Lumentum Holdings (LITE) in Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund Q3 2024

Optimism in Optical Components Drives Performance

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Apr 14, 2025
Summary
  • Large out-of-index position in Lumentum Holdings added value.
  • Investor optimism about business cycle recovery boosted shares.
  • Fund increased its holding, seeing further upside potential.

Lumentum Holdings (LITE, Financial) was highlighted in the Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund's Q3 2024 review as a significant contributor to the fund's performance. Managed by Gabriela Kelleher, the fund capitalized on investor optimism surrounding Lumentum's recovery from a business cycle trough, which drove the stock's performance. The fund increased its position, anticipating further upside.

"Also adding value was Lumentum Holdings (+25%), a large out-of-index position. Shares of this optical-components manufacturer rode investor optimism about the company's prospects following a trough of its business cycle. Again, we saw upside here and added to the fund's holding." — Fidelity Small Cap Value Fund, Q3 2024 Fund Letter

Read full letter at gurufocus fidelity small cap value fund q3 2024 review 2024 Q3 page.