Cohu Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will announce its first-quarter financial results on May 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A live conference call and webcast will follow at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the webcast on Cohu's investor relations website. Registration is required for those wishing to join via telephone. A replay of the webcast will be available until May 4, 2024. Cohu specializes in providing testing, automation, inspection, and metrology products, helping clients enhance yield and productivity in semiconductor production.

Cohu, Inc. reported its fourth quarter 2022 net sales of $191.1 million with a GAAP income of $21.6 million or $0.45 per share. For the full year, net sales reached $812.8 million and GAAP income was $96.8 million, translating to $1.98 per share. The company reported a gross margin of 48.7% and a non-GAAP gross margin of 48.8%. Highlights include an annual subscription sign for the DI-Core software, a collaboration for advanced probe card solutions, and the acquisition of MCT Worldwide. Cohu anticipates first quarter 2023 sales between $173 million and $187 million.

Cohu, Inc. will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 on February 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. PT. A conference call and webcast to discuss these results is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT. Interested participants can access the webcast through Cohu’s investor relations website. The company is a significant player in the semiconductor industry, offering equipment and services aimed at enhancing manufacturing yield and productivity. A replay of the webcast will be available until February 16, 2024.

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) has acquired MCT Worldwide, LLC, a provider of semiconductor test handler automation equipment. This strategic acquisition enhances Cohu's product portfolio, including strip, film-frame, and laser marking technologies, enabling entry into the advanced package test market. The acquisition is anticipated to be neutral to Cohu's financial results in the short term but accretive starting in 2024 as synergies are realized. Cohu's President and CEO, Luis Müller, emphasized the opportunity to expand market share through combined technologies.

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and services, announced its participation in the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference on January 12, 2023. The conference will feature one-on-one meetings, and portfolio managers and analysts are encouraged to arrange meetings with their banking representatives. Cohu will provide presentation materials on its Investor Relations website, www.cohu.com, enhancing transparency for investors.

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) has announced a strategic partnership with Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) to enhance semiconductor testing solutions. This collaboration aims to address the complexities of high-frequency testing in 5G and automotive applications. By combining Cohu's mmWave RF technology and CHPT's advanced systems, the companies plan to streamline testing processes and reduce costs for clients globally. Together, they will also focus on MEMS probe technology, targeting a market projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2027.

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) has announced the deployment of its Predictive Maintenance (PdM) software by a major European IDM. This software, part of Cohu's DI-Core Data Intelligence System, enhances semiconductor manufacturing by providing real-time analytics, thereby increasing equipment efficiency and reducing downtime. The global predictive maintenance software market is estimated at $1.0B and is projected to grow at a 20% CAGR. CEO Luis Müller expressed satisfaction with the deployment, which aims to optimize automated test processes for their handlers.

Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU) has announced that a leading MEMS sensor manufacturer has chosen its new Sense+ test platform for advanced gyroscopic sensors. The Sense+ offers up to a 10x increase in test accuracy, high throughput for delicate devices, and flexibility for different sensors, extending its useful life. The MEMS sensor market is expected to grow 7% annually to around $18 billion. Cohu aims to enhance test economics with Sense+, which automates testing and inspection for complex MEMS devices.