QM · rank #7 · 2026-07-24
COHR
NYSE · $61.28B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +384.81% |
|---|---|
| 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. | $61.28B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-24 | $392.50 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-24 | $80.96 |
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Summary
Coherent (COHR) is a $61B photonics and laser systems supplier serving AI datacenters, telecom, and industrial markets, with leadership in indium phosphide optical components, transceivers, and silicon photonics.
Rationale
The name fits quality_momentum because 12-1 momentum is strong, profitability is positive, and recent revenue growth plus non-GAAP margin expansion show the AI-photonics franchise is still executing.
Material risks
- 1China’s tightening export controls on indium phosphide and supplier permit delays could disrupt component availability and blunt the company’s optical-components advantage.
- 2ROE of 4.7% and profit margin of 7.1% indicate only middling quality, so the stock may be more momentum- than fundamentals-driven if AI optics enthusiasm cools.
AI verdict council
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