Coherent's AI Infrastructure Positioning Has Changed The Valuation Debate
Coherent has transitioned from a cyclical optical supplier to a strategic AI infrastructure enabler, supporting a structural rerating in valuation. Q3 revenue grew 27% and EPS 55%, with datacenter exposure rising to 75% and strong backlog visibility extending into 2028 and beyond. COHR's 6-inch indium phosphide ramp and broad AI ecosystem positioning underpin confidence in sustained high growth through FY2027 and FY2028.
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Why Coherent's Rally May Continue Higher
Coherent Corp.'s Q3 FY2026 revenue rose 21% YoY to $1.81B while EPS surged 55% as margins expanded toward 39.6%. COHR management expects FY2027 growth exceeding FY2026 despite consensus already projecting revenue growth from $7.05B to $9.45B. Coherent plans for 4x indium phosphide capacity expansion through 2027, materially improving optical supply availability and production economics.
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Coherent and Lumentum Stocks Rise as the AI Networking Trade Stays Hot
Coherent, Lumentum Holdings, and other optical-networking companies continued to rally as Wall Street bets AI data-center spending still has room to run.
Coherent Stock Climbs 171% in 6 Months: Should You Buy Now or Wait?
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Coherent Stock Falls 2.7% Since In-Line Q3 Earnings & Revenue Beat
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Applied Optoelectronics Crashes 14%, Coherent Slides 10%, Lumentum Falls 7% as Optics Trade Cools
The AI optics trade is taking a breather. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) are down 14% in midday trading, while Coherent (NYSE:COHR | COHR Price Prediction) is off 10% and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) is sliding 7%.
Coherent Corp. (COHR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Coherent Corp. (COHR) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
