Applied optoelectronics soars 24%, Lumentum jumps 17%, Coherent rallies 13% as optics trade catches fire
Quick reading Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) shares rose on strong Q1FY26 earnings, indicating 51% year-over-year revenue growth driven by demand for 800G transceivers for AI data centers. Lumentum (LITE) shares rose as the company’s fiscal third-quarter guidance projects more than 85% year-over-year growth, extending a historic rally in optical networking components. Coherent (COHR) stock rallied on…