News: Optoelectronics
11 May 2026
Lumentum joining Nasdaq-100 Index on 18 May
Lumentum Holdings Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which designs and makes photonics products for optical networks and lasers for industrial and consumer markets) has been included in the Nasdaq-100 Index. The firm is expected to join the index prior to the market opening on 18 May.
“Lumentum’s inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 underscores the critical role our optical products play in AI-driven infrastructure,” says president & CEO Michael Hurlston. “As the speed and bandwidth inside data centers increase, so does the need for optical solutions. We are just beginning to see the first use cases of co-packaged optics, optical circuit switches and 200G lasers,” he adds.
“This milestone enhances our visibility with global investors and reflects deep market confidence in our ability to scale the physical layer of the Internet, driving both economic growth and technological progress in the communities where we operate.”
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Lumentum’s quarterly revenue grows 65% year-on-year to $665.5m
