Not Micron, Not Sandisk. This AI Stock Will Be the Biggest Beneficiary of the Next Infrastructure Bottleneck

Optical networking components are emerging as the next critical bottleneck in AI data center infrastructure. Lumentum Holdings, a leading optical and photonics supplier, is experiencing exceptional growth with revenue up 109% YoY and adjusted EPS up 3.7x. The company projects even stronger growth ahead, with the optical networking market expected to reach $154 billion by 2028. Despite a 140% gain in 2026, analysts project potential upside of 113% over the next three years based on favorable supply-demand dynamics.