Coherent Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 5/6
Coherent has a total shareholder equity of $11.0B and total debt of $3.2B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 29%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $17.3B and $6.3B respectively. Coherent's EBIT is $797.6M making its interest coverage ratio 3.9. It has cash and short-term investments of $2.4B.
Key information
28.99%
Debt to equity ratio
US$3.19b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 3.9x |
| Cash | US$2.42b |
| Equity | US$11.02b |
| Total liabilities | US$6.27b |
| Total assets | US$17.29b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 24
COHR: AI Data Center Optics And Nvidia Deal Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have raised the average price target for Coherent from $284.25 to $313.50, citing stronger expectations around AI infrastructure demand, co-packaged optics opportunities, and the company’s hybrid manufacturing model. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Coherent reflects a strongly constructive stance from several large firms, with a cluster of higher price targets and fresh coverage tied to AI infrastructure and optical networking themes.Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
Coherent: Don't Bet On This Party Lasting Forever
Summary Coherent Corp. (COHR) is a key beneficiary of AI-driven optical networking growth, with a robust portfolio and expanding TAM, especially in co-packaged optics. COHR’s bullish momentum is underpinned by Nvidia’s $2B investment and Wall Street’s earnings optimism, but elevated valuation reflects high expectations. Despite significant upside, COHR’s low and volatile margins, plus premium multiples, suggest limited room for disappointment and warrant caution. Putting COHR on Hold. The current valuations indicate that there's little room for disappointment if execution were to falter. Unless outsized growth in TAM expands beyond 2030, much of the optimism through FY2028 has likely been baked in. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 09
COHR: AI Optics Demand And Nvidia Partnership Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have nudged the price target for Coherent higher by $40, citing stronger perceived earnings power tied to rising AI data center optical demand and capacity commitments from major customers. The model now reflects a slightly higher discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value unchanged at $284.25.Narrative Update • Mar 25
COHR: Nvidia Optics Partnership And AI Demand Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Coherent by about $11 to $284.25, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a richer future P/E multiple tied to expectations for stronger AI-driven optical demand, and recent price target increases across major research desks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Coherent clusters around a stronger AI infrastructure story, larger optical market assumptions, and a series of higher price targets that feed directly into richer valuation frameworks.Narrative Update • Mar 10
COHR: Nvidia Optics Deal And AI Demand Will Shape Balanced Risk Outlook
The analyst price target for Coherent has been raised by about $19 to reflect updated earnings power expectations tied to Nvidia's planned $2b capacity investments and long term optical demand views from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Coherent clusters around rising expectations for optical demand tied to AI data centers and Nvidia's planned US$2b capacity investment.
New Narrative • Mar 07
Coherent Corp. (COHR): The Silicon Photonics Powerhouse – Joining the S&P 500 Benchmark in 2026.
Coherent Corp. (COHR) has reached a historic valuation milestone, trading at $248.89 as of the March 6, 2026, market close, following the announcement that it will join the S&P 500 on March 23.Narrative Update • Feb 24
COHR: AI Optical Demand And Product Pipeline Will Shape Balanced Risk Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target framework for Coherent to about $254, up from roughly $246, citing a larger expected optical total addressable market tied to AI data center investment and new network technologies. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Coherent has centered on how quickly its optical opportunities tied to AI data centers and new network technologies are being reflected in valuation frameworks.Narrative Update • Feb 09
COHR: AI And Cloud Capex Exposure Will Shape Balanced Execution Risk Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Coherent from $192.95 to $245.89, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability and appropriate future P/E multiples, following a string of recent price target increases across major firms. Analyst Commentary Street research on Coherent has been active, with a series of price target changes and one major firm adding the stock to a positive watch list.Narrative Update • Jan 25
COHR: AI And Cloud Capex Exposure Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Coherent to about $193 from roughly $178, citing updated expectations around revenue growth, future P/E, and the company's positioning in AI and cloud related capex. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Coherent clusters around one core theme: how well the company can turn its AI and cloud exposure into sustained earnings power while executing on capacity and product ramps.Narrative Update • Jan 10
COHR: AI Cloud Capex And Auto Exposure Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price expectations for Coherent into a roughly $140 to $190 range, citing the recent Q1 earnings beat, above-consensus Q2 outlook, and growing exposure to AI and cloud capex as key supports for the higher targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Coherent has been broadly constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets into a higher range and pointing to both company specific drivers and sector level trends to justify the moves.Narrative Update • Dec 25
COHR: AI Optical Demand Will Drive Capacity Utilization Amid Auto And China Headwinds
The analyst price target for Coherent has been nudged higher, with our fair value estimate rising about 2 percent to approximately $178 per share as analysts factor in the recent wave of target increases tied to stronger than expected earnings, AI driven optical demand, and improving confidence in the company’s capacity expansion. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are largely aligned that Coherent is entering a period of stronger execution, with price targets moving higher as earnings outpace expectations and guidance points to sustained demand from AI and cloud customers.Analysis Article • Dec 22
Coherent Corp.'s (NYSE:COHR) Shares Climb 33% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Coherent Corp. ( NYSE:COHR ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 33% gain in the last month alone. The...Narrative Update • Dec 11
COHR: AI And Cloud Spending Will Mask Auto And China Risks
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Coherent, lifting fair value by about $6 to approximately $175 per share, citing the company's recent earnings beat, strengthened AI and cloud capex positioning, and an improving growth outlook reflected in higher projected revenue growth and future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts remain constructive on Coherent's positioning, pointing to a series of price target increases that reflect greater confidence in the company’s execution, visibility on demand, and leverage to AI and cloud infrastructure spending.Narrative Update • Nov 27
COHR: AI And Cloud Demand Will Support Progress Despite Sector Headwinds
The analyst fair value estimate for Coherent was raised from $161.37 to $168.74 per share. Analysts cited stronger expected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and optimism around the company's delivery on AI and cloud infrastructure demand.Analysis Article • Nov 12
Coherent's (NYSE:COHR) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality
Coherent Corp. ( NYSE:COHR ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have done...Narrative Update • Nov 10
COHR: AI And Cloud Expansion Will Drive Balanced Opportunity Amid Volatility
The analyst fair value estimate for Coherent has increased significantly, rising from approximately $121 to $161 per share. Analysts cite the company's strong earnings, improved growth outlook, and expanding role in AI and cloud infrastructure demand as factors behind this increase.Analysis Article • Nov 08
Coherent Corp. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Coherent Corp. ( NYSE:COHR ) just released its first-quarter report and things are looking bullish. It was overall a...Analysis Article • Nov 07
What Coherent Corp.'s (NYSE:COHR) 40% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Coherent Corp. ( NYSE:COHR ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 40% share price jump in the last...Narrative Update • Oct 25
AI Demand And Next-Gen Manufacturing Will Drive Broader Industry Performance Ahead
The analyst price target for Coherent has been raised from $115 to approximately $120.63, as analysts cite continued optimism around market demand and recent outperforming results across the high-speed optical connectivity space. Analyst Commentary Recent revisions in Coherent's price targets reflect both growing enthusiasm for the company's momentum in high-speed optical connectivity and measured caution regarding potential headwinds.Narrative Update • Oct 10
AI Data Centers And Texas Manufacturing Will Strengthen Future Fundamentals
Coherent's analyst price target has risen from $113.37 to $115.00 per share. Analysts cite ongoing market share gains and strengthening demand in optical and AI-driven networking equipment as key factors for the upward revision.Analysis Article • Sep 20
Coherent Corp.'s (NYSE:COHR) 26% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up
Coherent Corp. ( NYSE:COHR ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone. The...Narrative Update • Aug 15
AI Data Centers And Texas Manufacturing Will Strengthen Future Fundamentals
Coherent’s price target was maintained as analysts balanced near-term concerns over modest results and elevated expectations with optimism on ongoing market share gains in high-speed optical markets and supportive long-term demand trends, leaving the consensus fair value unchanged at $111.44. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite slightly better than expected Q4 results, with Coherent trading at a significant discount to peers and suggesting opportunity on post-earnings weakness.Analysis Article • Jul 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Coherent (NYSE:COHR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: COHR's short term assets ($6.4B) exceed its short term liabilities ($2.1B).
Long Term Liabilities: COHR's short term assets ($6.4B) exceed its long term liabilities ($4.2B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: COHR's net debt to equity ratio (7%) is considered satisfactory.
Reducing Debt: COHR's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 35.1% to 29% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: COHR's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (4.4%).
Interest Coverage: COHR's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (3.9x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 21:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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Analyst Sources
Coherent Corp. is covered by 35 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Thomas O'Malley | Barclays |
| Ted Moreau | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Karl Ackerman | BNP Paribas |