GlobalFoundries And Marvell Technology Expand Multi-Year Agreement To Increase Capacity For GFS's Silicon Germanium Technology At Its Burlington, Vermont, Facility To Support Demand For Optical Connectivity

Shares of fiber optic connectivity companies are trading higher. Ciena announced three-year targets to 2029 of sales CAGR of approximately 30%, adjusted gross margin of approximately 50%; adjusted operating margin of 32% to 35% and free cash flow margins of approximately 20%.

8-K filing — APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC. (AAOI)

Filed: 2026-09-15 AccNo: 0001683168-26-007160 Size: 278 KB Item 1.01: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Item 2.03: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

Coherent Stock Declines 24% in a Month: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Coherent Corp (COHR) has experienced a 24% monthly decline after a 155% annual surge. Despite premium valuation, the company's AI-focused portfolio, strong datacenter revenue growth (58.6% YoY), expanding margins, and capacity expansion plans support a positive long-term outlook. The stock is rated a Buy, though risks include hyperscaler spending cycles and customer concentration.

Ciena’s 2029 Outlook Draws Positive Analyst Reactions

Ciena 2029 Outlook targets 30% revenue CAGR, higher margins and stronger cash flow as Wall Street updates price targets.

Corning Rides on Expanding Partner Base: Will it Boost Prospects?

Corning Incorporated has significantly expanded its AI infrastructure business through multibillion-dollar agreements with Meta, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Verizon. The company will increase U.S. optical-connectivity capacity tenfold and expand fiber production by over 50% to support AI data center expansion. However, growth remains dependent on the pace of AI infrastructure investment and customer deployment timing.

Ciena shares are trading higher after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock from $425 to $450.