What is the fair value of COHR stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for COHR to be between $268.64 and $336.14. The current price is $289.52.

What is the analyst price target for COHR?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for COHR is $416.09. This implies a potential upside of 43.7% from current levels.

COHR Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

COHR - Coherent Corp.

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS & LENSES

$289.52

-0.51 (-0.18%) ▼

5d: -11.14%

30d: -7.57%

90d: -23.41%

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Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Aug 12, 2026 0d

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Signal fired Aug 18, 2026 at $308.64 · last confirmed Aug 21, 2026

Strength: 7.8/10

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Bottom Line:
⏸️ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: COHR is down 11.1% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 25.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$407.54

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$253.05

Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: COHR is currently trading at $289.52, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $268.64 to $336.14. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 34.6) is in line with its historical norms (37.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.5% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 73.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, COHR is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $277.87, while resistance sits at $386.50.

Market Sentiment: COHR scores 15/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $416.09 (+43.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR

Historical Trading Range $268.64 - $336.14

Company Quality Score 39/100 (SELL)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 50.0%

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All Signals

NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (15/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 43.7% below Wall St target ($416.09)
WARNING: Composite score 39/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $268.64 - $336.14

Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $277.87

Resistance Level $386.50

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Aug 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 34.59

Wall Street Target $416.09 (+43.7%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 33.7%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 73.0%

Profit Margin 11.3%

Valuation Discount vs History -2.5% cheaper

PE vs Historical 34.6 vs 37.4 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -2.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $282.28 (-3%)

2-Year Target $275.22 (-5%)

3-Year Target $268.34 (-7%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 35→37) $290.18 (+0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 34.6, Growth: 53.6%) $977.13 (+238%)

Base: (SPY PE: 20.1, Growth: 53.6%) $567.03 (+96%)

Bear: (PE: 17.1, Growth: 53.6%) $481.98 (+67%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

Forward PE: 28.25 | Forward EPS (Implied): $10.25

Bull Case $349.60 (+21%)

Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 29.7

Base Case $289.52 (0%)

Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 28.3

Bear Case $221.48 (-24%)

Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 25.4

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 34.6 to 37.4

Stabilization Target: $313.08 (+8.1%)

PE Expansion Potential: +8.1%

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