Coherent (COHR.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Coherent (COHR.US) – stock price at 341.59 $, August 2026
Coherent stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Coherent Price Target 2026: Analysts See 15% Upside

The average price target for Coherent is $391.45. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 14,60% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Coherent overvalued or undervalued?

Coherent is currently undervalued with a gap of 14.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $341.59, which places Coherent in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $352.31, and overvalued when the price exceeds $430.60.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Coherent, the fair value range lies between $352.31 and $430.60.


See the full price target analysis for Coherent →

Analyst Ratings for Coherent stock in 2026: Buy

19 analysts cover Coherent. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 84.2% recommend buying. The average price target is $391.45, which gives an upside of 14.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.42/5)
Strong Buy
11 (57.9%)
Buy
5 (26.3%)
Hold
3 (15.8%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.42 out of 5 based on 19 analysts

About Coherent – Tekniske instrumenter

Coherent Corp. udvikler og sælger avancerede materialer, optik og lasersystemer til mange forskellige industrier. De tjener især penge på tre områder: netværk, materialer og lasere. Inden for netværk laver Coherent Corp. for eksempel transceivers til fiberoptisk transmission og datacom, som bruges til Ethernet. De producerer også specialoptik, blandt andet krystalmaterialer til kommunikation. Materialedelen sælger laseroptik og infrarøde termiske billedsystemer. De driver forretning globalt og leverer til elektronik-, kommunikations- og instrumentationsmarkederne. Virksomheden har over 28.000 ansatte og blev grundlagt i 1971, så de har lang erfaring med denne type teknologi. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Coherent

$ 63,3B Market cap
$ 6,6B Revenue
Tekniske instrumenter Industry
137.17 P/E
9.59 P/S
4.82 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Coherent?

Growth stock

Coherent is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 73.0% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Coherent

💰 Value Score 15/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 60/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 46/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 40/100

📈 Valuation

Coherent trades at a P/E ratio of 137.2, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 26.6 (81% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 9.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 4.8. The PEG ratio is 0.92 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Coherent has a profit margin of 7.1% (moderate) and an operating margin of 13.6%. Return on equity (ROE) is 4.7%. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.1%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 73.0% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 213.75 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 86.4% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 5.21% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Coherent 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Coherent have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 28,978,727 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Sherri R Luther, Howard H Xia, Stephen A Skaggs and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 28,978,727 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Sherri R Luther sold 2,000 shares at 351 $ each on 2026-04-22.

Who is selling: Sherri R Luther, Howard H Xia, Stephen A Skaggs, Enrico Digirolomo, Ilaria Mocciaro and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Coherent (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Coherent. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-04-22 Sherri R Luther Sell 2,000 351 702,000
2026-03-17 Howard H Xia Sell 3,240 242 782,946
2026-03-16 Howard H Xia Sell 1,000 258 258,000
2026-03-09 Stephen A Skaggs Sell 3,523 243 856,547
2026-03-06 Enrico Digirolomo Sell 3,911 242 944,507
2026-02-12 Sherri R Luther Sell 4,000 218 870,960
2025-12-02 Howard H Xia Sell 2,000 170 340,000
2025-12-01 Ilaria Mocciaro Sell 1,377 163 224,052
2025-11-28 Howard H Xia Sell 1,000 158 158,360
2025-11-20 Stephen A Skaggs Sell 2,000 150 300,000

Who is buying and selling Coherent shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Sherri R Luther, Howard H Xia, Stephen A Skaggs, Enrico Digirolomo, Ilaria Mocciaro and others. In total, 28,978,727 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Coherent Short Selling 2026: 5.2% Sold Short

High short interest: 5.2% of the free float
Short % of free float
5.2%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 5.2% means that 5.2% of the freely traded shares in Coherent have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/12/2026. With a short interest of 5.2%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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5.2%

When Does Coherent Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/12/2026

The next earnings report from Coherent is scheduled for August 12, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Coherent 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Coherent (COHR.US) – RSI 55, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Coherent technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Coherent, Inc

Coherent, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $328.22 is 12.7% above the 20-day average ($291.15). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 4.6% below the 50-day average ($343.94). Long term, the stock is 27.2% above the 200-day average ($257.98), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (343.94) is above the 200-day average (257.98), which is a classic bullish signal for Coherent, Inc.

Is Coherent, Inc overbought or oversold?

Coherent, Inc has an RSI of 54.9, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Coherent, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-14.145), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-21.412) by 7.267, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (22.862), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (40.744) by 17.882, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Coherent, Inc

Coherent, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 82.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Coherent, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-14.145). Weekly bullish (22.862).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 54.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coherent stock in 2026

Should you buy Coherent stock now?
The technical signal for Coherent is currently NEUTRAL. Coherent trades at $341.59 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -14.145 with rising momentum (signal: -21.412); RSI is at 54.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $391.45 points to 14.6% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Coherent stock?
The average analyst price target for Coherent is $391.45. The current price is $341.59, which gives an upside of 14.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $352.31 and $430.60.
Is Coherent a dividend stock?
No, Coherent does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Coherent stock?
Coherent is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 82.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Coherent overvalued?
No, Coherent is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (14.6% upside). Coherent has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 137.2 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 9.6, a P/B ratio of 4.8. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 14.6%.
Is Coherent overbought?
No, Coherent is not overbought. RSI is at 54.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 54.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 17.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Coherent earnings report?
Coherent reports its next earnings on August 12, 2026. The stock currently trades at $341.59. With a P/E ratio of 137.2, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Coherent shorted?
Yes, Coherent is shorted with 5.2% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Coherent stock?
No, insiders are not buying Coherent shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 28,978,727 $ sold. Active sellers include Sherri R Luther, Howard H Xia, Stephen A Skaggs and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Coherent a good stock?
Based on our total score, Coherent is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 40 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 15/100, Quality: 60/100, Momentum: 46/100. In addition: analysts see 14.6% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Coherent is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Coherent stock?
The outlook for Coherent based on current data: the average analyst price target is $391.45 (+14.6%); the next earnings report is due on 8/12/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 137.2 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Coherent stock rising?
Coherent is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 17.3% above the 20-day average; short interest is 5.2% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Coherent go?
The average analyst price target for Coherent is $391.45, which corresponds to a potential gain of 14.6% from the current price of $341.59. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Coherent fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Coherent. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Coherent do?
Coherent Corp. udvikler og sælger avancerede materialer, optik og lasersystemer til mange forskellige industrier. De tjener især penge på tre områder: netværk, materialer og lasere. Inden for netværk laver Coherent Corp. for eksempel transceivers til fiberoptisk transmission ... The company belongs to the Teknologi sector, more specifically the Tekniske instrumenter industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Coherent as an investment.
Did Coherent raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Coherent. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Coherent making money or losing money?
Yes, Coherent is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 7.1% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 13.6%. At a P/E ratio of 137.2, you currently pay 137.2 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Coherent go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Coherent is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 213.75 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 86% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Coherent have a lot of debt?
Coherent has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 86%. For the teknologi sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Coherent service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 3.1x, and net debt equals 1.4 years of earnings (EBITDA).