Coherent Stock Rises 8% As JPMorgan Raises Price Target On Nvidia Backed AI Growth

Aditya Raghunath4 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated Apr 13, 2026

Key Stats for Coherent Stock

  • Price change for Coherent stock: 8%
  • $COHR Share Price as of Mar. 10: $308
  • 52-Week High: $311
  • $COHR Stock Price Target: $288

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What Happened?

Coherent (COHR) stock surged 8% on Friday. The price surge began after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in the company on Mar 2, followed by bullish reports from analysts this week.

JP Morgan raised the price target from $245.00 to $300.00 and maintained an “Overweight” rating on the stock.

  • NVIDIA is partnering with Coherent to develop next-generation silicon photonics for AI infrastructure.
  • The deal also includes a multi-billion-dollar purchase commitment and future access rights for advanced laser and optical networking products.
  • NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang made the company’s intentions clear.
  • He said the partnership is about building “the next generation of gigawatt-scale AI factories.”
  • That kind of backing from the world’s leading AI chip company is a significant vote of confidence in Coherent’s technology.

NVIDIA made a similar $2 billion investment in Lumentum on the same day.

  • Both companies develop photonics technology, which uses light to power high-speed data transfer and sensing systems.
  • Lumentum shares jumped nearly 12% on the news. NVIDIA itself added around 3%.
COHR Stock Revenue, EBIT, and Free Cash Flow Estimates in Billion USD (TIKR)

Coherent had already been posting strong results heading into this announcement.

In its most recent earnings call,

  • The company reported record quarterly revenue of $1.69 billion, up 17% year-over-year.
  • Its data center business grew 36% year-over-year, driven by surging demand for 800G and 1.6T transceivers.
  • Management also noted a book-to-bill ratio exceeding 4x, meaning orders are coming in far faster than the company can ship.

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What the Market Is Telling Us About Coherent Stock

The Nvidia deal puts Coherent stock in a stronger position heading into 2026. Investors now have more confidence in the company’s long-term revenue pipeline, especially as AI infrastructure spending continues to accelerate.

JPMorgan raised its price target on Coherent stock following the announcement, reflecting the improved growth outlook.

COHR Stock Valuation Model (TIKR)

Coherent stock was already on an upward trajectory before this news. With Nvidia now committed as both an investor and a major customer, the demand picture looks even clearer.

Investors looking for exposure to AI infrastructure buildout may find Coherent worth a closer look at current levels.

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