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Company

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with breakthrough optical and photonic technologies that power innovation across AI, cloud, telecommunications, industrial, and sensing applications. Our world class products are enabling a more connected world — and it’s our people who make it all possible.
Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing.
For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow.
At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business — we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.

Our Story

  • 2015

    Lumentum launched as a spin-off from JDS Uniphase, establishing a focused company dedicated to optical communications and commercial lasers.

  • 2017

    Our VCSEL technology entered volume production for 3D sensing in consumer applications, powering the first generation of devices with facial recognition and depth sensing.

  • 2019

    We expanded our product portfolio to meet rising demand for 100G and 400G optical components and coherent solutions powering hyperscale data centers and 5G networks.

  • 2021

    We accelerated production of 100G EMLs for hyperscale data centers by leveraging our high-volume InP capabilities, enabling higher bit rates with lower power.

  • 2023

    A landmark year marked by the acquisition of Cloud Light which expanded our position in AI/ML-driven connectivity with cutting-edge optical transceivers and active optical cables.

  • Today

    A global leader in optical communications, industrial lasers, and 3D Sensing.

Our Impact

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Our Leadership

Innovation is driven by people. Meet the leaders guiding our vision forward. 

Our Commitments

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Sustainability

Our focus is to create a more sustainable world for future generations.

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Quality

Quality is a top priority and essential to our customers, shareholders, and company.

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Supply Chain

Supply chain is the backbone of our ability to deliver advanced photonics technologies.

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Together

Celebrating the unique perspectives and shared goals that move us forward as one team.

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Latest News Releases

Lumentum Announces Upcoming Investor Events

November 14, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum") today announced that company management is currently scheduled participate in the following investor events, Lumentum Holdings Inc. 

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Lumentum Announces First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

November 4, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 27, 2025.

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Lumentum to Announce Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 4, 2025

October 8, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum” or the “Company”) today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended September 27, 2025.

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Discover your potential with a global leader in photonics technology. At Lumentum, you’ll join a team that pushes boundaries, drives innovation, and shapes the technologies that define tomorrow.

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