Coherent Corp. to Host a Technology Innovation Briefing on March 17, 2026

SAXONBURG, Pa., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced that it will host a Technology Innovation Briefing during the 2026 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 18, 2026

Coherent: A Compelling Opportunity For Patient Investors

COHR's vertical integration, 6-inch wafer ramp, and strategic divestitures are expected to drive margin expansion and revenue acceleration in AI data center optics. Despite near-term FCF headwinds and lower operating margins than Lumentum's, Coherent's capacity expansion and increasing profitability position it for potential outperformance post-2026. Execution risks remain around InP wafer yields, fab ramp, and packaging bottlenecks, but successful scaling could justify a significant valuation re-rating.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

Coherent Executives Take the Stage at the Optica Executive Forum at OFC 2026, Spotlighting the Future of AI Networking

SAXONBURG, Pa., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced the participation of its executives in key thought leadership sessions at the Optica Executive Forum during OFC 2026, the premier global event for optical networking and communications.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 17, 2026

These 3 Stocks Just Graduated to the MSCI World Index

On Feb. 10, MSCI Inc. NYSE: MSCI announced the results of its February Quarterly Index Review. This quarterly event is more than just a press release; it is a mechanical trigger that forces the global financial machinery to turn its gears.

MarketBeat • Feb 15, 2026

Diamond Hill Select Strategy Q4 2025 Portfolio Review

Diamond Hill Select Strategy returned 4.41% (net of fees) and the Russell 3000 Index returned 2.40%. General Motors has taken market share while maintaining pricing and growing in the electric vehicle and software services spaces. Ashland's shares benefited after the investment arm of Standard Industries, a prominent activist investor in the sector, announced that it took a 10% economic interest in the company, adding to investor confidence.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 15, 2026

3 High-Growth Unknowns in Photonics That Are Vital for AI

Photonics technology uses light—photons—to perform tasks typically handled by electronic tools, including data transmission, laser manufacturing, and medical and consumer applications. The potential applications of photonics are far-reaching, and new use cases are emerging all the time.

MarketBeat • Feb 14, 2026

Coherent (COHR) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Coherent (COHR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

Six Coherent Products Recognized by Lightwave Innovation Awards

SAXONBURG, Pa., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, proudly announced that six of its products have received awards in the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews, matching the Company's achievement in 2025 and underscoring Coherent's continued leadership in optical networking innovation.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 12, 2026

Coherent Is Critical To AI's Next Constraint

Coherent (COHR) is a vertically integrated optical transceiver supplier positioned to benefit from accelerating AI datacenter demand and the shift to 1.6T. Inference's runway is a longer and more distributed path, requiring massive amounts of optical connections as AI models are being served from data centers closer to end users. Vertical integration in indium phosphide lasers provides COHR with a sustainable cost advantage, supporting margin resilience even as industry supply normalizes.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2026

Here Are the 3 Stocks That Just Graduated to the MSCI World Index

On Feb. 10, MSCI Inc. NYSE: MSCI announced the results of its February Quarterly Index Review. This quarterly event is more than just a press release; it is a mechanical trigger that forces the global financial machinery to turn its gears.

MarketBeat • Feb 12, 2026