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#AIInfraEarningsWatch AI infrastructure earnings are taking center stage after SpaceX survived its first major lockup expiration without the feared selloff. Although another portion of locked SpaceX shares may become eligible for sale on August 20, attention is now shifting toward companies that supply the physical foundation of AI. Lumentum and CoreWeave report after the August 11 close, followed by Coherent on August 12 and Applied Materials on August 13. Cisco’s results will also provide insight into AI-related networking demand. These reports will test whether enormous AI spending commitments are translating into orders, revenue and sustainable margins. Strong sales alone may not satisfy investors if capital expenditure, financing costs or customer concentration continue rising. Optical-component companies should reveal whether demand for high-speed data-center connections remains strong, while CoreWeave will be judged on backlog conversion and profitability. My view is that the AI infrastructure story remains powerful, but valuations increasingly require measurable cash returns—not merely announcements about future capacity.