Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung von Coherent, Inc.

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Coherent Corp. has surged 196% since my last coverage, significantly outperforming the benchmark. I remain bullish on COHR due to its essential high-speed connectivity solutions for data centers and persistent demand. COHR benefits from multiple long-term tailwinds, supporting expectations for robust top and bottom-line growth.