The chart below shows how LITE performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LITE sees a +5.63% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.68% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -4.46%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Cloud & Networking Revenue Growth: Lumentum's Cloud & Networking revenue grew 9% sequentially and 7% year-over-year, driven by strong data center demand and the contribution from the Cloud Light acquisition.
100G EMML Laser Chip Revenue: Revenue from 100G EMML laser chips nearly tripled in fiscal Q3 compared to Q2, driven by the expansion of output capacity at our Japanese wafer fab.
Inventory Reduction Strategy: Lumentum achieved a $51 million sequential reduction in overall inventory levels, and plans to continue increasing inventory turns during the next several quarters.
Synergy Target Achievement: The company expects to achieve its $100 million annualized synergy target from the NeoPhotonics acquisition, having secured approximately $70 million in annual run rate savings to date.
Quarterly Revenue Performance: Lumentum's third quarter revenue was $366.5 million, which was above the midpoint of their guidance ranges, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.29.
Negative
Q3 Revenue Decline: Fiscal Q3 revenue was $366.5 million, down 4.4% year-over-year.
Operating Loss Analysis: GAAP operating loss was 31.3%, with a significant portion attributed to acquisition-related charges and restructuring costs.
Industrial Tech Revenue Decline: Industrial Tech segment revenue was down 34.2% sequentially and down 41.7% year-over-year.
Operating Expenses Decline: Third quarter non-GAAP operating expenses totaled $104.3 million, or 28.5% of revenue, down $2.4 million from Q2.
Telecom Spending Slowdown: The pace of telecom carrier spending has slowed more than previously anticipated.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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