I rate Cohu a Strong Buy with an $83 price target, reflecting 57% upside from current levels. COHU is expanding into AI processor testing, high-bandwidth memory inspection, power management, and analytics, targeting a $1.6B serviceable market. Eclipse, Neon, Diamondx, PAICe software, and improving utilization could add about $1.05 of incremental EPS and lift my 2027 non-GAAP EPS estimate to $1.63.
I rate Cohu a buy, as its AI/HPC pipeline and recurring revenue base are underappreciated in current earnings. COHU's products address the increasing complexity of AI and high-performance computing chip testing, positioning it for significant revenue growth. Management targets $600–800M revenue, 48–50% gross margin, and $1.50–$3.25 non-GAAP EPS mid-term, with upside if the AI/HPC funnel converts.
COHU is gaining AI and HBM momentum as test demand recovers, but customer qualifications, ramps and execution remain key to the story.
COHU's rally reflects AI and HPC momentum, but richer valuation and early profit recovery make execution risks harder to ignore.
Cohu's AI and HPC opportunities are growing, but the stock outlook still hinges on execution, HBM traction and stronger profitability follow-through.
The stock has surged higher in 2026 after being in a downtrend, but valuations have arguably gotten too high relative to earnings growth. The latest report showed several good things, which includes an upgraded FY2026 outlook and strong gains in the top and the bottom line. The latest report also showed earnings are not growing fast enough to meet the current financial model or current elevated valuations.
Cohu, Inc. (COHU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cohu (COHU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Cohu, Inc. (COHU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Cohu (COHU) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.15 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07. This compares to a loss of $0.15 per share a year ago.
Cohu (COHU) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
AlphaQuest LLC lowered its position in Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) by 22.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 11,620 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 3,320 shares during the quarter. AlphaQuest LLC's holdings in Cohu were worth $224,000