QM · rank #9 · 2026-07-20

COHR

NYSE · $56.43B (USD)

SignalHold

verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.	+379.77%
ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months.	+4.7%
Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.	+7.1%
Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required.	$56.43B
Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-18	$389.57
Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20	$81.20

The AI research card

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Summary

Coherent (COHR) is a global photonics, materials, networking and laser supplier, now heavily exposed to AI datacenter and optical connectivity demand.

Rationale

The stock’s strong 12-1 momentum is being reinforced by 21% reported revenue growth, expanding gross margins, and visible AI infrastructure wins like the Texas InP fab expansion and CHIPS-related funding.

Material risks

1Datacenter & Communications is ~75% of sales, so any slowdown in AI optical spending or customer insourcing of optical capability would hit the core growth engine and weaken the momentum thesis.
2Quality remains only moderate with low-ish ROE and mid-single-digit profit margin, leaving less cushion if pricing, mix, or execution slips.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 1 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI

Proceed

Claude

Caution

Gemini

Error