Cohu Inc (COHU)
NASDAQ:COHU
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COHU Stock Chart & Stats
$41.26
-$1.49(-5.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$41.26
-$1.49(-5.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.38 - $55.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume91.61K
Average Volume (3M)1.58M
Market Cap
$2.49B
Enterprise Value$2.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$488.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$330.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.78
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.19
Shares Outstanding47,175,346
10 Day Avg. Volume1,552,052
30 Day Avg. Volume1,584,324
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)2.42
P/FCF Ratio102.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.65K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$57.43Price Target Upside39.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)$558.52M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large HPC & Inspection Order PipelineA ~$750M multi-customer HPC and inspection pipeline provides durable multi-year demand visibility. Large qualified opportunities across 12 customers support sustained revenue growth, scale benefits for manufacturing and R&D prioritization, and strategic positioning in higher-value back-end test markets.
High Recurring Revenue Mix And Solid Gross MarginsA 60% recurring revenue mix (consumables, service) stabilizes cash flows and supports margin durability versus pure systems sales. Mid-40% gross margin guidance reflects that recurring revenues and inspection/consumables help sustain healthy gross margins across cycles and reduce revenue volatility.
Improved Cash Generation And Strong LiquidityRebounded operating cash flow and positive free cash flow improve financial flexibility and fund capex, working capital, and strategic investments without immediate capital raises. Combined with reported cash balances, this supports execution on pipeline and capacity expansion over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Ongoing Net Losses And Compressed ProfitabilitySustained net losses and negative operating profit constrain return on equity and reinvestment capacity. Even with revenue improvement, compressed margins historically reduce buffer for cyclical downturns and increase reliance on continued volume growth to reach sustainable profitability.
Elevated Leverage And Sizable Convertible DebtA large convertible component and higher leverage than prior years add capital-structure complexity and potential dilution. This limits strategic flexibility for M&A or aggressive buybacks and requires careful cash generation to manage conversion risk and interest/capital servicing over the medium term.
Pipeline Conversion, Capacity And Ramp Margin RisksLarge opportunities require lengthy multi-stage qualifications and production ramps, creating timing and conversion risk. Concurrent capacity constraints and ramp costs can depress margins and force higher OpEx to scale, making near-term earnings and FCF sensitive to execution and supply-chain timing.
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COHU FAQ
What was Cohu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cohu Inc lowest stock price was $17.38 and its highest was $55.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Cohu Inc’s market cap?
Cohu Inc’s market cap is $2.49B.
When is Cohu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cohu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Cohu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Cohu Inc released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.032 by -$0.022.
Is Cohu Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cohu Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cohu Inc pay dividends?
Cohu Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Cohu Inc dividends here
What is Cohu Inc’s EPS estimate?
Cohu Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Cohu Inc have?
Cohu Inc has 47,175,346 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cohu Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cohu Inc reported an EPS of $0.01 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.032. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.717%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cohu Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in COHU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Cohu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$57.43 (39.19% Upside)
$57.43 (39.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
COHU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 857.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
219.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
26.60%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cohu Inc
Cohu, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides semiconductor test equipment and services in China, the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and internationally. The company supplies semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems, and semiconductor automated test equipment for semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, and test subcontractors. It also provides semiconductor automated test equipment for wafer level and device package testing; various test handlers, including pick-and-place, turret, gravity, strip, and MEMS and thermal sub-systems; interface products comprising test contactors, and probe heads and pins; spares and kits; various parts and labor warranties on test and handling systems, and instruments; and training on the maintenance and operation of its systems, as well as application, data management software, and consulting services on its products. In addition, the company offers data analytics product that includes DI-Core, a software suite used to optimize Cohu equipment performance, which provides real-time online performance monitoring and process control. It markets its products through direct sales force and independent sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Cohu Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Cohu, Inc. in 1972. Cohu, Inc. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Poway, California.
COHU Company Deck
COHU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial momentum: revenue beat, materially upgraded guidance, large and growing HPC and inspection pipelines, notable customer wins (including a $100M incremental account opportunity), and improving recurring revenue mix. These positives are moderated by near-term margin pressure from systems mix and initial ramp costs, higher operating expenses to secure growth, supply-chain and capacity constraints, and timing risk for converting a sizable pipeline into 2026 revenue (some likely shifting into 2027). Overall liquidity is healthy but the capital structure includes significant convertible debt. On balance, the strategic wins and upgraded outlook outweigh the manageable execution and timing risks.View all COHU earnings summariesCOHU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$57.43
▲(39.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.70% Insiders
28.27% Mutual Funds
32.56% Other Institutional Investors
9.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors