Coherent Surges 1.47% on $250M Volume (458th) as Earnings Estimates Rise 5.54%

Coherent (COHR) rose 1.47% on August 6, 2025, with a trading volume of $250 million, ranking 458th in the market. The stock is anticipated to report Q2 2025 earnings of $0.93 per share, a 52.5% year-over-year increase, alongside $1.51 billion in revenue, up 15.2% year-on-year. Analysts have revised the consensus EPS estimate higher by 5.54% over the past 30 days, reflecting improved optimism about the company’s performance.

Coherent’s Zacks Earnings ESP stands at +4.91%, indicating a positive deviation from the consensus estimate, supported by a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This combination historically predicts a 70% likelihood of an earnings beat, bolstered by the company’s track record of exceeding estimates in four of the past four quarters, including a +5.81% surprise in the most recent report.

The upward revision trend in EPS estimates suggests analysts have increasingly bullish views on Coherent’s business prospects. This aligns with the company’s focus on high-growth sectors like industrial lasers and materials processing, where demand remains robust. Investors are advised to monitor management’s guidance during the August 13 earnings call, as strategic updates could influence near-term momentum.

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