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title: "Lumentum: Q4 Revenue Meets Guidance, Big Loss"
description: "Lumentum announced its Q4 FY 2024 earnings, reporting net revenue of $171.3 million, down 16.9% year-over-year, but within guidance. The company faced a GAAP net loss of $61.5 million, an increase fro"
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# Lumentum: Q4 Revenue Meets Guidance, Big Loss

> Lumentum announced its Q4 FY 2024 earnings, reporting net revenue of $171.3 million, down 16.9% year-over-year, but within guidance. The company faced a GAAP net loss of $61.5 million, an increase from $20.2 million in Q4 FY 2023. Despite challenges, it secured record orders for data communication chips. Management anticipates improved performance in FY 2025 with projected revenue between $190 million and $210 million. The company continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities to meet demands in cloud and AI markets, emphasizing the need to navigate supply chain issues and competitive pressures in the 3D sensing sector.

**Lumentum** (LITE 14.07%), a leading player in optical and photonic products, released its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 on Aug. 14, 2024.

The company reported net revenue of $308.3 million, meeting the midpoint of its guidance range ($290 million to $315 million) but down 16.9% year-over-year. Non-GAAP diluted EPS came in at $0.06, within the expected range of ($0.05) to $0.10.

The quarter's results highlighted a balance of successes and ongoing challenges, including a significant GAAP net loss of $252.5 million.

Data Point

Q4 FY 2024

Management's Expectations

Q4 FY 2023

Change Y/Y

Net Revenue (Millions)

$308.3

$290 to $315

$370.8

(16.9%)

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

$0.06

($0.05) to $0.10

$0.59

(89.8%)

Non-GAAP Operating Margin

(0.3%)

(3.0%) to 1.0%

9.1%

N/A

GAAP Net Loss ($M)

($252.5)

N/A

($60.2)

N/A

*Source: SEC filings. Expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in 2024-05-06 earnings report.*

## Understanding Lumentum

Lumentum specializes in optical and photonic products that enable advancements in optical communications and industrial lasers. It serves markets such as telecommunications, data communications, and precision manufacturing. Recently, the company has focused on expanding its customer base in cloud and AI markets while grappling with supply chain constraints and geopolitical risks.

The company’s performance is highly tied to industry trends driving demand for faster data transmission and more efficient network technologies. Key factors for success include maintaining strong research and development (R&D) investments, managing the company's reliance on a few major customers, and navigating supply chain challenges.

## Quarterly Highlights

In Q4 FY 2024, Lumentum reported net revenue of $308.3 million, seated between the lower and upper bounds of management’s guidance range. This represents a decline of 15.9% compared to the prior quarter and a 16.9% year-over-year decrease. Despite this sales drop, the company received record orders for data communications chips used in data center applications, showcasing strengths in certain segments.

Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was reported at $0.06, which is within the guidance range of ($0.05) to $0.10. This indicates that earnings exceeded the midpoint of expectations. However, overall profitability metrics reflect a challenging environment, with GAAP net losses escalating to $252.5 million from $60.2 million in Q4 of 2023.

The company's operating margin came in at (0.3%), above the lower end of its expectation range of (3.0%) but not reaching the upper bound of 1.0%. The significant net loss increase year-over-year is indicative of underlying business challenges, including industry slowdowns and high R&D expenditures without proportional revenue growth. Full fiscal year 2024 net revenue was $1.36 billion, down 23.1% from $1.77 billion in fiscal year 2023.

## Notable Quarterly Developments

The quarter saw Lumentum making strides in expanding manufacturing capacities, especially in Thailand. This expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demands from cloud and AI infrastructure markets. The new three-story building under construction is part of strategic efforts to enhance production capabilities.

Cloud & Networking segment revenue experienced a decline, dropping by 11.1% year-over-year to $254.7 million, influenced by slowing telecom spending. However, it is essential to note that the company recorded new orders reflecting robust demand in datacom chips driven by data center needs.

Operating expenses saw strategic management with a $2.4 million sequential decrease in non-GAAP operating costs. However, high R&D investments totaling $302.2 million in FY 2024 reflect ongoing priorities in technological advancements, particularly in AI and cloud computing components.

Despite efforts, the Industrial Tech segment saw a fall in revenue by 36.4% year-over-year, grappling with competition and seasonality in the 3D sensing market. This segment's challenges underscore the need for adaptive strategic measures in the face of evolving market dynamics.

## Looking Ahead

Management has provided guidance for the fiscal first quarter of 2025, anticipating net revenue between $315 million and $335 million. Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to range from 0% to 3.0%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be between $0.07 and $0.17. These projections suggest a moderate improvement in financial performance.

The company aims to capitalize on the increasing demands for data center products and enhanced manufacturing capacity. Projections point towards substantial revenue growth exiting calendar 2025, with expansion in AI and cloud infrastructure poised to drive substantial gains.

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