Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) is a technology company that designs and manufactures optical and photonic products for communications networks, industrial applications, and consumer electronics. Its portfolio includes optical components, modules, and subsystems used in fiber-optic networks, data centers, cloud computing infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, and high-speed connectivity systems.
The company also develops laser products for applications such as industrial processing, sensing, three-dimensional imaging, and other specialized commercial and consumer uses. Its products are sold to network equipment manufacturers, communications service providers, cloud and data-center operators, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
Lumentum was established as an independent public company in 2015 through a spinoff from JDS Uniphase. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and operates internationally through a global network of research, manufacturing, sales, and service locations. Alan Lowe has served as Lumentum’s president and chief executive officer since its formation.