In a report released yesterday, Meta Marshall from Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Coherent Corp (COHR – Research Report), with a price target of $83.00.
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Meta Marshall’s rating is based on a combination of factors that reflect both optimism and caution. The analyst acknowledges the multiple avenues Coherent Corp has to enhance its earnings potential, which were highlighted during the company’s Analyst Day. However, Marshall expresses concern that the journey to achieving this improved earnings power may be more challenging than some investors anticipate, particularly in the competitive datacomm market.
While there are compelling opportunities for growth and market share gains, especially in high-growth markets, the ability to capture these opportunities at attractive margins will require exceptional execution. The company has shown confidence in its ability to accelerate growth, but lingering concerns about the attractiveness of share gains in the maturing 800G cycle of the datacomm sector contribute to the Hold rating. Despite raising future estimates, the analyst remains cautious, noting that investors were already significantly involved in the stock prior to the Analyst Day, which tempers the immediate potential for upside.
Marshall covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Coherent Corp, Pure Storage, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. According to TipRanks, Marshall has an average return of 6.7% and a 57.84% success rate on recommended stocks.