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Coherent Inc (COHR)
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09/02/2025: COHR (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $113.37
1 Year Target Price $113.37
| 11 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 187.01% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 14.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 113.37 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 113.37 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 1.91 | 52 Weeks Range 45.58 - 123.25 | Updated Date 09/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 45.58 - 123.25 | Updated Date 09/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.52 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-13 | When After Market | Estimate 0.92 | Actual 1 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.85% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.37% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 30.03 | Enterprise Value 19563440232 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.43 |
Enterprise Value 19563440232 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.43 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.96 | Shares Outstanding 155804992 | Shares Floating 126397191 |
Shares Outstanding 155804992 | Shares Floating 126397191 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.13 | Percent Institutions 96.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Coherent Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Coherent Inc. was founded in 1966. Initially focused on commercializing lasers, it has grown through innovation and acquisitions to become a leader in photonics.
Core Business Areas
- Materials: Provides precision materials and optical components for various applications.
- Lasers: Offers a wide range of lasers and laser-based solutions for industrial, medical, and scientific markets.
- Networking: Develops and markets photonic solutions for high-speed data transmission in communication networks.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO. The organizational structure includes business units focused on materials, lasers and networking, with supporting functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- High-Power Lasers: Used in industrial cutting and welding. Competitors include IPG Photonics and Trumpf. Revenue is significant, but specific figures fluctuate. Market share varies by sub-segment.
- Optical Components: Essential for optical networks. Competitors include Lumentum and II-VI Incorporated. Coherent commands a substantial portion of the market for specialized components, such as those used in coherent transmission systems. Significant revenue driver.
- Ultrafast Lasers: Used in medical and scientific applications like advanced imaging. Competitors include Spectra-Physics and Amplitude Systu00e8mes. Revenue growth is strong. Commands large portion of revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The photonics industry is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for high-speed communications, advanced manufacturing techniques, and medical applications.
Positioning
Coherent Inc. is a well-established player with a broad product portfolio, positioning it to capitalize on growth trends. Its competitive advantages include technological expertise and a global presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for photonics is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Coherent Inc. addresses a significant portion of this TAM, especially in networking and materials.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Broad product portfolio
- Technological expertise
- Global presence
- Strong brand recognition
- Diverse end markets
Weaknesses
- Integration challenges after mergers
- High debt levels
- Dependence on specific end markets
- Exposure to economic cycles
Opportunities
- Growing demand for high-speed communications
- Increasing adoption of laser-based manufacturing
- Expansion into new applications in healthcare
- Government investments in photonics technologies
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological disruption
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IPGP
- LITE
- AMKR
Competitive Landscape
Coherent Inc. competes on technology, scale, and geographic reach. It has an advantage in providing vertically integrated solutions. Disadvantages include debt load.
Major Acquisitions
Rofin-Sinar Technologies
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 942
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded its reach in the industrial laser market.
II-VI Incorporated
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 6900
- Strategic Rationale: Combined two of the largest photonics players to drive innovation, which was eventually named Coherent Corp.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in key markets. Periods of rapid growth have been followed by integration and consolidation.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in the photonics market, benefiting Coherent Inc. Revenue is expected to increase modestly. Profitability is expected to remain stable.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions in materials processing. Furthermore, integrating and reducing debt burdens.
Summary
Coherent Inc. has demonstrated robust expansion in the photonics sector through strategic acquisitions and core business growth. Its market position is strengthened by a varied product portfolio and technical skill, yet integration and economic fluctuations pose significant threats. Future growth is anticipated to be steady, based on increasing demand in important markets and proactive strategic initiatives. While showing signs of being financially stable, Coherent Corp. must address its debt to ensure strong long-term growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
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About Coherent Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saxonburg, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | CEO, President & Employee Director Mr. James Robert Anderson | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Scientific & Technical Instruments | Full time employees 30216 | Website https://www.coherent.com |
Full time employees 30216 | Website https://www.coherent.com | ||
Coherent Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets engineered materials, optoelectronic components and devices, and laser systems for the use in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Networking, Materials, and Lasers. The Networking segment offers transceivers, systems, subsystems, modules, components, optics, and semiconductor devices for datacenter and communications applications. The Materials segment provides engineered materials, laser optics, thermoelectric components, and advanced ceramic and metal-matrix composite materials and products; and vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, edge-emitting laser, pump lasers, high-power lasers for materials processing, and integrated circuit. The Laser segment offers excimer lasers, solid-state lasers, CO2 lasers, and laser systems for various industrial applications, including semiconductor capital equipment, display manufacturing, precision manufacturing, and scientific research; and laser systems and subsystems. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, representatives, and distributors. The company was formerly known as II-VI Incorporated and changed its name to Coherent Corp. in September 2022. Coherent Corp. was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.
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