Why Lumentum Stock Fell 14.9% Today
Is Lumentum a bargain after today’s drop? It trades below Marvell’s offer, but there’s a catch.
Lumentum Holdings (LITE) experienced a steep 14.9% decline in its stock price today, despite delivering strong financial results and securing a major acquisition by Marvell Technology (MRVL). The company's Q1 2027 earnings surpassed market expectations, with revenue more than doubling to $1.26 billion and adjusted earnings per share reaching $4.57.
Lumentum also secured a near- or co-packaged optics contract worth over $5 billion. However, the deal terms dictate that Lumentum shareholders will receive 4.5 Marvell shares for each Lumentum share, with the merger closing in the first half of 2028. At the proposed exchange ratio, Lumentum's stock now trades at about $800, significantly lower than its implied value of $1,132 per share.
As a result, Lumentum's stock is currently trading around 10.6% below its implied value, while Marvell's stock has fallen 9.5%. While Lumentum's stock has nearly doubled in 2026, investors considering buying today should be aware that they are essentially purchasing Marvell stock at a discount, with a lengthy regulatory process to navigate.
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