On August 27, Lumentum rose 3.2% in regular trading, trading at approximately $937.16/share, with turnover of $5.1 billion. The rally was driven by NVIDIA's strong fiscal Q2 results reported after hours on August 26, which catalyzed broad-based strength across the optical communications sector.
NVIDIA posted revenue growth of 106% year-over-year, with all key metrics exceeding market expectations. The robust AI chip demand reinforced confidence in sustained data center capital expenditure expansion, directly benefiting upstream optical component suppliers. Peers Applied Optoelectronics gained 1.72%, Nokia rose 1.73%, and Ciena advanced 0.93%.
Lumentum's fundamental backdrop remains supportive. The company reported fiscal Q4 results on August 11 showing revenue surging 109% year-over-year to $1.03 billion, with next-quarter guidance midpoint significantly above consensus. Multiple investment banks maintained or raised target prices, including Citi at $1,200 and BNP Paribas at $1,380. Additionally, easing geopolitical tensions following an Iran-Oman joint statement on secure maritime corridors pushed Treasury yields lower, reducing discount rate headwinds that had previously pressured high-duration optical communication assets.
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