Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) Stock Forecast
LITE analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 26 analysts
- Price target
- $1,179.07 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +43.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $3.82
- 52-week range
- $158.06 – $1,133.40
LITE analyst ratings
26 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LITE price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LITE earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.21 | $4.17 | $4.37 | $1.10 | +282.7% | 22 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $5.04 | $4.60 | $5.37 | $1.67 | +201.6% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $21.79 | $19.05 | $25.27 | $8.67 | +151.3% | 25 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $36.02 | $30.38 | $40.90 | $21.79 | +65.3% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LITE revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.25B | $1.24B | $1.26B | +134.4% | 19 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.47B | $1.36B | $1.53B | +121.4% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.34B | $5.61B | $7.15B | +110.3% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $9.95B | $7.25B | $11.70B | +57.0% | 21 |
LITE EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LITE revenue: reported and forecast
LITE EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.63 | $4.21 | $4.21 | $4.21 | $4.21 | +16.1% | 20 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $4.36 | $5.01 | $5.02 | $5.04 | $5.04 | +15.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $18.22 | $21.62 | $21.67 | $21.78 | $21.79 | +19.6% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $28.56 | $33.01 | $39.70 | $35.57 | $36.02 | +26.1% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LITE earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LITE beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from LITE
26 analysts cover Lumentum; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $1,179.07, 43.1% above the latest close of $824.13. Analysts expect earnings of $21.79 per share for FY2027, +151.3% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $36.02 per share on revenue of $9.9 billion. Lumentum beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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LITE forecast FAQ
What is Lumentum's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lumentum is $1,179.07, 43.1% above the latest close of $824.13.
Is Lumentum a buy, hold or sell?
Of 26 analysts covering Lumentum, 17 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lumentum's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $21.79 per share for FY2027 (range $19.05 to $25.27); for FY2028 the estimate is $36.02.
What is Lumentum's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $6.3 billion, growth of 110.3%; for FY2028 it is $9.9 billion.
When does Lumentum report earnings?
Lumentum is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.82.
Does Lumentum usually beat earnings estimates?
Lumentum reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.