LITE vs. NVTS: Which AI Data Center Stock Is the Better Buy?

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) and Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) are two key players benefiting from AI data center demand. Lumentum is experiencing surging demand for optical components with 109% YoY revenue growth and strong earnings momentum, while Navitas faces ongoing losses and execution risks despite ramping AI power programs. Lumentum is rated as the stronger investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) versus Navitas's Rank #3 (Hold).