Coherent Named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Companies List
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Coherent (NYSE: COHR) announced it was named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Companies list on January 16, 2026.
The recognition cites excellence across Forbes’ methodology, which evaluates thousands of U.S. companies using more than 100 metrics across 11 categories including financial performance, employee sentiment, customer trust, sustainability, and long-term growth indicators. Company leaders said the honor reflects Coherent’s culture, global teams, and focus on innovation and execution in photonics.
Coherent described its role as a global photonics leader serving datacenter, communications, and industrial markets and noted operations in more than 20 countries.
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On the day this news was published, COHR declined 2.51%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. This price movement removed approximately $946M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $36.73B at that time.
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Honor highlights the strength of a culture where people power results
SAXONBURG, Pa., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today announced that it has been named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Companies list, a prestigious recognition honoring organizations that demonstrate excellence in financial performance, employee sentiment, and corporate reputation.
The Forbes America’s Best Companies ranking evaluates thousands of U.S.-based companies using a comprehensive methodology that includes more than 100 metrics across 11 categories, such as financial performance, customer trust, sustainability, long-term growth indicators, and more.
“We’re honored to be named to Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Companies list. This recognition is a testament to our people - the teams around the world who support one another and deliver for our customers every day,” said Jim Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Coherent. “We’ll stay focused on innovation and strong execution, and on building a company where talented people are empowered to do their best work.”
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Grace Lee, Chief People Officer of Coherent. “Being named to Forbes 2026 America’s Best Companies list reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where employees are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow.”
The full Forbes 2026 America’s Best Companies list is available at forbes.com.
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.
Media Contact:
Coherent.CorporateCommunications@coherent.com
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