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Coherent Jumps 14% on Strong Q3 Results and Expanded NVIDIA AI Partnership

Coherent Corp shares surged 14.1% after reporting strong fiscal Q3 2026 results and expanding its partnership with NVIDIA in AI data center infrastructure. Revenue reached $1.81 billion with net income of $191.4 million.

May 17, 2026
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Source: Simply Wall St.
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Key Numbers

revenue
1.81B
net income
191.4M
q4 revenue guidance low
1.91B
q4 revenue guidance high
2.05B

Coherent Corp. (COHR) reported strong fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, boosted by an expanded partnership with NVIDIA in AI data center infrastructure. The stock rose 14.1% following the announcement.

Key Financial Results

MetricQ3 FY2026YoY Change
Revenue$1.81BSharp increase
Net Income$191.4MSharp increase
Q4 Guidance$1.91B - $2.05B-

Highlights from the Release

The results were driven by Coherent's deepening role in AI data center infrastructure, underpinned by long-term supply agreements and a multi-billion dollar partnership with NVIDIA. Coherent is expanding its photonics capacity to meet growing demand.

Future Guidance

Coherent expects Q4 revenue between $1.91 billion and $2.05 billion, indicating continued growth.

Stock Impact

Coherent shares jumped 14.1% after the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the strong business performance and NVIDIA partnership.

What This Means for Investors

The strong performance and positive guidance suggest Coherent is well-positioned to benefit from rising demand for AI infrastructure. However, investors should monitor the NVIDIA partnership's evolution and the company's ability to sustain growth.

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