Coherent posts record Q1 revenue, beats earnings and raises outlook

Coherent Corp. reported fiscal Q1 2027 revenue of $2.37 billion, up 50% year‑over‑year, and non‑GAAP earnings of $2.09 per share, surpassing analyst forecasts. The company announced a $20 billion long‑term PhotonLink agreement and said it is on track for a $3 billion quarterly revenue run by the end of fiscal 2027. Guidance for the next quarter was set at $2.55‑$2.75 billion of revenue and $2.28‑$2.48 per share of EPS.

The earnings beat and higher guidance suggest stronger demand for Coherent’s AI‑data‑center products, which could lift the stock price. The $20 billion PhotonLink deal provides long‑term revenue visibility and supports the $3 billion quarterly revenue target mentioned by management.

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