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Coherent Corp Delivers Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Growth

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Coherent Corp Delivers Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Growth

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The latest update is out from Coherent Corp ( (COHR) ).

On February 4, 2026, Coherent Corp. reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, ended December 31, 2025, posting revenue of $1.69 billion, up 17% year over year, or 22% on a pro forma basis excluding the divested aerospace and defense business. GAAP gross margin improved to 36.9% and non-GAAP gross margin to 39.0%, while GAAP earnings per share rose 71% to $0.76 and non-GAAP EPS climbed 35% to $1.29, driven primarily by strong demand in the datacenter and communications segment and supported by improving industrial demand. Management highlighted that the combination of significant revenue growth and margin expansion boosted profitability and is prompting increased capital investment to expand production capacity, underscoring Coherent’s strengthening position in core photonics markets and its intent to support sustained growth into the second half of fiscal 2026 and beyond.

The most recent analyst rating on (COHR) stock is a Hold with a $229.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coherent Corp stock, see the COHR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on COHR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, COHR is a Neutral.

Coherent Corp’s overall stock score reflects strong earnings call performance and positive technical indicators, offset by high valuation concerns and financial performance challenges. The company’s strategic focus on growth in the Datacenter and Communications segment is promising, but profitability and cash flow management need improvement. The stock’s high P/E ratio suggests caution for value investors.

To see Spark’s full report on COHR stock, click here.

More about Coherent Corp

Coherent Corp., based in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in photonics, supplying optical and laser technologies for applications such as datacenter, communications, and industrial markets. The company focuses on leveraging advanced photonic components and systems to serve high-growth segments that demand high-speed connectivity and precision manufacturing solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 4,717,194

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $34.96B

See more insights into COHR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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