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COO: Future Returns Will Rely On Steady Buybacks And Earnings Guidance

COO: Share Buybacks And Merger Potential Will Drive Undervalued Stock Higher

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Published 29 Aug 2024
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Update shared on 18 May 2026

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US$67.51
AnalystConsensusTarget's Fair Value
US$87.14
22.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
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Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Cooper Companies. The updated valuation framework reflects a refreshed discount rate of 8.00%, a stable fair value of $91.07, and a slightly revised future P/E assumption of 25.77x to align more closely with current expectations for the business.

What's in the News

  • Cooper Companies reported share repurchases of 1,126,600 shares, or 0.58% of shares, for US$92.43 million between November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026 under its long running buyback program announced on December 15, 2011 (Key Developments).
  • Total repurchases under this buyback now stand at 9,971,842 shares, or 5.08% of shares, for US$1,127.24 million, indicating continued use of the authorization over time (Key Developments).
  • The company updated earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with total revenue projected in a range of US$4.306b to US$4.346b and organic growth of 4.5% to 5.5% (Key Developments).

Valuation Changes

  • Fair Value: Held steady at $91.07, with no change in the model's estimate of intrinsic value.
  • Discount Rate: Fallen slightly from 8.30% to 8.00%, reflecting a modest adjustment to the required return used in the valuation.
  • Revenue Growth: Kept unchanged at 5.45%, indicating consistent assumptions for projected top line expansion.
  • Net Profit Margin: Maintained at 16.64%, with no revision to expected profitability levels.
  • Future P/E: Trimmed slightly from 25.99x to 25.77x, bringing the valuation multiple closer to updated expectations for the stock.

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