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Coherent Stock: Tempting Buy With Big Caveat
Coherent's optical growth attracts investors but one factor makes it risky.
In brief
Coherent's optical growth attracts investors but one factor makes it risky. Coherent Corp's optical photonics growth is attractive but inventory buildup weakens cash flow for investors. Originally reported by Seekingalpha.
Coherent's growth drivers
Coherent Corp sees robust datacenter-driven growth from surging demand for 800G/1.6T optical transceivers.
PhotonLink expansion
PhotonLink expands COHR's 2030 addressable market by 50% positioning it as key integrated optics provider for hyperscalers.
Margin pressures
Higher module assemblies pressure gross margins but improved yields and lower costs from 6-inch indium phosphide wafers offset sales mix.
Cash flow concerns
Inventory accumulation and manufacturing expansion weaken cash flow conversion a major issue for bullish stock views.
What it means
Coherent Corp's optical photonics growth is attractive but inventory buildup weakens cash flow for investors.
