Citable filing context
COHR's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with other from Aug 31, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | other | Coherent approved $100 million in performance stock unit awards for CEO James Anderson and key executive officers. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | earnings | Coherent Corp. reported Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue of $2.05 billion, a 34% increase year-over-year. |
| May 6, 2026 | earnings | Coherent Corp. reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $1.81 billion, a 21% increase year-over-year. |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Guidance: non_gaap_eps | 1.85 to 2.05 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Guidance: non_gaap_gross_margin | 39.50 to 41.50 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Guidance: non_gaap_operating_expenses | 400.00 to 420.00 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | business | Coherent is a global leader in photonic technology, currently positioned as a critical supplier for the scaling of AI datacenters. The company’s business is organized into two reportable segments: Datacenter & Communications and Industrial. Growth is primarily driven by the transition from copper to optical connectivity and rising demand for high-bandwidth, energy-efficient infrastructure. To support this, Coherent is expanding its indium phosphide manufacturing capacity in Texas. A pivotal development is a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA, which includes a multi-billion-dollar purchase commitment for advanced optics and a $2 billion equity investment from NVIDIA to accelerate R&D and manufacturing capabilities. The company is undergoing a significant operational transformation, executing multiple restructuring plans—including the 2023 and 2025 initiatives—to streamline its cost structure through site consolidations, facility closures, and workforce reductions. These efforts follow a broader strategy to simplify the business, which has also involved divesting non-core assets, such as its aerospace and defense business and a Munich-based division. While Coherent benefits from a diversified global supply chain, it remains exposed to geopolitical risks, including export controls and trade tariffs. Additionally, the company carries $3.1 billion in goodwill within its Lasers reporting unit, which remains sensitive to future performance and market-based valuation assumptions. |
| Aug 14, 2026 | mda | Coherent is capitalizing on the rapid expansion of AI datacenters, where its photonic technology platform serves as a critical enabler for optical connectivity. The company is experiencing strong demand for its datacenter transceivers and ZR/ZR+ products, prompting capacity expansions in indium phosphide manufacturing in Sherman, Texas. A pivotal development is the March 2026 strategic agreement with NVIDIA, which includes a multi-billion-dollar purchase commitment and a $2 billion equity investment to accelerate the development of next-generation AI optical infrastructure. Operationally, Coherent has realigned into two reportable segments: Datacenter & Communications and Industrial. The company continues to execute aggressive restructuring plans—the 2023 and 2025 initiatives—focused on site consolidations, facility closures, and workforce reductions to streamline its cost structure. These efforts follow the successful achievement of a $250 million synergy plan post-acquisition. Financial results have been impacted by significant non-cash impairment charges related to assets held-for-sale within the Industrial segment, alongside divestitures such as the aerospace and defense business. While the company is navigating complex geopolitical trade environments and export controls, it is currently recovering previously paid tariffs following favorable U.S. court rulings, providing a modest tailwind to its financial position. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Aug 31, 2026; filed Aug 31, 2026.
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