Lumentum Orders Booked Through 2028: Can Optical Communications Replace Storage as the New AI Computing Engine?
TradingKey - April 10, 2026. Optical communications leader Lumentum (LITE) ignited the market with a major announcement: Driven by accelerating demand from massive U.S. AI data centers, the company’s orders are expected to be fully booked through 2028. Capacity for 2028 is projected to be sold out within the next two quarters, and despite expanding production at maximum speed, the company is still struggling to meet demand. Notably, Nvidia had previously made a $2 billion strategic investment in Lumentum, accompanied by billions of dollars in capacity procurement commitments. On the day, Lumentum shares rose 4.8% in pre-market trading, and JPMorgan sharply raised its price target from $565 to $950. Boosted by this momentum, the "Big Three" of A-share optical modules—Zhongji Innolight, Eoptolink, and TFC—all trended higher. Among them, Zhongji Innolight’s total market capitalization surpassed 800 billion yuan, while Eoptolink broke through...