Coherent Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Coherent Corp. showcased its latest innovations in optical communications at ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland, from Sept. 19-21. Key presentations included topics on 800G and 1.6T upgrades and advanced ROADM architectures. Live demonstrations featured products like the 200G EML for transceiver modules, 800G Active Optical Cables, and innovations supporting short-reach interconnects. Coherent continues to enhance its portfolio for telecom and datacom networks, focusing on efficiency and advanced optical technologies.

Semtech Corporation (SMTC) announced a collaboration with Coherent Corp (COHR) to demonstrate their 200G optical solutions at ECOC 2022, highlighting innovative interoperability of Semtech’s FiberEdge 200G PAM4 EML driver with Coherent’s 200G EML. The joint solution aims to enhance data center applications with high-performance and low-distortion capabilities, paving the way for future terabit transceiver technologies. The demonstration will take place in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing advancements that signify a commitment to innovation in high-speed optical markets.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) has launched its ultrahigh-resolution telemetry module (UHR-OCM) aimed at enhancing performance monitoring in optical transport systems capable of 800G transmission and beyond. This module supports the increasing demand for advanced communications equipment as internet traffic surges. The UHR-OCM provides high-resolution spectral scans crucial for optimizing the performance of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers. The company will showcase this technology at ECOC 2022 in Switzerland from Sept. 19-21.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) has launched its new 200 Gbps electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) aimed at enhancing high-speed datacenter transceivers. The demand for advanced 400G, 800G, and future 1.6 Tbps transceivers is driving this innovation. The new EML devices promise high reliability and signal integrity for transceivers operating at 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps. Coherent's technology has a proven track record with over 100 million lasers deployed, positioning it as a competitive force in the optical communications industry.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) announced the launch of its I-Temp micro-pump lasers designed for harsh environments in broadband optical access networks. These lasers operate within a temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees Celsius and consume less than 2 W of power while maintaining a steady output of 400 mW. They are ideal for installations in confined spaces, such as utility poles, where equipment must be resilient to extreme weather. Coherent will showcase these innovations at ECOC 2022 in Switzerland.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) secured a DARPA contract to develop coherent optical transceiver technology for the Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node (Space-BACN) program. This initiative aims to establish low-cost, high-speed laser data links for communication between various LEO satellite constellations. Coherent will design and fabricate transceivers that support multiple optical waveforms at data rates up to 100 Gbps, while adhering to stringent size, weight, power, and cost constraints. This contract follows Coherent's successful participation in Phase 0 of the program.

Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHR) reported financial results for Q2 FY2022, with net sales of $370.2 million and a net income of $33.7 million, or $1.35 per diluted share. This marks a decline in sales from $374.0 million in Q2 FY2021, while net income rebounded from a loss of $158.2 million. Non-GAAP net income was $42.5 million, or $1.70 per diluted share, an increase from $35.2 million in Q2 FY2021. Coherent faced merger-related costs impacting past results but showed improvement in operating income amidst declining sales.