Graded daily on value C, growth B+, profitability C, momentum C+, revisions D-. Sector-relative, identical for every user.
Recent discussion events
[bullish] Morgan Stanley reported potential U.S. restrictions on Chinese optical transceivers starting at 3.2T, not affecting current 800G/1.6T. (5 posts)
[bullish] COHR and LITE rose over 10% after reports of U.S. restrictions on Chinese 3.2T transceivers, boosting domestic suppliers. (4 posts)
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2026-10-14 Multiple firms join near-package optics ecosystem; Meta optical module demand confirms COHR as key supplier
AnalystBull
BofA raises AI networking forecast, COHR benefits from optical demand growth
BofA sees AI networking market growing from $95.6B in 2026 to $394B in 2030, optical from $15B to $111B, benefiting COHR as optical supplier
D1 -7.9% · since -19.1%
OtherBear
Optics stocks tumble, COHR falls 5%
Sector profit-taking hits COHR
D1 -9.6% · +5d -17.1%
ProductBull
US May Restrict Chinese 3.2T Transceivers; COHR Benefits from US Content
Morgan Stanley says Washington discusses 3.2T restrictions, leaving 800G/1.6T untouched; COHR has ~65% US content
D1 +1.3% · +5d -12.2%
›5 waves of this story
2026-09-21 Company announces new optical tech and live demos to help customers scale AI infrastructure
2026-09-22 Company announcements and conference coverage confirm platform for AI datacenters, with security demo
2026-09-22 Stifel sees PhotonLink expanding SAM; component breadth as differentiator
2026-09-28 Post-ECOC, Futurum notes PhotonLink adds $30B, raising TAM to $90B; demand continues to validate
2026-10-02 Morgan Stanley says Washington discusses 3.2T restrictions, leaving 800G/1.6T untouched; COHR has ~65% US content
AnalystBull
Strong 800G/1.6T Optical Module Demand, Material Shortages Cap Supply, Highlighting COHR Supply Chain Edge
Nomura expert sees 45-50M 800G modules in NA 2026, 1.6T demand >30M but material shortages cap shipments, benefiting COHR's supply chain position
D1 +7.1% · +5d -10.2%
›8 waves of this story
2026-09-07 GS raises 2026-28E shipments by 21%/31%/31%, 1.6T+ by 29%/61%/50%, TAM by 33%/81%/115%
2026-09-09 Goldman sees AI optical networking TAM reaching $154B by 2028, benefiting COHR as key supplier
2026-09-11 Goldman more than doubled its 2028 optical transceiver forecast to $148.5B, reinforcing COHR's demand outlook in AI optical networks
2026-09-18 Zacks & market reports cite COHR as key beneficiary of AI datacenter optical interconnects
2026-09-20 M5 highlights InP substrate as gate for 1.6T transceivers; COHR runs own fab, reinforcing existing supply chain thesis
2026-09-26 Management cites 3-4yr lead, 5 suppliers across 3 continents, further solidifying supply chain moat
2026-09-28 Multiple sources confirm strong optical demand with lasers as bottleneck, highlighting COHR's in-house InP substrate advantage
2026-09-30 Nomura expert sees 45-50M 800G modules in NA 2026, 1.6T demand >30M but material shortages cap shipments, benefiting COHR's supply chain position
CompanyBull
Strong Optical Module Demand Supports COHR and Peers
Multiple reports show strong 800G/1.6T demand and Ethernet growth, though stocks dip; outlook positive
D1 +3.5% · +5d +15.8%
EarningsBull
COHR's Datacenter Business Powers Revenue Growth
Datacenter & comm segment revenue up ~59% YoY, 79% of total revenue
D1 +1.3% · +5d -12.2%
CompanyBull
COHR Signs 3-Year InP Substrate Deal with AXT, Prepaying $22.3M to Secure Supply
Long-term agreement secures key material supply, supporting optical module capacity expansion and vertical integration
D1 -12.7% · +5d +20.6%
›4 waves of this story
2026-09-14 EML chips key for AI DC optical interconnects; tight capacity favors suppliers like COHR
2026-09-17 Multiple sources confirm CPO substrate tightness; COHR's vertical integration bolsters AI optics position
2026-09-17 Company announcement of full C-band amplifier strengthens optical leadership, aligning with AI datacenter demand
2026-09-17 Long-term agreement secures key material supply, supporting optical module capacity expansion and vertical integration
AnalystBull
COHR Rebounds After 24% Monthly Drop, Analysts Upgrade
Post-correction valuation compression; analysts bullish on AI infrastructure, upgrades
D1 +6.9% · +5d +3.7%
AnalystBull
Mizuho Sees 5x CW Laser Capacity Growth 2025-2029, COHR to Benefit
Seeking Alpha upgrades COHR to strong buy on accelerating growth and capacity scaling
D1 -12.7% · +5d +20.6%
›2 waves of this story
2026-09-14 Multiple brokers highlight optical supply chain; COHR as CW/EML laser supplier in focus
2026-09-14 Seeking Alpha upgrades COHR to strong buy on accelerating growth and capacity scaling
AnalystBull
Deutsche Bank Sets $400 Price Target on COHR
Multiple analysts raise targets, signaling confidence in AI optics
2026-07-14 Morgan Stanley, Rosenblatt cite positive signals for Coherent in laser supply and substrates
2026-07-19 Citi report highlights persistent InP supply constraints, benefiting photonics supply chain; analyst recommends COHR as accumulation in high-beta sell-off.
2026-07-19 AI clusters hit copper limits, accelerating silicon photonics; COHR and Lumentum cited as critical optical component suppliers
2026-07-22 Multiple social media and trading platform data show COHR, AAOI, LITE and other optics stocks posted double-digit gains on July 22, signaling a market sentiment recovery
2026-07-25 Analyst breakdown of Vera Rubin rack BOM cites shift to co-packaged optics, reinforcing COHR's CPO supply chain position
2026-08-06 Third-party research confirms high growth in optical interconnects, reinforcing long-term thesis for COHR's end market
2026-08-09 Multiple sources confirm photonics sector momentum; AAOI CEO highlights laser as bottleneck for advanced transceivers, supporting COHR outlook
2026-08-09 CEO confirms laser supply constraints despite transceiver capacity, aligning with COHR's +51% weekly gain
2026-08-09 AAOI CEO states laser remains the bottleneck for advanced transceiver production, market interprets as positive for photonics suppliers like COHR
2026-08-16 AAOI reiterates laser bottleneck, plus FCC curbs on Chinese modules, highlighting COHR's scarce InP source value
2026-08-27 Multiple independent voices flag light-source/substrate shortage as 1.6T bottleneck, reinforcing COHR's supply-chain position
2026-08-29 FQ4 2026 revenue up 34% YoY, datacenter segment surge 59%, confirming robust AI optical demand.
Coherent Samples 300mm High-Thermal SiC Substrates to AI Partners, 25% Heat Spreading Gain
M4 independently reports the sampling, adding 25% heat-spreading improvement detail to E136649.
D1 -12.8% · +5d -6.0%
›3 waves of this story
2026-08-18 Company announcement confirms customer sampling, advancing AI infrastructure materials position
2026-08-18 Social media reiterates sampling of SiC substrates to AI partners, consistent with existing event
2026-08-22 M4 independently reports the sampling, adding 25% heat-spreading improvement detail to E136649.
OtherBear
Coherent shares drop over 10% as AI hardware stocks sell off
Multiple outlets report COHR leading S&P 500 declines, but all are market moves without new fundamental info
D1 -12.8% · +5d -6.0%
CompanyBull
InP Substrate Prices to Jump Over 10% in Q4, Reinforcing COHR's InP Supply Chain Position
Media reports InP substrate/epi-wafer prices to rise over 10% in Q4 amid AI optical shortages, benefiting COHR's light source supply
D1 +9.6% · +5d +12.8%
›3 waves of this story
2026-08-01 Lumentum CEO warns InP laser shortage for AI DCs worse than memory; AXTI holds $134.7M prepayments from Coherent, Lumentum, Casela through 2031
2026-08-04 Nvidia VP says CPO in mass production for Vera Rubin; CMB Intl estimates InP laser shortage >50% in 2026
2026-08-17 Media reports InP substrate/epi-wafer prices to rise over 10% in Q4 amid AI optical shortages, benefiting COHR's light source supply
Institutional holdings reinforce COHR's AI optics leadership
D1 +11.1% · +5d -23.3%
›4 waves of this story
2026-07-21 NVIDIA disclosed on July 21 that it holds a 6% stake in COHR within its stock portfolio, ranking among the top 5 holdings, indicating a strategic investment relationship
2026-07-23 New ETF offers exposure to optical interconnects, transceivers, and fiber-optic infrastructure for AI data centers, reinforcing COHR's role in the photonics theme
COHR, Photonics Stocks Tumble Pre-Earnings as AI Optics Cools
COHR fell ~12% Monday, with LITE, AXTI also down; profit-taking and FCC rule debate weigh pre-earnings
D1 -14.2% · +5d +8.0%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-10 COHR reports after close Wednesday, LITE same week; photonics sector surged over 7 trading days
2026-08-11 Profit-taking ahead of earnings: COHR -11-12%, LITE -6.6%, AXTI -13.4%
2026-08-11 COHR fell 11.63% to $335.05 Monday, with intraday low of $333.83 (-12%); Lumentum -7%, AXTI -13.4%, LITE -6.6%, AAOI -1.2% as traders take profits ahead of earnings.
2026-08-11 COHR fell ~12% Monday, with LITE, AXTI also down; profit-taking and FCC rule debate weigh pre-earnings
Earnings
Applied Optoelectronics posts $191.9 million Q2 revenue, guides Q3 revenue to $255 million-$290 million
Record quarterly sales kept rising, but earnings guidance came in below Wall Street expectations.
D1 +13.4% · +5d -14.1%
CompanyBear
Coherent Mix Flips to AI Optics, Stock Keeps Falling
Zacks highlights COHR's key ingredients for likely earnings beat ahead of next week's release
D1 +12.4% · +5d +1.5%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-04 SeekingAlpha notes datacenter & comms now dominate mix, yet stock falls; market weighs demand vs capacity
2026-08-05 Zacks highlights COHR's key ingredients for likely earnings beat ahead of next week's release
RegulationBull
FCC drafts China optical-transceiver ban; Innolight holds 27% of market
Analysts note Western vendors like COHR can't scale fast enough to fill gap from China ban
D1 +1.4% · +5d +8.4%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump says Iran talks start Monday as Brent crude eases near $83
Oil retreated after Trump said he had called off planned strikes, but Iran said no direct talks with Washington are under way.
D1 +9.6% · +5d +12.8%
OtherBear
AI Optics Stocks Pull Back; COHR Falls 5-9% in a Day
COHR, AAOI, LITE among AI optical stocks fell sharply Tuesday midday as traders question AI spending.
D1 -3.7% · +5d +4.3%
›3 waves of this story
2026-07-15 Multiple AI optics names decline together as sentiment cools, dragging COHR lower.
2026-07-17 Multiple independent X accounts note COHR and other AI capex names down 30-40% over the past month, extending prior pullback.
2026-07-28 COHR, AAOI, LITE among AI optical stocks fell sharply Tuesday midday as traders question AI spending.
CapitalBull
Coherent added to new photonics ETF, analysts bullish
6.09% weight in LUMA ETF; multiple X users discuss AI optics outlook
D1 +11.1% · +5d -23.3%
CompanyBull
Coherent Named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026
Recognition from TIME bolsters brand and market standing
D1 -5.3% · +5d -7.2%
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Key events, in time order
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AnalystBull🔥Developing
LightCounting Raises Port Shipment Forecast, COHR Benefits from Optical Module Demand Growth
LightCounting projects 194M 1.6T port shipments in 2031, reinforcing COHR's optical module demand thesis
D1 -1.0% · +5d -13.7%
›2 waves of this story
2026-10-05 Supplier sees 100M/200M ports in CY26/27, up from OFC's 80M/160M, boosting COHR demand outlook
2026-10-18 LightCounting projects 194M 1.6T port shipments in 2031, reinforcing COHR's optical module demand thesis
OtherBear🔥Developing
AI Funding Worries Trigger Optical Stock Slide, COHR Down 7%
B. Riley cuts PT to $297 amid VARA AI fund blowup rumors, pressuring optical sector
D1 -9.2% · since -11.6%
›2 waves of this story
2026-10-14 Doubts over AI infrastructure funding weigh on optical networking suppliers
2026-10-16 B. Riley cuts PT to $297 amid VARA AI fund blowup rumors, pressuring optical sector
CompanyBull
Optical Interconnect Supply Gap Widens; COHR Capacity Constraint Persists as Near-Package Optics Ecosystem Forms
Multiple firms join near-package optics ecosystem; Meta optical module demand confirms COHR as key supplier
D1 -1.0% · +5d -13.7%
›5 waves of this story
2026-10-05 Lumentum exec sees no balance until 2029/30, tight supply favors COHR's supply chain position
2026-10-11 Nomura estimates optical components at 66%-72% of BOM; Lumentum sold out through 2029, reinforcing COHR's supply chain position
2026-10-12 Management signals sold-out status; industry shift to optics accelerates, highlighting COHR supply advantage
2026-10-14 Multiple firms join near-package optics ecosystem; Meta optical module demand confirms COHR as key supplier
AnalystBull
BofA raises AI networking forecast, COHR benefits from optical demand growth
BofA sees AI networking market growing from $95.6B in 2026 to $394B in 2030, optical from $15B to $111B, benefiting COHR as optical supplier
D1 -7.9% · since -19.1%
OtherBear
Optics stocks tumble, COHR falls 5%
Sector profit-taking hits COHR
D1 -9.6% · +5d -17.1%
25 earlier events›
ProductBull
US May Restrict Chinese 3.2T Transceivers; COHR Benefits from US Content
Morgan Stanley says Washington discusses 3.2T restrictions, leaving 800G/1.6T untouched; COHR has ~65% US content
D1 +1.3% · +5d -12.2%
›5 waves of this story
2026-09-21 Company announces new optical tech and live demos to help customers scale AI infrastructure
2026-09-22 Company announcements and conference coverage confirm platform for AI datacenters, with security demo
2026-09-22 Stifel sees PhotonLink expanding SAM; component breadth as differentiator
2026-09-28 Post-ECOC, Futurum notes PhotonLink adds $30B, raising TAM to $90B; demand continues to validate
2026-10-02 Morgan Stanley says Washington discusses 3.2T restrictions, leaving 800G/1.6T untouched; COHR has ~65% US content
AnalystBull
Strong 800G/1.6T Optical Module Demand, Material Shortages Cap Supply, Highlighting COHR Supply Chain Edge
Nomura expert sees 45-50M 800G modules in NA 2026, 1.6T demand >30M but material shortages cap shipments, benefiting COHR's supply chain position
D1 +7.1% · +5d -10.2%
›8 waves of this story
2026-09-07 GS raises 2026-28E shipments by 21%/31%/31%, 1.6T+ by 29%/61%/50%, TAM by 33%/81%/115%
2026-09-09 Goldman sees AI optical networking TAM reaching $154B by 2028, benefiting COHR as key supplier
2026-09-11 Goldman more than doubled its 2028 optical transceiver forecast to $148.5B, reinforcing COHR's demand outlook in AI optical networks
2026-09-18 Zacks & market reports cite COHR as key beneficiary of AI datacenter optical interconnects
2026-09-20 M5 highlights InP substrate as gate for 1.6T transceivers; COHR runs own fab, reinforcing existing supply chain thesis
2026-09-26 Management cites 3-4yr lead, 5 suppliers across 3 continents, further solidifying supply chain moat
2026-09-28 Multiple sources confirm strong optical demand with lasers as bottleneck, highlighting COHR's in-house InP substrate advantage
2026-09-30 Nomura expert sees 45-50M 800G modules in NA 2026, 1.6T demand >30M but material shortages cap shipments, benefiting COHR's supply chain position
CompanyBull
Strong Optical Module Demand Supports COHR and Peers
Multiple reports show strong 800G/1.6T demand and Ethernet growth, though stocks dip; outlook positive
D1 +3.5% · +5d +15.8%
EarningsBull
COHR's Datacenter Business Powers Revenue Growth
Datacenter & comm segment revenue up ~59% YoY, 79% of total revenue
D1 +1.3% · +5d -12.2%
CompanyBull
COHR Signs 3-Year InP Substrate Deal with AXT, Prepaying $22.3M to Secure Supply
Long-term agreement secures key material supply, supporting optical module capacity expansion and vertical integration
D1 -12.7% · +5d +20.6%
›4 waves of this story
2026-09-14 EML chips key for AI DC optical interconnects; tight capacity favors suppliers like COHR
2026-09-17 Multiple sources confirm CPO substrate tightness; COHR's vertical integration bolsters AI optics position
2026-09-17 Company announcement of full C-band amplifier strengthens optical leadership, aligning with AI datacenter demand
2026-09-17 Long-term agreement secures key material supply, supporting optical module capacity expansion and vertical integration
AnalystBull
COHR Rebounds After 24% Monthly Drop, Analysts Upgrade
Post-correction valuation compression; analysts bullish on AI infrastructure, upgrades
D1 +6.9% · +5d +3.7%
AnalystBull
Mizuho Sees 5x CW Laser Capacity Growth 2025-2029, COHR to Benefit
Seeking Alpha upgrades COHR to strong buy on accelerating growth and capacity scaling
D1 -12.7% · +5d +20.6%
›2 waves of this story
2026-09-14 Multiple brokers highlight optical supply chain; COHR as CW/EML laser supplier in focus
2026-09-14 Seeking Alpha upgrades COHR to strong buy on accelerating growth and capacity scaling
AnalystBull
Deutsche Bank Sets $400 Price Target on COHR
Multiple analysts raise targets, signaling confidence in AI optics
2026-07-14 Morgan Stanley, Rosenblatt cite positive signals for Coherent in laser supply and substrates
2026-07-19 Citi report highlights persistent InP supply constraints, benefiting photonics supply chain; analyst recommends COHR as accumulation in high-beta sell-off.
2026-07-19 AI clusters hit copper limits, accelerating silicon photonics; COHR and Lumentum cited as critical optical component suppliers
2026-07-22 Multiple social media and trading platform data show COHR, AAOI, LITE and other optics stocks posted double-digit gains on July 22, signaling a market sentiment recovery
2026-07-25 Analyst breakdown of Vera Rubin rack BOM cites shift to co-packaged optics, reinforcing COHR's CPO supply chain position
2026-08-06 Third-party research confirms high growth in optical interconnects, reinforcing long-term thesis for COHR's end market
2026-08-09 Multiple sources confirm photonics sector momentum; AAOI CEO highlights laser as bottleneck for advanced transceivers, supporting COHR outlook
2026-08-09 CEO confirms laser supply constraints despite transceiver capacity, aligning with COHR's +51% weekly gain
2026-08-09 AAOI CEO states laser remains the bottleneck for advanced transceiver production, market interprets as positive for photonics suppliers like COHR
2026-08-16 AAOI reiterates laser bottleneck, plus FCC curbs on Chinese modules, highlighting COHR's scarce InP source value
2026-08-27 Multiple independent voices flag light-source/substrate shortage as 1.6T bottleneck, reinforcing COHR's supply-chain position
2026-08-29 FQ4 2026 revenue up 34% YoY, datacenter segment surge 59%, confirming robust AI optical demand.
Coherent Samples 300mm High-Thermal SiC Substrates to AI Partners, 25% Heat Spreading Gain
M4 independently reports the sampling, adding 25% heat-spreading improvement detail to E136649.
D1 -12.8% · +5d -6.0%
›3 waves of this story
2026-08-18 Company announcement confirms customer sampling, advancing AI infrastructure materials position
2026-08-18 Social media reiterates sampling of SiC substrates to AI partners, consistent with existing event
2026-08-22 M4 independently reports the sampling, adding 25% heat-spreading improvement detail to E136649.
OtherBear
Coherent shares drop over 10% as AI hardware stocks sell off
Multiple outlets report COHR leading S&P 500 declines, but all are market moves without new fundamental info
D1 -12.8% · +5d -6.0%
CompanyBull
InP Substrate Prices to Jump Over 10% in Q4, Reinforcing COHR's InP Supply Chain Position
Media reports InP substrate/epi-wafer prices to rise over 10% in Q4 amid AI optical shortages, benefiting COHR's light source supply
D1 +9.6% · +5d +12.8%
›3 waves of this story
2026-08-01 Lumentum CEO warns InP laser shortage for AI DCs worse than memory; AXTI holds $134.7M prepayments from Coherent, Lumentum, Casela through 2031
2026-08-04 Nvidia VP says CPO in mass production for Vera Rubin; CMB Intl estimates InP laser shortage >50% in 2026
2026-08-17 Media reports InP substrate/epi-wafer prices to rise over 10% in Q4 amid AI optical shortages, benefiting COHR's light source supply
Institutional holdings reinforce COHR's AI optics leadership
D1 +11.1% · +5d -23.3%
›4 waves of this story
2026-07-21 NVIDIA disclosed on July 21 that it holds a 6% stake in COHR within its stock portfolio, ranking among the top 5 holdings, indicating a strategic investment relationship
2026-07-23 New ETF offers exposure to optical interconnects, transceivers, and fiber-optic infrastructure for AI data centers, reinforcing COHR's role in the photonics theme
COHR, Photonics Stocks Tumble Pre-Earnings as AI Optics Cools
COHR fell ~12% Monday, with LITE, AXTI also down; profit-taking and FCC rule debate weigh pre-earnings
D1 -14.2% · +5d +8.0%
›4 waves of this story
2026-08-10 COHR reports after close Wednesday, LITE same week; photonics sector surged over 7 trading days
2026-08-11 Profit-taking ahead of earnings: COHR -11-12%, LITE -6.6%, AXTI -13.4%
2026-08-11 COHR fell 11.63% to $335.05 Monday, with intraday low of $333.83 (-12%); Lumentum -7%, AXTI -13.4%, LITE -6.6%, AAOI -1.2% as traders take profits ahead of earnings.
2026-08-11 COHR fell ~12% Monday, with LITE, AXTI also down; profit-taking and FCC rule debate weigh pre-earnings
Earnings
Applied Optoelectronics posts $191.9 million Q2 revenue, guides Q3 revenue to $255 million-$290 million
Record quarterly sales kept rising, but earnings guidance came in below Wall Street expectations.
D1 +13.4% · +5d -14.1%
CompanyBear
Coherent Mix Flips to AI Optics, Stock Keeps Falling
Zacks highlights COHR's key ingredients for likely earnings beat ahead of next week's release
D1 +12.4% · +5d +1.5%
›2 waves of this story
2026-08-04 SeekingAlpha notes datacenter & comms now dominate mix, yet stock falls; market weighs demand vs capacity
2026-08-05 Zacks highlights COHR's key ingredients for likely earnings beat ahead of next week's release
RegulationBull
FCC drafts China optical-transceiver ban; Innolight holds 27% of market
Analysts note Western vendors like COHR can't scale fast enough to fill gap from China ban
D1 +1.4% · +5d +8.4%
GeopoliticsBear
Trump says Iran talks start Monday as Brent crude eases near $83
Oil retreated after Trump said he had called off planned strikes, but Iran said no direct talks with Washington are under way.
D1 +9.6% · +5d +12.8%
OtherBear
AI Optics Stocks Pull Back; COHR Falls 5-9% in a Day
COHR, AAOI, LITE among AI optical stocks fell sharply Tuesday midday as traders question AI spending.
D1 -3.7% · +5d +4.3%
›3 waves of this story
2026-07-15 Multiple AI optics names decline together as sentiment cools, dragging COHR lower.
2026-07-17 Multiple independent X accounts note COHR and other AI capex names down 30-40% over the past month, extending prior pullback.
2026-07-28 COHR, AAOI, LITE among AI optical stocks fell sharply Tuesday midday as traders question AI spending.
CapitalBull
Coherent added to new photonics ETF, analysts bullish
6.09% weight in LUMA ETF; multiple X users discuss AI optics outlook
D1 +11.1% · +5d -23.3%
CompanyBull
Coherent Named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026
Recognition from TIME bolsters brand and market standing
