Coherent Surges 1.42% as Trading Volume Falls 20.36% to Rank 237th in Market Activity

Coherent (COHR) rose 1.42% on August 8, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.40 billion, a 20.36% decline from the previous day. The stock ranked 237th in trading activity among listed equities.

Analysts anticipate Coherent’s quarterly earnings to reach $0.93 per share, reflecting a 52.5% year-over-year increase, with revenue projected at $1.51 billion, up 15.2% from the prior year. Key revenue segments show divergent trends: networking revenue is forecast to grow 36.8% to $930.18 million, while materials revenue is expected to decline 17.2% to $231.23 million. Lasers revenue is projected to rise 0.9% to $358.41 million, and industrial market revenue is anticipated to fall 2% to $422.91 million.

The company’s performance aligns with its strategic focus on photonics, particularly in AI-driven infrastructure. Strong demand for 800G transceivers and development of 1.6T transceivers are seen as long-term growth drivers. Coherent’s fiscal 2025 third-quarter revenue grew 24% year-over-year, supported by AI-related data center demand. Its liquidity position remains robust, with a current ratio of 2.47, significantly higher than the industry average.

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