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Sign InReflecting the accelerating demand for AI infrastructure, Coherent Corp shares rose 5.86% after fiscal Q3 results exceeded both revenue and earnings per share expectations. According to reports, the company secured a $2 billion strategic investment from NVIDIA aimed at bolstering the AI-driven optics market. Furthermore, the company unveiled plans to quadruple its indium phosphide production capacity through 2027 to support advanced optics manufacturing.
This momentum arrives amid intense competition in the semiconductor and optics sectors, with market data showing Coherent's performance outpacing peers like Lumentum Holdings, which reported slower growth in data center segments. Per analyst reports, the NVIDIA partnership not only provides capital but also cements Coherent's role in the advanced server supply chain, potentially driving future profit margins above historical sector averages.
At the close of May 21, 2026, COHR stock maintained its gains as investors reacted to positive Q4 guidance. Traders are now watching resistance levels near annual highs, while keeping an eye on the upcoming NY Empire State Manufacturing Index for broader signals regarding the health of the technology manufacturing sector.