LITE Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LITE - Lumentum Holdings Inc. Common Stock
$657.09
-45.64 (-6.49%)
▼
5d:
-9.86%
30d:
-6.25%
90d:
+68.15%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 27, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Strength: 5.3/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LITE shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: LITE shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$729.35
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$452.87
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LITE is currently trading at $657.09, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $622.40 to $736.68. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 46.9) compared to its historical average (57.2). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.4% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 71.1% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LITE is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $573.73, while resistance sits at $808.80. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LITE is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $573.73, while resistance sits at $808.80. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.5% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$622.40 -
$736.68
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
62.9%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-6.5%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($708.57)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -9.9% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$622.40 -
$736.68
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$573.73
Resistance Level
$808.80
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 27, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
46.91
Wall Street Target
$708.57
(+0.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
65.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
71.1%
Profit Margin
11.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-6.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
46.9 vs 57.2
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-6.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$657.76
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$615.66
(-12%)
3-Year Target
$576.26
(-18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 47→57)
$702.71
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 46.9, Growth: 94.8%)
$2371.71
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 94.8%)
$1132.59
(+61%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 94.8%)
$962.70
(+37%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (86x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (47x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 86.21 | Forward EPS (Implied): $8.46
Bull Case
$880.21
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 90.5
Base Case
$728.95
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 86.2
Bear Case
$557.65
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 77.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 46.9 to 57.2
Stabilization Target:
$856.93
(+21.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+21.9%
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Last updated: March 30, 2026 10:06 AM ET
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