The disposition of 38,663 shares generated total proceeds of ~$33.0 million based on the transaction date’s weighted average price.
The insider traded shares equal to 33% of the direct equity stake held before the filing.
The transaction was composed entirely of directly held shares, with no indirect holdings reported in this filing.
Vincent Retort, the Executive Vice President of Global Reliability and Quality at Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LITE), sold 38,663 shares of common stock on August 25, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $33.0 million |
| Shares sold (directly held) | 38,663 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 78,440 |
| Post-transaction value | $69.46 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($852.59); post-transaction value based on August 25, 2026 market close ($885.57).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-26) | $939.03 |
| Market Capitalization | $73.1 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.0 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | -$6.9 billion |
Lumentum Holdings Inc. is a global leader in optical and photonic product manufacturing. The company leverages advanced manufacturing capabilities and proprietary optical technologies to serve the critical infrastructure needs of telecommunications and data center markets, positioning itself as an essential supplier in the digital communications ecosystem.
Despite current net income challenges, Lumentum’s strategic focus on high-growth optical communications markets and commercial laser applications reflects its commitment to capturing long-term value in the expanding global data transmission infrastructure.
Executive VP Vincent Retort’s Aug. 25 sale of Lumentum stock took place after shares had soared a jaw-dropping 618% over the trailing 12 months. He cashed in big time, dumping a third of his direct holdings.
This substantial disposition does not necessarily reflect a bearish outlook toward the stock, given the insider retains over 78,000 directly held shares post-transaction. This sizable equity stake means Retort’s interests remain aligned with shareholders.
Moreover, the disposition was a non-discretionary transaction, executed as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan established back in November of 2025. Such plans allow insiders to sell shares at predetermined times to avoid concerns of trading on non-public information.
Lumentum shares have skyrocketed thanks to the company’s booming business. The rise of artificial intelligence has produced massive demand for its high-speed optical and photonic products for use in AI systems.
The company exited its 2026 fiscal year, ended June 27, with $3 billion in sales, a spectacular increase of 83% over the prior year. It ended the fiscal year with a net loss of $6.9 billion only due to a loss on debt of $7.8 billion it extinguished in its fiscal fourth quarter, although that has resulted in stronger financial health for Lumentum.
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