Coherent Corp.
A vertically integrated maker of lasers, optical transceivers, and engineered materials, Coherent supplies the parts powering datacenters, fiber networks, industrial manufacturing, and life-science tools. Founded in 1966 in Palo Alto to build the first commercial lasers, it merged with II-VI Inc. in 2022 — a name drawn from two columns of the periodic table — keeping the Coherent brand. Its transceivers now feed AI datacenters under a supply pact with NVIDIA.
10-K · Fiscal year ended Jun 30, 2026 · SEC filing ↗
Coherent returned to full-year of $805 million, its first annual profit since the Coherent, Inc. acquisition. rose 23% to $7.1 billion and expanded 2.3 points to 37.5%, driven by a 40% increase in the Datacenter & Communications on AI datacenter demand and a $2 billion equity investment from NVIDIA. The company is now profitable and growing, but swung to a negative $1.0 billion as it built and expanded capacity to meet that demand.
Coherent is a vertically integrated manufacturer of lasers, transceivers, and engineered materials serving datacenter, communications, and industrial markets.
Demand cyclicality, customer concentration, supply-chain constraints, and geopolitical trade risks could materially affect operations and financial results.
The company's principal properties span 13 U.S. and foreign locations, totaling over 9.5 million square feet for manufacturing, R&D, and administration.
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to its business. The resolution of each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that these matters may be resolved unfavorably to the Company. Management beli…
The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various claims and lawsuits incidental to its business. The resolution of each of these matters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that these matters may be resolved unfavorably to the Company. Management believes, after consulting with legal counsel, that the ultimate liabilities, if any, resulting from such legal proceedings will not materially affect the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations.
Read original filing text →Revenue rose 23% to $7.1B in FY26, driven by 40% growth in Datacenter & Communications on AI demand, while gross margin expanded 233 bps to 37%.
Market Risks We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we have the option to use a variety of techniques and derivative financial instruments as part of our overall risk ma…
Market Risks We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In the normal course of business, we have the option to use a variety of techniques and derivative financial instruments as part of our overall risk management strategy, which is primarily focused on our exposure in relation to the Chinese Renminbi, Euro, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar and Korean Won. As of September 30, 2024, after weighing the costs and benefits of hedging foreign exchange risks on our global balance sheets, we paused our balance sheet hedging program indefinitely. We continue to analyze these risks and the costs and benefits inherent in a hedging program. From time to time, we utilize forward currency contracts to manage exposures against the US dollar for select foreign currency transactions. Interest Rate Risks As of June 30, 2026, our total borrowings include variable rate borrowings, which expose us to changes in interest rates. On February 23, 2022, we entered into an interest rate cap, amended on March 20, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. On September 1, 2024, we increased the notional amount from $500 million to $1,500 million. If we had not effectively hedged our variable rate debt, a change in the interest rate of 100 basis points on these variable rate borrowings would have resulted in additional interest expense of $25 million for the year ended June 30, 2026. 48 Table of Contents
Read original filing text →Management and auditor Ernst & Young confirm effective internal controls and fair financial statements for FY2026, with a critical audit matter on Lasers goodwill.