Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) saw its stock price plummet 7.31% during intraday trading on Monday.
The sharp decline was attributed to broad weakness in the communication equipment sector and renewed concerns over delays in co-packaged optics (CPO) technology. Peer stocks including Ciena, Nokia, and Applied Optoelectronics also traded lower, amplifying sector-wide selling pressure.
Sentiment was further dampened by a report from independent research firm SemiAnalysis, which warned that mass production timelines for CPO could be pushed back to 2028 or 2029. The report cited system-level yields of only approximately 19%, far below the thresholds required for commercial viability, leading investors to reassess growth expectations for the AI optical communications segment.
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