Coherent corp. director Xia Howard H. sells $81,000 in stock

Published 23/05/2025, 17:44
Coherent corp. director Xia Howard H. sells $81,000 in stock

In recent activity disclosed by Coherent Corp. (NASDAQ:NYSE:COHR), Director Xia Howard H. executed a significant transaction involving the company’s common stock. On May 21, 2025, Xia sold 1,000 shares at a price of $81.00 each, resulting in a total transaction value of $81,000. The sale occurred as the stock shows significant volatility, with a beta of 1.91 and a 52-week range of $45.58 to $113.60. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued compared to its Fair Value.

In addition to the sale, Xia also exercised options to acquire 1,000 shares of Coherent Corp.’s common stock at $17.84 per share. This transaction, valued at $17,840, reflects the exercise of options that vested over a five-year period beginning in 2016.

Following these transactions, Xia holds a total of 47,747 shares of Coherent Corp. stock, maintaining a direct ownership stake in the company. While the company isn’t currently profitable, InvestingPro data reveals 9+ additional investment insights and key metrics available to subscribers, including detailed valuation analysis and future earnings forecasts.

In other recent news, Coherent Inc. reported impressive financial results for Q3 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.91, exceeding the forecasted $0.855. The company’s revenue reached a record $1.5 billion, marking a 24% increase year-over-year. Coherent also successfully reduced its debt by $136 million, further enhancing its financial stability. Analysts from Citi maintained a Buy rating on Coherent with a $110 price target, following the company’s strong earnings performance and effective response to industry challenges. Stifel also reiterated a Buy rating with a $100 target, citing Coherent’s strategic portfolio optimization and significant revenue growth in the Data Center & Communications sector. Meanwhile, JPMorgan maintained an Overweight rating with an $86 target, highlighting Coherent’s robust growth trajectory and long-term revenue potential. The company anticipates flat revenue for the June quarter, as growth in Data Center & Communications is expected to offset a slight decline in Industrial revenue. Coherent’s strategic focus on innovation and cost optimization continues to drive its market position and financial health.

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