Pre-earnings brief
Reports
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Est. EPS
—
Est. revenue
—
Implied move
±22.5%
EPS beat rate
88%
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) operates in the Information Technology sector, focusing on communications equipment. The company plays a crucial role in the growing demand for optical and photonic products, which are essential for data transmission and communication technologies.
Last quarter
In the last quarter, Lumentum reported an EPS of $3.23, significantly exceeding estimates. The stock reacted positively, gaining 0.87% the following day.
Management promises and guidance
EPS beat streak
7Q
EPS beat rate
88%
Avg EPS surprise
+833.87%
Avg 1-day reaction
+1.51%
Overall, expectations are mixed as Lumentum has a strong history of beating EPS estimates, but there is uncertainty regarding revenue growth.
Bull case
If Lumentum continues its trend of exceeding EPS estimates and shows strong revenue growth, it could lead to a significant stock price increase.
Bear case
Conversely, if the company fails to meet revenue expectations or shows signs of declining margins, it could result in a notable drop in stock price.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to previous quarters?
Given Lumentum's strong history of EPS surprises, this will be a key indicator of financial health and market confidence.
Q2
What is the outlook for revenue growth in the upcoming quarters?
Revenue growth is critical for sustaining investor interest and confidence, especially in a competitive market.
Est. EPS
$1.98
Est. Rev
$113.6B
Impl. Move
±6.9%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may underestimate Lumentum's ability to leverage its recent technological advancements, which could lead to stronger-than-expected revenue growth this quarter.
Supporting evidence
Lumentum has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating strong operational performance.
The options market is pricing a significant move, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility that could favor a positive outcome.
Key risk
If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current cautious sentiment in the market.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The market is currently weighing Lumentum's ability to maintain its strong performance amidst increasing competition and market pressures.
Bull confirmed if
An EPS of $3.50 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $2.80 would signal potential issues and confirm the bear case.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±22.54%
Historical Avg
±2.9%
The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating heightened uncertainty or volatility surrounding the earnings report.
Options are pricing ±22.5% while LITE has averaged ±2.9% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.8%
30d HV
72.9%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Semiconductors
Fade rate: 13 of 29 (45%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 13 of 29 faded and 16 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.8%, with a raw directional average of -2.3% (modestly negative historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
94.72%
of float
Insider
0.57%
of float
Holders
1,831
institutions
Top Holders· as of Jun 2026
Blackrock Inc.
9,179,958 sh · $10.2B
10.23%
17.1%
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If Lumentum beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +1.4%, confirming strong operational performance.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.
Miss
A miss could lead to a decline of approximately -2.32%, reflecting disappointment in performance.
House and Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.
Trades
3
2 buys·1 sell
Members
2
House only
Est. Notional
$3,003.00–$45,000.00
disclosed dollar ranges
Most Active Members
2 trades
The lines on the call that would change the story.
Vanguard Capital Management LLC
5,078,410 sh · $5.6B
5.66%
9.4%
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4,092,283 sh · $4.5B
4.56%
10.6%
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
4,059,807 sh · $4.5B
4.53%
38.0%
FMR, LLC
3,519,154 sh · $3.9B
3.92%
-51.0%
13F filings updated quarterly. Position deltas show change in shares vs. the prior quarter.
Mixed
1 trade
Net buying
Recent Transactions
Traded Jul 17, 2026 · disclosed Sep 4, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded May 22, 2026 · disclosed Jun 3, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
Traded Apr 14, 2026 · disclosed May 8, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
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