Applied optoelectronics soars 24%, Lumentum jumps 17%, Coherent rallies 13% as optics trade catches fire

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…

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Analysts believe this tech stock will drive the next wave of hyperscale growth. They just gave it a new higher street price target.

Analysts believe this tech stock will drive the next wave of hyperscale growth. They just gave it a new higher street price target.

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) just received a major vote of confidence from Wall Street as Mizuho initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $290 high price target. The optical components maker is becoming a key player in building artificial intelligence infrastructure, with more than 50% market share in indium phosphide lasers that power advanced AI…

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