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POWAY, Calif.—Christopher Bohrson, the Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Cohu Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), recently executed a sale of common stock valued at $3,376. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bohrson sold 200 shares on March 10 at a price of $16.88 per share. The transaction comes as Cohu trades near its 52-week low of $15.61, with the stock down 48% over the past year. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently trading close to its Fair Value.
Following this transaction, Bohrson holds 128,739 shares of Cohu Inc. common stock. In addition to the sale, Bohrson acquired 33,367 Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and 22,244 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on March 11, both at no cost. These units are set to convert to common stock upon meeting certain performance and vesting conditions. Notably, InvestingPro data shows management has been actively buying back shares, demonstrating confidence in the company’s future prospects despite recent market volatility.
The PSUs will vest after achieving specific performance goals related to total shareholder return, scheduled for March 11, 2028, while the RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments starting March 11, 2026, assuming continued employment. Get access to 13 additional exclusive InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive analysis for Cohu through the InvestingPro platform.
In other recent news, Cohu Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings with an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.15, which fell short of the forecasted -$0.09. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $94.1 million, slightly below the anticipated $95.11 million. Despite missing these projections, the company remains optimistic about future growth prospects, particularly with strategic expansions into new semiconductor markets like memory and silicon carbide power. Cohu’s acquisition of Tignis, an AI process control software provider, reflects its focus on enhancing its technology portfolio. Analysts at Craig-Hallum have adjusted Cohu’s price target to $26.00 from $30.00, maintaining a Buy rating, following weaker-than-expected guidance for Q1 due to a significant customer delaying orders. The analysts noted that a substantial business recovery might not occur until 2026, but highlighted Cohu’s strong net cash position as a positive factor. Cohu projects Q1 2025 revenue to be approximately $97 million ± $7 million, with a gross margin forecast of 44%. The company anticipates significant growth in its software segment, projecting over 50% annual revenue growth over the next three years.
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