Coherent Corp's stock soared 5.47% during intraday trading on Friday, marking a significant upward movement for the photonics and optics technology company.
The rally was fueled by positive analyst sentiment, with TD Cowen raising its price target for Coherent to $340 from $330. J.P. Morgan analysts also increased their price targets for the company, reflecting growing confidence in its financial prospects and market position.
Investor optimism was further bolstered by strong AI-related demand in the optics sector, as highlighted by comments from industry peers about accelerating orders from major U.S. tech companies. Additionally, Coherent announced advancements in its silicon carbide epitaxy capabilities, enabling power devices up to 10kV for next-generation AI datacenter and industrial power applications, positioning the company to capitalize on the robust demand for efficient, high-voltage power systems in AI infrastructure.
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