COHRCoherent Corp. demonstrates solid fundamental strengths, particularly in its expanding product lines and recent revenue growth. Thematic alignment with advanced materials and photonics is strong. However, current technical indicators suggest a pause or minor retracement may be imminent.
Coherent Corp. is well-positioned within several high-growth technological sectors, including telecommunications, semiconductor equipment, life sciences, and industrial lasers, driven by innovation in materials science and photonics.
Coherent Corp. shows improving profitability and revenue growth, though recent periods indicate profitability challenges. The balance sheet appears manageable with a significant cash position.
The stock is trading below key moving averages on shorter timeframes, and some oscillators suggest potential selling pressure or consolidation, despite a strong longer-term performance trend.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Advanced Materials and Photonics | 90 |
| Telecommunications & Datacom | 85 |
| Semiconductor & Electronics | 88 |
| Industrial Lasers & Processing | 75 |
| Life Sciences & Instrumentation | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 40 |
| Profitability | 35 |
| Growth | 50 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 75 |
Consistent EPS Surprises
Coherent Corp. has demonstrated a consistent track record of beating earnings per share (EPS) estimates. In the last four reported quarters, actual EPS exceeded estimates by an average of 21.7%, indicating strong operational execution and forecasting accuracy.
Reasonable Price-to-Sales Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 3.6 is within a reasonable range, especially considering the company's market position and the growth potential in its served markets.
Negative Net Income and EPS
Coherent Corp. reported a net loss of -$156.15 million for the trailing twelve months (TTM) and a negative EPS of -$0.22, indicating current unprofitability which is a significant risk.
High P/E Ratio (when profitable)
When the company was profitable, its P/E ratio was high (e.g., 105.8 TTM, 33.7 in 2022), suggesting the stock was trading at a premium, which could lead to significant downside if growth falters.
August 2025
15
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.98
A: $0.92
L: $0.87
H: 1.55B
A: 1.51B
L: 1.50B
Coherent Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets engineered materials, optoelectronic components and devices, and optical and laser systems and subsystems for the use in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Networking, Materials, and Lasers. The Networking segment offers telecommunication products for fiber-optic transmission; datacom transceivers, including pluggable transceivers for ethernet and fiber channel applications; and advanced optics, such as fiber and precision optics used in projection displays, crystal materials and components for optical communications, filters and assemblies for life sciences, sensors, instrumentation, and semiconductor equipment, as well as ultraviolet (UV), visible, and near-infrared spectroscopy optics for industrial lasers. The Materials segments provides laser optics and accessories; infrared thermal imaging optics and assemblies; polycrystalline materials; thermoelectric components, subassemblies, and systems; ceramic and metal-matrix composite products; semiconductor lasers and laser bars; Q-switched laser modules, uncooled pump laser modules, and laser systems for superhard materials processing; laser processing heads and beam delivery systems; EELs, VCSELs, and detectors; pumps for amplifiers; precision optical assemblies, infrared optics, thin-film coatings and optical materials; optical solutions; and integrated circuits for transceivers. The Lasers segment offers UV gas and solid-state lasers; UV optical systems, line beams, and mask-based imaging systems; UV nanosecond lasers; continuous-wave lasers and systems; amplifiers; subsystems and standard systems; IR lasers; crystals and diode lasers, and specialty polishing and coating solutions. The company was formerly known as II-VI Incorporated and changed its name to Coherent Corp. in September 2022. Coherent Corp. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.
103.02 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for COHR have a max estimate of 127.00 and a min estimate of 77.00.