acceleration to justify price
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth90.10%
Profit Margin17.68%
P/E Ratio166.7
ROE22.83%
ROA2.89%
Debt/Equity111.44
P/B Ratio79.9
Op. Cash Flow$452.4M
Free Cash Flow$93.3M
Industry P/E39.5
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI53.3
Support$780.48
Resistance$1,085.68
MA 20$933.80
MA 50$846.87
MA 200$442.62
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index91.61
Valuation
Fair Value$40.86
Target Price$1,104.68
Upside/Downside16.66%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Risk Assessment
Beta2.61
Volatility90.66%
Sector RiskHigh
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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