Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced a new multiyear strategic supply agreement with Apple, expanding their long-standing partnership. The photonics company expanded its long-standing partnership to supply vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, which powered key features like Face ID. The components were manufactured at Coherent's facility in Sherman, Texas, as part of Apple's commitment to American manufacturing. The news added to recent positive sentiment, as one analyst recently increased the stock's price target to $97, and other reports highlighted the company's favorable growth outlook.
Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares experienced a significant surge following the company's announcement of an additional $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the next four years. This monumental commitment, bringing Apple's total U.S. investment to $600 billion, was unveiled by President Donald Trump on August 6, 2025, with
SAXONBURG, Pa., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announced that it has entered a new multiyear strategic supply agreement with Apple, expanding their long-standing partnership. Under the new agreement, Coherent will continue to produce vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) that enable key features such as Face ID on iPhone and iPad devices shipped around the world. This critical work is conducted at Coherent’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas.
Apple's $100 billion U.S. manufacturing investment will focus on components, not iPhone assembly, helping preserve profit margins and avoid price hikes, according to Gene Munster.
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SAXONBURG, Pa., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) (the “Company”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, on Wednesday, August 13, after the New York Stock Exchange closes. The release will be followed by a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results.
Shares of materials and photonics company Coherent (NYSE:COHR) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company inaugurated a new $127 million high-tech manufacturing plant in Vietnam. The U.S.-based semiconductor materials and components firm opened its new facility in the Nhon Trach Industrial Park in Dong Nai province. This move marked a significant step in Coherent's global growth strategy and demonstrated increasing confidence in Vietnam's investment potential. The expansion underscored the company's efforts to scale its operations and meet growing demand. Adding to the positive sentiment, analysts noted strong earnings expectations for the company's upcoming report.
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Over the last six months, Coherent’s shares have sunk to $87.98, producing a disappointing 6.1% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 5.3% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
SAXONBURG, Pa., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, announced today that it will showcase its new products and technologies across its photonics portfolio at Laser World of Photonics 2025, in Munich, Germany, June 24-27, Booth #3.317. Coherent will also bring expert insights thanks to its thought leaders that will present at panels and technical sessions, and other events.
SAXONBURG, Pa., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced the launch of its ACE FL series, thulium fiber laser (TFL), engineered specifically for therapeutic medical applications – most notably for lithotripsy and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment.
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SAXONBURG, Pa., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today introduces Osprey, its newest femtosecond laser designed for demanding applications in optogenetics, microsurgery, and medical device manufacturing. Engineered for precision and reliability, Osprey delivers pulse energies of up to 5 µJ and sub-350 fs pulse widths. Osprey delivers exceptional beam quality and pointing stability, all in a compact form factor and with industry-leading power efficiency. These features make it ideal for integration into precision microscopes and advanced medical tools.
