Why is COHU Up Today?

COHU
$56.96
▲ +4.07% (+$2.32)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:33 PM ET

About Cohu Inc

Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment)...

Sector: INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS
Market Cap: $953.24M
Forward P/E: 34.8
52-Week Range: $18.67 - $74.60
Employees: 3,024

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on COHU, with 76% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector is up 6.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS sector: +6.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most INSTRUMENTS FOR MEAS & TESTING OF ELECTRICITY & ELEC SIGNALS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

COHU is significantly outperforming the market (+3.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
COHU
This Stock
+4.07%
vs S&P 500: +3.22%
vs Nasdaq: +3.2%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, COHU is expected to trade between:
$55.82 - $58.67

Key Level to Watch

$59.81 resistance
Watch for continuation above $56.96

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:33 PM (-252 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.26
Put/Call Ratio
94.9%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,682
Put Volume: 1,214
Total: 5,896

Historical Context

COHU has moved more than 3.0% up on 62 occasions in the past year.

59.7%
Continuation Rate
37/62 times continued up
+0.85%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 09, 2026 (6.6%) → Next day: -3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is COHU stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on COHU, with 76% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is COHU stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, COHU shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the COHU stock price target?

COHU is currently trading at $56.96. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $55.82 - $58.67. See long-term price prediction →

Will COHU stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that COHU's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $59.81 (resistance).

Is COHU stock oversold or overbought?

COHU's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 57.9. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for COHU stock?

COHU's 10-day momentum indicator is at 5.27. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is COHU outperforming or underperforming the market?

COHU (+4.07%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+3.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for COHU?

COHU's MACD (0.05) is currently above the signal line (-0.84), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 12.8) is weak.

Is COHU in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, COHU is in a bullish trend. The price ($56.96) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($52.59) and 50-day SMA ($52.35). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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