Coherent Corp. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results

Q: What were Coherent's first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue and earnings?

Coherent reported $2.37 billion in revenue and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.90 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue increased 49.9% year over year, while GAAP diluted earnings per share increased $0.71. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.09.

Q: What is Coherent's second-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance?

Coherent expects revenue between $2.55 billion and $2.75 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share between $2.28 and $2.48. Its non-GAAP outlook also includes gross margin of 40%–42%, operating expenses of $430 million–$450 million, and a tax rate of 18%–20%.

Quarterly capital spending rose to $775.5 million from $103.9 million a year earlier, while long-term debt increased.

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Coherent (NYSE: COHR) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.37 billion, up 49.9% year over year, alongside higher earnings. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, GAAP diluted earnings per share rose to $1.90 from $1.19. GAAP gross margin reached 39.1%, but operating margin fell to 15.9% from 16.4%. Datacenter & Communications revenue increased while Industrial revenue declined.

Coherent expects second-quarter revenue of $2.55 billion–$2.75 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.28–$2.48. It expects fiscal 2027 pro forma revenue growth above 60%, its first $3 billion revenue quarter by fiscal year-end, and its first $4 billion quarter in fiscal 2028. It also targets a first quarter with non-GAAP gross margin above 45% before calendar 2028 ends. Operating activities used $92.7 million of cash, versus $46.0 million generated a year earlier.

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Moderate pointQ1 FY27 revenue of $2,370 million increased 49.9% year over year and 15.9% sequentially.
Moderate pointGAAP diluted EPS of $1.90 increased $0.71 year over year.
Moderate pointGAAP gross margin of 39.1% increased 254 basis points year over year.
Moderate pointNon-GAAP operating margin of 23.2% increased 368 basis points year over year.
Moderate pointDatacenter & Communications revenue reached $1,951.7 million, versus $1,090.0 million a year earlier.
Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Q2 FY27 revenue guidance of $2.55 billion–$2.75 billion exceeds Q1 revenue.
Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2027 pro forma revenue growth is expected to exceed 60%, more than double fiscal 2026's rate.
Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Non-GAAP gross margin above 45% is targeted for a first quarter before calendar 2028 ends.
Moderate pointOther credit facilities provided $773.4 million in Q1 borrowing proceeds. 1.9% of market cap

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Minor pointQ1 pro forma revenue increased 56% year over year.
Minor pointGAAP net earnings attributable to Coherent of $385 million rose 70.2% year over year.
Minor pointGAAP operating income of $378 million increased 45.9% year over year.
Minor pointNon-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.09 increased $0.93 year over year.
Minor pointNon-GAAP net earnings attributable to Coherent of $422 million increased 91.0% year over year.
Minor pointNon-GAAP gross margin of 40.6% increased 184 basis points year over year.
Minor pointNon-GAAP operating income of $550 million increased 78.1% year over year.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Q2 FY27 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $2.28–$2.48 exceeds Q1 non-GAAP EPS.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Q2 FY27 non-GAAP gross margin is expected between 40% and 42%.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.First $3 billion revenue quarter is expected by the end of fiscal 2027.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.First $4 billion revenue quarter is expected in fiscal 2028.
Minor pointQ1 interest expense fell to $46.3 million from $58.7 million a year earlier.

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Moderate pointCapital spending reached $775.5 million, versus $103.9 million in the prior-year quarter.
Moderate pointLong-term debt increased to $3,980.7 million from $3,214.3 million at June 30, 2026.
Moderate pointIndustrial revenue declined to $418.6 million from $491.4 million a year earlier and $430.5 million sequentially.
Moderate pointGAAP operating expenses of $550 million increased 71.8% year over year.
Minor pointQ1 operating cash outflow of $92.7 million compares with $46.0 million generated a year earlier.

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Minor pointCurrent debt increased to $19.9 million from $7.9 million at June 30, 2026.
Minor pointGAAP operating margin of 15.9% fell 46 basis points year over year despite increasing sequentially.
Minor pointNon-GAAP operating expenses of $412 million increased 35.5% year over year.
Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Q2 FY27 non-GAAP operating expenses are expected at $430 million–$450 million, above Q1.
Minor pointQ1 restructuring charges of $8.6 million exceeded $6.1 million sequentially, but declined from $19.3 million year over year.
Minor pointQ1 diluted average shares increased to 202.0 million from 190.7 million a year earlier.

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At September 30, 2026, Coherent reported $1,552.9 million in cash and $3,980.7 million in long-term debt.

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Q1 revenue: $2.37B; +50% Y/Y Non-GAAP gross margin: 40.6%; +184 bps Y/Y GAAP diluted EPS: $1.90; +$0.71 Y/Y +5 more

Q1 revenue: $2.37B; +50% Y/Y; Q1 FY2027
Non-GAAP gross margin: 40.6%; +184 bps Y/Y; Q1 FY2027
GAAP diluted EPS: $1.90; +$0.71 Y/Y; Q1 FY2027
Non-GAAP diluted EPS: $2.09; +$0.93 Y/Y; Q1 FY2027
Revenue outlook: $2.55B–$2.75B; Q2 FY2027
Non-GAAP EPS outlook: $2.28–$2.48; Q2 FY2027
Pro forma revenue growth outlook: >60%; Fiscal 2027
Non-GAAP gross margin target: >45%; First quarter above target expected before the end of calendar 2028

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11/04/2026 - 04:05 PM EST

Q1 REVENUE OF $2.37B, INCREASED 50% Y/Y AND 56% Y/Y ON A PRO FORMA BASIS
Q1 GAAP GROSS MARGIN OF 39.1%, INCREASED 254 bps Y/Y; Q1 NON-GAAP GROSS MARGIN OF 40.6%, INCREASED 184 bps Y/Y
Q1 GAAP EPS OF $1.90, INCREASED $0.71 Y/Y; Q1 NON-GAAP EPS OF $2.09, INCREASED $0.93 Y/Y

SAXONBURG, Pa., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) (“Coherent,” “We,” or the “Company”), a global leader in photonics, announced financial results today for its first quarter of fiscal year 2027 ended September 30, 2026.

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 was $2.37 billion, with GAAP gross margin of 39.1% and GAAP net income of $1.90 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 40.6% with net income per diluted share of $2.09.

“Q1 marked a strong start to fiscal 2027, with pro forma revenue up 56% year over year and non-GAAP EPS up 80%,” said Jim Anderson, CEO. “Our established businesses delivered strong growth, while new growth areas are beginning to ramp. As AI datacenters transition from copper to optical connectivity, Coherent’s broad photonics platform and manufacturing scale position us to help customers meet rising needs for bandwidth and energy efficiency. We expect fiscal 2027 pro forma revenue growth to exceed 60%.”

Sherri Luther, CFO, said, “Our Q1 results delivered substantial operating leverage and durable gross margin expansion, driven by pricing optimization and cost improvements. This margin strength gives us the confidence to raise our longer-term target. We expect to achieve our first quarter with non-GAAP gross margin above 45% before the end of calendar 2028.”


Selected First Quarter Financial Results and Comparisons (in millions, except percentages and per share data)
Table 1
	GAAP Financial Results (unaudited)

	Q1 FY27			Q4 FY26			Q1 FY26			Q/Q			Y/Y


Revenues	$	2,370		$	2,046		$	1,581			15.9	%		49.9	%
Gross Margin %		39.1	%		38.5	%		36.6	%	66 bps			254 bps
R&D Expense %		10.0	%		10.6	%		9.8	%	(60) bps			18 bps
SG&A Expense %		12.9	%		13.0	%		15.9	%	(17) bps			(304) bps
Operating Expenses	$	550		$	533		$	320			3.2	%		71.8	%
Operating Income⁽¹⁾	$	378		$	254		$	259			48.8	%		45.9	%
Operating Margin		15.9	%		12.4	%		16.4	%	353 bps			(46) bps
Net Earnings Attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	385		$	241		$	226			59.9	%		70.2	%
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	1.90		$	1.19		$	1.19		$	0.71		$	0.71

_{⁽¹⁾ Operating Income is defined as earnings before income taxes, interest expense, and other expense or income, net.}


Selected First Quarter Financial Results and Comparisons (in millions, except percentages and per share data)
Table 1, continued
	Non-GAAP Financial Results (unaudited)₍₁₎

	Q1 FY27			Q4 FY26			Q1 FY26			Q/Q			Y/Y


Revenues	$	2,370		$	2,046		$	1,581			15.9	%		49.9	%
Gross Margin %		40.6	%		40.2	%		38.7	%	37 bps			184 bps
R&D Expense %		9.6	%		10.2	%		9.4	%	(62) bps			21 bps
SG&A Expense %		7.8	%		8.2	%		9.8	%	(44) bps			(205) bps
Operating Expenses	$	412		$	377		$	304			9.2	%		35.5	%
Operating Income	$	550		$	446		$	309			23.4	%		78.1	%
Operating Margin		23.2	%		21.8	%		19.5	%	142 bps			368 bps
Net Earnings Attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	422		$	351		$	221			20.1	%		91.0	%
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	2.09		$	1.74		$	1.16		$	0.35		$	0.93

_{⁽¹⁾ The Company has disclosed financial measurements in this earnings release that present financial information that are considered to be non-GAAP financial measures. These measurements are not a substitute for GAAP measurements, although the Company's management uses these measurements as an aid in monitoring the Company's on-going financial performance. The non-GAAP net earnings attributable to Coherent Corp., the non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, the non-GAAP operating income, the non-GAAP gross margin, the non-GAAP research and development, the non-GAAP selling, general and administration, the non-GAAP operating expenses, the non-GAAP interest and other (income) expense, and the non-GAAP income taxes, measure earnings and operating income (loss), respectively, excluding non-recurring or unusual items that are considered by management to be outside the Company’s standard operation and excluding certain non-cash items. There are limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures, including that such measures may not be entirely comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, due to potential differences among calculation methodologies. Thus, there can be no assurance whether (i) items excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures will occur in the future or (ii) there will be cash costs associated with items excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures. The Company compensates for these limitations by using these non-GAAP financial measures as supplements to GAAP financial measures and by providing the reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP financial measures. Investors should consider adjusted measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. All non-GAAP amounts exclude certain adjustments for share-based compensation, acquired intangible amortization expense, restructuring charges (recoveries), impairments of assets held-for-sale, gains on sale of business, integration and site consolidation expenses, integration transaction expenses, and various one-time adjustments. See Table 6 for the Reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures.}

Business Outlook – Second Quarter Fiscal 2027⁽¹⁾

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 is expected to be between $2.55 billion and $2.75 billion.
Gross margin percentage for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 is expected to be between 40% and 42% on a non-GAAP basis.
Total operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 are expected to be between $430 million and $450 million on a non-GAAP basis.
Tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 is expected to be between 18% and 20% on a non-GAAP basis.
EPS for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 is expected to be between $2.28 and $2.48 on a non-GAAP basis.

Additional Revenue and Gross Margin Guidance

Expect to achieve our first $3 billion revenue quarter by the end of fiscal 2027.
Expect fiscal 2027 pro forma revenue growth to exceed 60%, more than double our fiscal 2026 pro forma growth rate.
Expect first $4 billion revenue quarter in fiscal 2028.
New Gross Margin Target: Expect to achieve our first quarter with non-GAAP gross margin above 45% before the end of calendar 2028.

_{⁽¹⁾ The Company has not provided a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP gross margin percentage, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP tax rate and non-GAAP earnings per share, because we cannot, without unreasonable efforts, forecast certain items required to develop comparable GAAP measures. These items include, without limitation, restructuring charges, integration, site consolidation and other expenses, foreign exchange gains (losses), and share based compensation expense. The variability of these items could significantly impact our future GAAP financial results and we believe that the inclusion of any such reconciliations would imply a degree or precision that could be confusing or misleading to investors.}

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

Coherent will review the Company’s financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027 and business outlook on Wednesday, November 4, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations. The Company’s financial guidance will be limited to the comments on its public quarterly earnings call and the public business outlook statements contained in this press release.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

In connection with the conference call described above, the Company intends to file an investor presentation as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and to post the investor presentation on the Company’s website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations/investor-presentations after market close on November 4, 2026. We also may, from time to time, post other important information for investors on our website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations. We intend to use our website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should review the Investor Relations page of our website referenced above, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of these documents through the Company’s website referenced above. Copies of the documents filed by the Company with the SEC may be obtained free of charge on the Company’s website at coherent.com/company/investor-relations/sec-filings. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not part of, this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, estimates, and projections that constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined under U.S. federal securities laws – including our business and financial outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 and beyond, each of which is made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to the Company’s performance on a going-forward basis. The forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from its historical experience and our present expectations or projections.

The Company believes that all forward-looking statements made by it herein have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, or projections as expressed in the forward-looking statements will actually occur or prove to be correct. In addition to general industry and global economic conditions, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements herein include but are not limited to: (i) the failure of any one or more of the assumptions stated herein to prove to be correct; (ii) changes in demand in the Company’s end markets along with the Company’s ability to respond to such market changes; (iii) our failure to accurately estimate customer demand and future sales and/or fluctuations in purchasing patterns of customers and end users; (iv) the ability of the Company to retain and hire key employees; (v) the terms of the Company’s indebtedness and ability to service such debt (vi) the timely release of new products and acceptance of such new products by the market; (vii) the introduction of new products by competitors and other competitive responses; (viii) the risks to realizing the benefits of investments in R&D and commercialization of innovations; (ix) the risks that the Company’s stock price will not trade in line with industrial technology leaders; (x) the impact of international conflict and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets, including risks related to the impact of trade protection measures, such as import tariffs by the United States or retaliatory actions taken by other countries; and/or (xi) the risks relating to forward-looking statements and other “Risk Factors” identified from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which filings are available from the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or developments, or otherwise.

About Coherent

Coherent is the global photonics leader. We harness photons to drive innovation. Industry leaders in the datacenter, communications, and industrial markets rely on Coherent’s world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth.

Founded in 1971 and operating in more than 20 countries, Coherent brings the industry’s broadest, deepest technology stack; unmatched supply chain resilience; and global scale to help its customers solve their toughest technology challenges. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

Contact:

Paul Silverstein
Senior VP, Investor Relations
investor.relations@coherent.com

Table 2
Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings*
	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026			Jun 30, 2026			Sep 30, 2025



Revenues	$	2,370.3		$	2,045.5		$	1,581.4

Costs, Expenses & Other Expense (Income)
Cost of goods sold		1,442.6			1,258.5			1,002.2
Research and development		236.6			216.4			154.9
Selling, general and administrative		304.7			266.4			252.1
Restructuring charges		8.6			6.1			19.3
Impairment of assets held-for-sale		—			44.3			9.1
Gain on sale of business		—			—			(115.2	)
Interest expense		46.3			41.1			58.7
Other expense (income), net		(27.2	)		(65.6	)		(16.5	)
Total Costs, Expenses, & Other Expense		2,011.6			1,767.0			1,364.5

Earnings Before Income Taxes		358.8			278.5			216.9

Income Taxes		(22.8	)		42.3			(8.3	)

Net Earnings		381.6			236.2			225.2
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests		(3.1	)		(4.3	)		(1.2	)
Net Earnings Attributable to Coherent Corp.		384.7			240.5			226.3

Less: Dividends on Preferred Stock		—			—			33.5
Net Earnings Available to the Common Shareholders	$	384.7		$	240.5		$	192.9

Basic Earnings Per Share	$	1.96		$	1.23		$	1.24

Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	1.90		$	1.19		$	1.19

Average Shares Outstanding - Basic		196.2			195.7			156.2
Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted		202.0			202.2			190.7

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

Table 3
Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets*

$ Millions (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026		Jun 30, 2026



Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,552.9	$	1,162.0
Restricted cash, current		44.6		35.2
Short-term investments		200.0		825.0
Accounts receivable		1,604.2		1,343.3
Inventories		3,341.4		2,581.0
Prepaid and refundable income taxes		52.5		78.9
Prepaid and other current assets		1,128.7		900.1
Total Current Assets		7,924.3		6,925.5
Property, plant & equipment, net		3,869.8		2,999.3
Goodwill		4,448.3		4,375.6
Other intangible assets, net		2,815.9		2,884.5
Deferred income taxes		90.4		69.4
Restricted cash, non-current		538.8		571.2
Other assets		560.1		474.3
Total Assets	$	20,247.6	$	18,299.9

Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	$	19.9	$	7.9
Accounts payable		2,506.4		1,905.4
Operating lease current liabilities		68.3		61.4
Accruals and other current liabilities		862.0		879.3
Total Current Liabilities		3,456.6		2,853.9
Long-term debt		3,980.7		3,214.3
Deferred income taxes		503.7		540.6
Operating lease liabilities		278.1		254.8
Other liabilities		366.8		198.0
Total Liabilities		8,585.9		7,061.7
Total Coherent Corp. Shareholders' Equity		11,330.0		10,903.5
Noncontrolling interests		331.7		334.7
Total Equity		11,661.7		11,238.2
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	20,247.6	$	18,299.9

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

Table 4
Coherent Corp. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows*	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026			Sep 30, 2025



Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	(92.7	)	$	46.0

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant & equipment		(775.5	)		(103.9	)
Proceeds from the sale of business		—			391.1
Proceeds from sale of equity investment		—			9.6
Proceeds from sales/maturities of short-term investments		625.0			—
Other investing activities		(50.4	)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(200.9	)		296.8

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings of Term A Facility		—			1,250.0
Proceeds from borrowings of Term B Facility		—			3.3
Proceeds from borrowings of revolving credit facilities		11.7			88.9
Proceeds from borrowings of other credit facilities		773.4			—
Payments on existing debt		(0.8	)		(1,650.8	)
Payments on borrowings under revolving credit facilities		(9.8	)		(77.0	)
Debt issuance costs		—			(8.5	)
Proceeds from exercises of stock options and purchases under employee stock purchase plan		19.4			21.3
Payments in satisfaction of employees' minimum tax obligations		(128.6	)		(37.4	)
Payment of dividends		—			(11.4	)
Other financing activities		(0.6	)		0.3
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		664.6			(421.5	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(3.1	)		(1.3	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		367.9			(80.0	)

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period		1,768.4			1,632.9

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$	2,136.3		$	1,552.9

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

Table 5

Segment Revenues*	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026		Jun 30, 2026		Sep 30, 2025



Revenues:
Datacenter & Communications	$	1,951.7	$	1,615.0	$	1,090.0
Industrial		418.6		430.5		491.4
Consolidated	$	2,370.3	$	2,045.5	$	1,581.4

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

Table 6
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures*	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026			Jun 30, 2026			Sep 30, 2025



Gross margin on GAAP basis	$	927.8		$	787.1		$	579.2
Share-based compensation		6.1			7.4			5.9
Amortization of acquired intangibles		27.7			27.8			27.8
Integration, site consolidation and other⁽¹⁾		0.4			0.3			(0.3	)
Gross margin on non-GAAP basis	$	961.9		$	822.6		$	612.6

Research & development on GAAP basis	$	236.6		$	216.4		$	154.9
Share-based compensation		(9.7	)		(8.0	)		(6.8	)
Amortization of acquired intangibles		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
Research & development on non-GAAP basis	$	226.7		$	208.3		$	147.9

Selling, general and administrative on GAAP basis	$	304.7		$	266.4		$	252.1
Share-based compensation		(57.4	)		(38.5	)		(32.0	)
Amortization of acquired intangibles		(41.6	)		(41.8	)		(41.5	)
Financing fees⁽²⁾		—			—			(0.3	)
Integration, site consolidation and other⁽¹⁾		(20.8	)		(17.4	)		(22.5	)
Selling, general and administrative on non-GAAP basis	$	184.9		$	168.5		$	155.8

Restructuring charges on GAAP basis	$	8.6		$	6.1		$	19.3
Restructuring charges⁽³⁾		(8.6	)		(6.1	)		(19.3	)
Restructuring charges on non-GAAP basis	$	—		$	—		$	—

Impairment of assets held-for-sale on GAAP basis	$	—		$	44.3		$	9.1
Impairment of assets held-for-sale⁽⁴⁾		—			(44.3	)		(9.1	)
Impairment of assets held-for-sale on non-GAAP basis	$	—		$	—		$	—

Gain on sale of business on GAAP basis	$	—		$	—		$	(115.2	)
Gain on sale of business⁽⁵⁾		—			—			115.2
Gain on sale of business on non-GAAP basis	$	—		$	—		$	—

Operating income on GAAP basis	$	377.9		$	253.9		$	259.1
Share-based compensation		73.2			53.9			44.7
Amortization of acquired intangibles		69.5			69.8			69.5
Restructuring charges⁽³⁾		8.6			6.1			19.3
Impairment of assets held-for-sale⁽⁴⁾		—			44.3			9.1
Gain on sale of business⁽⁵⁾		—			—			(115.2	)
Financing fees⁽²⁾		—			—			0.3
Integration, site consolidation and other⁽¹⁾		21.2			17.7			22.2
Operating income on non-GAAP basis	$	550.3		$	445.8		$	308.9


Table 6
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures*
(Continued)	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026			Jun 30, 2026			Sep 30, 2025



Interest and other (income) expense, net on GAAP basis	$	19.1		$	(24.6	)	$	42.2
Foreign currency exchange gains, net		13.9			3.8			0.8
Gain on sale of investment⁽⁶⁾		—			38.4			6.7
Financing fees⁽²⁾		—			—			(12.1	)
Interest and other expense, net on non-GAAP basis	$	33.0		$	17.6		$	37.6

Income taxes on GAAP basis	$	(22.8	)	$	42.3		$	(8.3	)
Tax impact of non-GAAP measures⁽⁷⁾		121.1			39.1			59.9
Income taxes on non-GAAP basis	$	98.3		$	81.4		$	51.5

Net earnings attributable to Coherent Corp. on GAAP basis	$	384.7		$	240.5		$	226.3
Share-based compensation		73.2			53.9			44.7
Amortization of acquired intangibles		69.5			69.8			69.5
Foreign currency exchange gains		(13.9	)		(3.8	)		(0.8	)
Restructuring charges⁽³⁾		8.6			6.1			19.3
Impairment of assets held-for-sale⁽⁴⁾		—			44.3			9.1
Gain on sale of business⁽⁵⁾		—			—			(115.2	)
Integration, site consolidation and other⁽¹⁾		21.2			17.7			22.2
Gain on sale of investment⁽⁶⁾		—			(38.4	)		(6.7	)
Financing fees⁽²⁾		—			—			12.4
Tax impact of non-GAAP measures⁽⁷⁾		(121.1	)		(38.9	)		(59.9	)
Net earnings attributable to Coherent Corp. on non-GAAP basis	$	422.0		$	351.2		$	220.9

Per share data:
Net earnings on GAAP basis
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	1.96		$	1.23		$	1.24
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	1.90		$	1.19		$	1.19

Net earnings on non-GAAP basis
Basic Earnings Per Share	$	2.15		$	1.79		$	1.20
Diluted Earnings Per Share	$	2.09		$	1.74		$	1.16

_{* Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

₍₁	₎	_{Integration, site consolidation and other costs include retention and severance payments and other integration costs related to the acquisition of Coherent, Inc., implementation of common technology systems and costs related to business divestitures.}
₍₂	₎	_{Financing fees include debt extinguishment costs and various fees related to closing the new Credit Agreement and repricing our Term Loan B.}
₍₃	₎	_{Restructuring charges include non-cash impairment charges for production assets and improvements on leased facilities, severance, contract termination costs and other costs related to the restructuring plans.}
₍₄	₎	_{Impairment of assets held-for-sale relate to several entities classified as held-for-sale.}
₍₅	₎	_{Gain on sale of business is due to the sale of our aerospace and defense business.}
₍₆	₎	_{Gain on sale of investment is due to the sale of shares in an equity method investment.}
₍₇	₎	_{The Company adopted a full-year, normalized tax rate for the computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision beginning in fiscal year 2026. We believe this approach provides investors with a more consistent view of our underlying operating performance. In estimating the full-year non-GAAP normalized tax rate, the Company utilized a full-year financial projection that considers multiple factors such as changes to the Company's current operating structure, expected reserve changes for the year, and other significant tax matters to the extent they are applicable to the full fiscal year financial projection. In addition to the adjustments described above, this normalized tax rate excludes the impact of share-based awards, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, integration and restructuring charges, foreign exchange gain/(loss), and certain tax valuation allowances.}

		_{For fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the Company's non-GAAP normalized tax rate is 19%. This projected normalized tax rate was applied to each quarter of fiscal year 2026 and 2027. The Company's non-GAAP normalized tax rate on non-GAAP net income may be adjusted during the year to account for events or trends that the Company believes materially impact the original annual non-GAAP normalized tax rate including, but not limited to, significant changes resulting from tax legislation, acquisitions or dispositions, entity structures or operational changes and other significant events. These additional non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered substitutes for any measures derived in accordance with GAAP and may be inconsistent with similar measures presented by other companies.}


Table 7

GAAP Earnings Per Share Calculation*	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026		Jun 30, 2026		Sep 30, 2025



Numerator
Net earnings attributable to Coherent Corp.	$	384.7	$	240.5	$	226.3
Deduct Series B redeemable preferred dividends		—		—		(33.5	)
Basic earnings available to common shareholders	$	384.7	$	240.5	$	192.9

Effect of dilutive securities:
Add back Series B preferred dividends	$	—	$	—	$	33.5
Diluted earnings available to common shareholders	$	384.7	$	240.5	$	226.3

Denominator
Weighted average shares		196.2		195.7		156.2
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock equivalents		5.8		6.6		4.6
Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock		—		—		29.9
Diluted weighted average common shares		202.0		202.2		190.7

Basic earnings per common share	$	1.96	$	1.23	$	1.24

Diluted earnings per common share	$	1.90	$	1.19	$	1.19

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

Table 8
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share Calculation*
	THREE MONTHS ENDED

$ Millions, except per share amounts (unaudited)	Sep 30, 2026		Jun 30, 2026		Sep 30, 2025



Numerator
Net earnings attributable to Coherent Corp. on non-GAAP basis	$	422.0	$	351.2	$	220.9
Deduct Series B redeemable preferred dividends		—		—		(33.5	)
Basic earnings available to common shareholders	$	422.0	$	351.2	$	187.5

Effect of dilutive securities:
Add back Series B preferred dividends	$	—	$	—	$	33.5
Diluted earnings available to common shareholders	$	422.0	$	351.2	$	220.9

Denominator
Weighted average shares		196.2		195.7		156.2
Effect of dilutive securities:
Common stock equivalents		5.8		6.6		4.6
Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock		—		—		29.9
Diluted weighted average common shares		202.0		202.2		190.7

Basic earnings per common share on non-GAAP basis	$	2.15	$	1.79	$	1.20

Diluted earnings per common share on non-GAAP basis	$	2.09	$	1.74	$	1.16

_{*Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.}

FAQ

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What were Coherent's first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue and earnings?

Coherent reported $2.37 billion in revenue and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.90 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue increased 49.9% year over year, while GAAP diluted earnings per share increased $0.71. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.09.

What is Coherent's second-quarter fiscal 2027 guidance?

Coherent expects revenue between $2.55 billion and $2.75 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share between $2.28 and $2.48. Its non-GAAP outlook also includes gross margin of 40%–42%, operating expenses of $430 million–$450 million, and a tax rate of 18%–20%.

Coherent Corp. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results