How does COHR's Q3 forecast compare to past surprises?

Coherent's Q3 forecast shows estimated EPS of $0.64 and revenue of $1.4 billion. Comparing this to the past, the EPS surprise in Q4 2024 was $0.12, while the revenue surprise was $40 million. The current Q3 forecast does not provide an EPS surprise, but the revenue surprise is significantly higher than the previous quarter's surprises, indicating a potential for growth or a more optimistic market outlook. However, it's important to note that past surprises do not necessarily predict future results, and the company's performance should be evaluated based on current market conditions and company-specific factors.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Revenue Surprise|EPS Surprise|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2024 Q4|3.0E7|0.01|169|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2025 Q1|4.0E7|0.13|169|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2025 Q2|6.5E7|0.28|169|

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Revenue Surprise|EPS Surprise|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2023 Q4|5.4E7|0.03|169|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2024 Q1|-1.7E7|0|169|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2024 Q2|1.1E7|0.1|169|
|COHR|COHR.N|Coherent|2024 Q3|4.0E7|0.12|169|