Cohu (COHU)


Market Price (10/5/2026): $74.55 | Market Cap: $3.5 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Cohu (COHU)


Market Price (10/5/2026): $74.55
Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Technologies, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.6%, Dist 3Y High is -0.6%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -32 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6.2%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 75x

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 129%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 264%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.2%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 123%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%

Key risks
COHU key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and [2] vulnerability to cyclical downturns in its specific mobile, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 33%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Technologies, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include AI Chips, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.6%, Dist 3Y High is -0.6%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -32 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -6.2%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 75x
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 129%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 264%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -7.2%
8 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 123%
9 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.0%
10 Key risks
COHU key risks include [1] significant customer concentration and [2] vulnerability to cyclical downturns in its specific mobile, Show more.

COHU in ETFs

Weight = COHU's share of each fund

VTI0.00%
ITOT0.00%
IWM0.10%
IJR0.18%
SLYV0.35%
IJS0.30%
VIOV0.24%
IWO0.13%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Cohu (COHU) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Uncertainty Around AI/HPC Pipeline Conversion.

Cohu, Inc. raised its AI-driven computing opportunity pipeline to approximately $850 million during its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on July 30, 2026. However, analysts noted that only around $190 million of this pipeline was qualified, with the remaining significant portion still in engagement or qualification, not a firm backlog. This reliance on future high-performance computing (HPC) demand, with potential for delays in customer qualification or shifts in AI-driven demand, introduced uncertainty and contributed to investor caution.

2. Analyst Concerns Regarding Valuation and AI Dependence.

Despite a consensus "Strong Buy" rating from multiple analysts, some firms expressed concerns about Cohu's valuation. As of September 10, 2026, one analysis rated COHU as a "Hold" with a fair value of $60, highlighting that the stock was trading near 4.1 times its projected fiscal 2026 sales on an enterprise value basis, suggesting limited upside potential. This perspective underscored the company's near-term revenue growth dependence on a narrow HPC-related ramp and its vulnerability if AI demand or customer qualification timelines were to slip.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Cohu (COHU) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Uncertainty Around AI/HPC Pipeline Conversion.

Cohu, Inc. raised its AI-driven computing opportunity pipeline to approximately $850 million during its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report on July 30, 2026. However, analysts noted that only around $190 million of this pipeline was qualified, with the remaining significant portion still in engagement or qualification, not a firm backlog. This reliance on future high-performance computing (HPC) demand, with potential for delays in customer qualification or shifts in AI-driven demand, introduced uncertainty and contributed to investor caution.

2. Analyst Concerns Regarding Valuation and AI Dependence.

Despite a consensus "Strong Buy" rating from multiple analysts, some firms expressed concerns about Cohu's valuation. As of September 10, 2026, one analysis rated COHU as a "Hold" with a fair value of $60, highlighting that the stock was trading near 4.1 times its projected fiscal 2026 sales on an enterprise value basis, suggesting limited upside potential. This perspective underscored the company's near-term revenue growth dependence on a narrow HPC-related ramp and its vulnerability if AI demand or customer qualification timelines were to slip.

3. Significant Insider Selling by CEO.

In September 2026, Cohu's President and CEO, Luis A. Muller, engaged in two notable selling transactions. On September 21, 2026, he sold 55,794 shares at $60.00 per share, totaling approximately $3.35 million. Days later, on September 25, 2026, he sold an additional 27,236 shares at $65.00 per share, amounting to approximately $1.77 million. The cumulative total of these sales by the CEO in September 2026 exceeded $5 million (approximately $5.12 million), which can be perceived negatively by investors as a lack of strong conviction from a key executive.

4. Broader Semiconductor Sector Sentiment Shift.

While the overall semiconductor market continued its upcycle into fiscal Q3 2026, with AI remaining a significant demand driver, a more cautious sentiment emerged within the broader semiconductor equipment sector. For instance, in late September 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered the price target for Applied Materials, a major peer, by reducing its valuation multiple. This adjustment suggested that much of the positive news regarding AI-driven demand might have already been priced into semiconductor equipment stocks, potentially creating a headwind for Cohu and other companies in the sector.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -0.6% change in COHU stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610042026Change
Stock Price ($)73.9173.48-0.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4815238.6%
P/S Multiple7.26.7-7.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4747-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution-0.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COHU-0.6% 
Market (SPY)3.1%48.1%
Sector (XLK)4.9%81.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 140.0% change in COHU stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 110.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610042026Change
Stock Price ($)30.6273.48140.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)45352315.4%
P/S Multiple3.26.7110.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4747-1.0%
Cumulative Contribution140.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COHU140.0% 
Market (SPY)18.6%51.0%
Sector (XLK)50.5%73.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 261.4% change in COHU stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 176.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510042026Change
Stock Price ($)20.3373.48261.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)39452332.7%
P/S Multiple2.46.7176.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4747-1.4%
Cumulative Contribution261.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COHU261.4% 
Market (SPY)16.5%52.2%
Sector (XLK)42.3%69.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 113.4% change in COHU stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 202.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310042026Change
Stock Price ($)34.4473.48113.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)746523-30.0%
P/S Multiple2.26.7202.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)48470.6%
Cumulative Contribution113.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COHU113.4% 
Market (SPY)86.2%54.6%
Sector (XLK)148.1%64.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
COHU Return-0%-16%10%-25%-13%193%78%
Peers Return221%-35%59%-4%19%176%953%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
COHU Win Rate50%33%67%50%58%78% 
Peers Win Rate63%42%60%48%57%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
COHU Max Drawdown-41%-37%-31%-35%-51%-47% 
Peers Max Drawdown-32%-55%-32%-40%-53%-43% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TER, ONTO, KLIC, FORM, AEHR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCOHUS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven162 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-32.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.4%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven611 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven899 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven20 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven343 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven133.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven229 days140 days

Compare to TER, ONTO, KLIC, FORM, AEHR

In The Past

Cohu's stock fell -37.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventCOHUS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven60.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven162 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-32.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.4%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven611 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven899 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-37.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven343 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven133.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven229 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven380 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-23.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven65 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-30.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven114 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-30.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven176 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-55.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven125.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven401 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-21.8%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven3503 days47 days

Compare to TER, ONTO, KLIC, FORM, AEHR

In The Past

Cohu's stock fell -37.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 60.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Cohu (COHU)

Cohu, Inc. is a global provider of critical equipment and services for the semiconductor industry, specializing in testing and inspection. The company supplies a comprehensive range of hardware solutions essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of semiconductor components. Its main offerings include semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, and advanced automated test equipment designed for both wafer-level and device package testing. These products are fundamental for manufacturers to verify the performance of chips before they are integrated into various electronic devices.

Beyond its core testing hardware, Cohu provides a variety of specialized products and services. This includes various types of test handlers (e.g., pick-and-place, turret, gravity, strip), thermal sub-systems, and interface products such as test contactors and probe heads. The company also offers essential support services like spare parts, maintenance kits, warranties, and training on system operation. A key part of its offering is DI-Core, a data analytics software suite that helps optimize Cohu equipment performance through real-time monitoring and process control, further enhancing efficiency and output quality for its customers.

Cohu's primary customer base includes semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, as well as specialized test subcontractors who perform component verification. The company maintains a significant global presence, serving these critical clients across major technology regions. Its products and services are marketed through a direct sales force and independent sales representatives, reaching customers in key markets such as China, the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other international territories.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Cohu:

  • The Applied Materials of chip testing.
  • GE Healthcare for semiconductor diagnostics.

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Major Products and Services of Cohu (COHU)

  • Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE): Systems designed for wafer level and device package testing of semiconductors.
  • Semiconductor Test Handlers: Automated machines that move and position semiconductors for testing, including various types like pick-and-place, turret, gravity, strip, and MEMS handlers.
  • Test Interface Products: Components such as test contactors, probe heads, and pins used to make electrical contact with devices during testing.
  • Thermal Sub-systems: Equipment used to precisely control the temperature of semiconductors during the testing process.
  • DI-Core Data Analytics Software: A software suite that optimizes Cohu equipment performance through real-time monitoring and process control.
  • Support Services: Provides spares, kits, warranties, training, and consulting services related to product application and data management.

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Cohu (COHU) Major Customers

Based on the provided background information, Cohu (COHU) sells primarily to other companies. The background describes the types of major customers that Cohu serves but does not list specific company names.

Cohu's major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Semiconductor and electronics manufacturers
  • Test subcontractors

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Luis Müller, President and Chief Executive Officer

Luis Müller joined Cohu's Delta Design subsidiary in 2005 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cohu, Inc. since December 2014. Prior to becoming CEO, he was President of Cohu's Semiconductor Equipment Group (SEG) from January 2011, Managing Director of SEG's Rasco GmbH business unit in Germany from 2009 to 2010, and Vice President of SEG's High-Speed Pick-and-Place handler products from 2008 to 2010. Before joining Cohu, Dr. Müller spent nine years at Teradyne, where he held various management positions in engineering and business development. He is also the founder of Kinetrix, Inc. Dr. Müller previously served as an Independent Director at Celestica, Inc. He holds a B.S. and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Jeffrey Jones, Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey D. Jones serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Cohu, Inc.

Christopher Bohrson, Chief Customer Officer

Christopher Bohrson joined Cohu in May 2016 as Vice President Sales and Service, Americas. He became Vice President and General Manager for Digital Test Handlers in January 2017. Following the acquisition of Xcerra in October 2018, he was named Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Test Handler Group. Since February 2021, Mr. Bohrson has served as Senior Vice President for the Global Customer Group, and in 2023, he was named Chief Customer Officer.

Klaus Ilgenfritz, Chief Product Officer

Klaus Ilgenfritz is the Chief Product Officer at Cohu, Inc.

Jon Herlocker, Vice President and General Manager of Data Analytics Software

Jon Herlocker joined Cohu in January 2025 as Vice President and General Manager of Tignis, following Cohu's acquisition of Tignis, where he was the CEO and co-founder. In September 2025, Dr. Herlocker assumed the role of Vice President and General Manager of Data Analytics Software. He has held technical and executive roles with VMware's Cloud Management Business Unit, Mozy, and EMC's Cloud Services division, and has co-founded two other startup companies.

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The key risks to Cohu's business are primarily driven by the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, intense competition and the need for continuous technological innovation, and geopolitical factors coupled with supply chain vulnerabilities.

1. Cyclical Nature of the Semiconductor Industry

Cohu is heavily dependent on the semiconductor industry, which is inherently cyclical and unpredictable. This market dependence leads to volatility in capital expenditure decisions by major customers, directly impacting Cohu's revenue and financial performance. For example, Cohu experienced 14 consecutive quarters of revenue contraction at one point, highlighting the significant impact of industry downturns. Unpredictable customer capital expenditure spending can quickly affect Cohu's system sales.

2. Intense Competition and Technological Obsolescence

Cohu operates in a highly competitive market for semiconductor test equipment, facing established rivals such as Advantest Corporation and Teradyne, Inc. This environment demands constant and significant investment in research and development (R&D) to keep pace with rapid technological shifts and to avoid technological obsolescence. Failure to continuously innovate and differentiate its products in areas like throughput and precision for advanced packages could lead to a loss of market share.

3. Geopolitical Risks and Supply Chain Disruptions

Cohu's international operations, particularly in key markets like China, expose it to geopolitical risks, including trade tensions and regulatory changes. Export control changes can increase approval times for shipments and prolong sales cycles. Additionally, the company faces risks associated with supply chain fragility, which can lead to delays in procuring raw materials and components, disrupting operations and impacting financial results.

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Cohu (COHU) operates in several significant addressable markets within the semiconductor industry. The estimated market sizes for its main products and services are as follows:

  • Semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE): The global automated test equipment (ATE) market size was valued at approximately USD 10.63 billion in 2024. It is projected to reach USD 18.11 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.1% during the forecast period (2025–2033). Asia-Pacific is a significant global automated test equipment (ATE) market shareholder. Another estimate places the global market at USD 5.46 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 8.35 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.45%.
  • Semiconductor Test Handlers: The global semiconductor test handler market size was valued at USD 2.006 billion (2006.34 million) in 2024. This market is projected to grow to over USD 5.92 billion (5924.53 million) by 2033, with a CAGR of 12.4%. Another source estimates the market at USD 2.334 billion (2334 million) in 2025, exceeding USD 6.0 billion (6000 million) by 2033.
  • Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) Test Modules: The global MEMS Test Handler market size was valued at USD 824 million in 2025. It is projected to grow to USD 1.47 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.4%. The broader MEMS Sensor Packaging and Testing Equipment market is projected to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2025 and is expected to witness a robust CAGR of 9.17% from 2025 to 2033.
  • Test Contactors: The global market size for semiconductor test contactors is estimated to be in the range of USD 1.5 billion to USD 2 billion annually. This market was estimated at USD 1.67 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.68 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.90%. The largest markets for semiconductor test contactors are predominantly in East Asia, particularly Taiwan and South Korea.
  • Data Analytics (DI-Core software suite): The global semiconductor yield analytics tools market size was valued at USD 1.04 billion in 2025. This market is projected to grow from USD 1.13 billion in 2026 to USD 2.29 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.19%. The global big data analytics in the semiconductor and electronics market (a broader category that includes Cohu's data analytics offerings) was valued at USD 24.69 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 53.19 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 8.9% during the forecast period (2025-2033). North America is a growing region within this market.

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Cohu, Inc. (COHU) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key areas:

  1. Expansion in High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and AI Applications: Cohu is strategically prioritizing high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company projects HBM revenue to increase to between $15 million and $20 million in 2026, up from $11 million in 2025. This growth is driven by demand for HBM inspection and GPU testing solutions, including orders for its Neon inspection platform and Eclipse handler for AI applications.
  2. Increased Demand in Automotive and Industrial Semiconductor Markets: Cohu anticipates higher equipment demand from analog, mixed-signal, automotive, and industrial semiconductor customers. The company has noted robust design-win momentum, particularly in automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and offers innovative solutions like the Krypton system for automotive ADAS inspection. Automotive represented 14% of Cohu's revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  3. Consistent Growth in Recurring Revenue: A substantial portion of Cohu's revenue comes from its recurring business, which includes consumables, services, interface solutions, and handler-related spares. This segment accounted for 60% of total revenue in Q4 2025 and experienced a 25% year-over-year increase, reflecting the value of Cohu's installed base and customer reliance. The recurring revenue has shown sequential growth for four consecutive quarters, indicating a broader market recovery.
  4. Overall Semiconductor Market Recovery and Increased Utilization: Cohu is forecasting another year of growth in 2026, building on a 13% revenue increase in 2025. This positive outlook is supported by improving market fundamentals, with estimated test cell utilization rising to 76% in December 2025, which typically leads to increased demand for semiconductor test equipment and services.

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Share Repurchases

  • Cohu authorized a $70 million share repurchase program on October 28, 2021, and an additional $70 million on October 25, 2022, bringing the total authorized to $140 million.
  • As of March 29, 2025, $22.8 million remained available under the share repurchase program.
  • The company completed the repurchase of 4,022,737 shares for $117.17 million under the buyback program announced in October 2021, with the completion occurring by December 27, 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In March 2021, Cohu completed an underwritten public offering of 4,950,000 shares of its common stock at $41.00 per share, resulting in approximately $203 million in gross proceeds.
  • The net proceeds from the March 2021 offering were intended for the repayment of outstanding principal on its term loan facility and for general corporate purposes, including future growth initiatives.
  • In September 2025, Cohu issued $287.5 million aggregate principal amount of 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031, generating approximately $246.7 million in net proceeds after debt-issuance costs and capped-call transactions.

Outbound Investments

  • Cohu acquired MCT Worldwide, LLC (MCT), a provider of automated solutions for the semiconductor industry, on January 30, 2023.
  • On October 2, 2023, Cohu acquired Equiptest Engineering Pte. Ltd. (EQT), a provider of semiconductor test contactors and other consumables, which had approximately $20 million in trailing twelve months revenue.
  • Cohu completed the acquisition of Tignis, Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) process control and analytics-based monitoring software, on January 7, 2025, funded with cash on hand.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $21 million, which included $9 million for the purchase of its Malaysia factory in Q1 2025.
  • Q4 2025 capital expenditures amounted to $3.4 million, primarily directed towards facility improvements.
  • For Q3 2024, capital expenditures were $2 million, supporting factory operations in the Philippines and Germany for its interface and automation businesses.

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Peer Outperformance in Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

COHU has outperformed 50% of its 26 Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is AEHR. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ranks 2nd of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Semiconductor Materials & Equipment constituents that COHU has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
93%
of 27 industry peers · 264.1% return
3Y
44%
of 27 industry peers · 111.8% return
5Y
50%
of 26 industry peers · 135.4% return
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment peers with revenue growth within 4pp of COHU's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
COHU Cohu -7.2% -89.6x 264.1%111.8%135.4% —
AEHR Aehr Test Systems -8.1% -479.6x 245.6%142.5%681.4% +546pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductor Materials & Equipment is COHU's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 72.0%194.8%342.7% TTMI 927% · FLEX 789% · SANM 478%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment ← 27 102.0%118.1%135.4% AXTI 986% · AEHR 681% · LRCX 558%
Technology Distributors 9 44.1%98.0%108.7% CLMB 415% · AVT 220% · SNX 177%
Electronic Components 26 43.3%84.4%82.0% CLS 4156% · BELFA 1424% · COHR 506%
Communications Equipment 36 7.5%104.3%77.4% AAOI 1583% · LITE 1224% · FEIM 959%
Semiconductors 55 28.5%65.3%39.4% POET 1813% · MU 1461% · NVDA 1049%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 20 23.9%126.2%35.7% SMCI 1072% · DELL 1060% · STX 1049%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 -6.6%47.2%22.6% DOCN 77% · VRSN 42% · GDDY 40%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -21.7%27.9%-3.7% PI 245% · KEYS 136% · VPG 123%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -22.9%-7.7%-18.9% CHRN 505426% · APLD 1054% · TSSI 831%
Application Software 125 -29.5%-14.1%-45.2% VIDA 132400% · INLX 4812% · PLTR 713%
Systems Software 70 -19.2%17.3%-51.2% QNC 555% · PAYS 456% · PANW 409%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

COHUTERONTOKLICFORMAEHRMedian
NameCohu Teradyne Onto Inn.Kulicke .FormFact.Aehr Tes. 
Mkt Price74.55445.94327.1898.70147.70105.00126.35
Mkt Cap3.569.816.25.211.53.38.3
Rev LTM5234,4641,12095090250926
Op Inc LTM-321,377155126131-14128
FCF LTM3580025241136-589
FCF 3Y Avg146162257262-667
CFO LTM471,06526655180-3117
CFO 3Y Avg2983525190123-3106

Growth & Margins

COHUTERONTOKLICFORMAEHRMedian
NameCohu Teradyne Onto Inn.Kulicke .FormFact.Aehr Tes. 
Rev Chg LTM32.7%57.9%8.1%44.4%18.0%-15.2%25.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-7.2%19.0%7.9%7.6%10.5%-8.1%7.7%
Rev Chg Q38.4%103.9%35.3%122.6%31.9%33.7%36.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM8.6%17.9%8.7%23.7%7.4%10.5%9.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM56.3%153.4%-25.1%433.9%213.5%-193.8%104.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-87.1%46.5%-1.3%95.0%192.5%-122.1%22.6%
Op Mgn LTM-6.2%30.9%13.8%13.2%14.5%-28.3%13.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-10.0%23.1%17.1%1.1%8.0%-7.1%4.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM4.1%3.7%1.6%6.5%4.9%5.5%4.5%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%23.9%23.8%5.8%19.9%-6.6%14.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.1%25.3%24.6%12.4%15.2%-5.5%13.8%
FCF/Rev LTM6.7%17.9%22.5%4.3%15.1%-10.8%10.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.8%18.6%22.0%10.0%7.4%-10.1%8.7%

Valuation

COHUTERONTOKLICFORMAEHRMedian
NameCohu Teradyne Onto Inn.Kulicke .FormFact.Aehr Tes. 
Mkt Cap3.569.816.25.211.53.38.3
P/S6.815.614.45.412.866.913.6
P/Op Inc-109.050.7104.541.188.3-236.745.9
P/EBIT-149.151.4104.535.782.1-236.743.5
P/E-90.960.7121.944.699.8-469.852.6
P/CFO75.765.560.793.764.1-1,011.364.8
Total Yield-1.1%1.7%0.8%3.0%1.0%-0.2%0.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.1%0.0%0.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.6%2.4%2.6%3.0%0.7%-0.4%1.5%
D/E0.10.00.10.00.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.0-0.0-0.1-0.0-0.0-0.0

Returns

COHUTERONTOKLICFORMAEHRMedian
NameCohu Teradyne Onto Inn.Kulicke .FormFact.Aehr Tes. 
1M Rtn47.0%24.9%22.1%21.2%42.2%21.7%23.5%
3M Rtn25.8%20.9%6.4%-18.4%19.5%50.1%20.2%
6M Rtn132.0%44.1%51.8%54.7%43.2%136.9%53.2%
12M Rtn269.4%206.8%127.7%147.6%272.1%238.5%222.6%
3Y Rtn114.8%352.9%153.0%118.9%346.6%137.5%145.3%
1M Excs Rtn62.2%29.9%27.8%24.6%52.2%30.1%30.0%
3M Excs Rtn24.5%15.1%5.2%-19.7%22.0%42.8%18.6%
6M Excs Rtn114.4%26.9%34.5%37.7%26.0%120.0%36.1%
12M Excs Rtn249.8%201.6%123.4%127.4%266.6%201.0%201.3%
3Y Excs Rtn37.4%287.1%78.2%34.5%257.6%52.1%65.1%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Interface products, spares, kits (not as part of systems sales) and DI-Core software and services272261312  
Semiconductor test & inspection systems (including kits)181141325  
Semiconductor Test and Inspection   813860
Printed circuit board (PCB) Test    27
Total453402636813887


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20142013200820072006
Semiconductor Equipment27-25 1121
Corporate-8-6   
Microwave Communications-10-6 -21
Video Cameras 1   
Microwave communications  0  
Semiconductor equipment  -5  
Television cameras  -1  
Television Cameras   -2-1
Total9-36-6821


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20212020201920182014
Semiconductor Test and Inspection1,1229689991,038 
Corporate, principally cash and investments137551834 
Printed circuit board (PCB) Test 675758 
Discontinued operations  44 
Corporate    16
Microwave Communications    13
Semiconductor Equipment    320
Total1,2591,0901,0781,134349


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$73.48 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.5 
First Trading Date11/12/1986 
Distance from 52W High-0.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$54.59$43.54
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA34.6%68.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility91.3%68.9%
Downside Capture259.36213.16
Upside Capture329.91329.83
Correlation (SPY)47.6%52.2%
COHU Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.932.794.133.382.741.92
Up Beta0.803.747.674.023.521.85
Down Beta7.012.802.293.342.161.62
Up Capture511%406%369%693%1070%1795%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days13253374146388
Down Capture-160%66%314%215%154%112%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days8163051104359

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with COHU
COHU261.7%68.5%2.15-
Sector ETF (XLK)41.2%26.5%1.2769.1%
Equity (SPY)16.2%13.0%0.8852.2%
Gold (GLD)6.8%29.6%0.2221.7%
Commodities (DBC)44.9%20.8%1.67-6.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.5%13.6%-0.15-4.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.9%44.3%-0.6420.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with COHU
COHU18.2%50.6%0.51-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.5%25.9%0.7367.0%
Equity (SPY)13.1%17.2%0.5858.9%
Gold (GLD)18.4%18.9%0.7913.0%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.415.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.8%-0.0730.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.6%52.2%0.4524.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with COHU
COHU21.1%52.5%0.57-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.9%25.0%0.9059.7%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7255.8%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.4%0.5711.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.3714.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.2%20.7%0.1636.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.1%66.2%1.0419.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8312026-0.7%
Average Daily Volume1.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest8.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity47.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares18.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/20263.3%11.5%3.3%
4/30/2026-3.7%0.3%15.1%
2/12/2026-6.7%-3.8%-12.9%
10/29/20250.2%0.3%-0.0%
7/31/20257.1%9.5%11.4%
5/1/20253.9%0.6%7.8%
2/13/2025-1.6%-2.0%-19.6%
10/31/20249.8%14.0%11.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101213
# Negative141211
Median Positive5.4%5.3%9.3%
Median Negative-4.6%-3.6%-12.7%
Max Positive20.2%35.1%63.1%
Max Negative-16.9%-24.6%-20.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/20263.3%11.5%3.3%
4/30/2026-3.7%0.3%15.1%
2/12/2026-6.7%-3.8%-12.9%
10/29/20250.2%0.3%-0.0%
7/31/20257.1%9.5%11.4%
5/1/20253.9%0.6%7.8%
2/13/2025-1.6%-2.0%-19.6%
10/31/20249.8%14.0%11.8%
7/31/2024-12.5%-24.6%-17.6%
5/2/2024-2.4%-3.5%7.8%
2/15/2024-5.7%-7.4%-9.6%
11/2/20230.3%-3.1%4.9%
8/3/2023-6.3%-6.4%-12.7%
5/4/20232.3%1.7%9.3%
2/16/2023-3.3%-1.5%1.8%
10/27/202214.0%1.7%15.0%
7/28/2022-1.3%7.9%-0.4%
4/28/2022-2.5%4.3%12.2%
2/10/2022-5.5%-0.4%-16.2%
10/28/2021-2.9%6.4%3.4%
7/29/2021-7.6%-7.0%-12.6%
4/29/2021-16.9%-19.8%-20.7%
2/11/20216.9%-0.1%-10.8%
10/29/202020.2%35.1%63.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101213
# Negative141211
Median Positive5.4%5.3%9.3%
Median Negative-4.6%-3.6%-12.7%
Max Positive20.2%35.1%63.1%
Max Negative-16.9%-24.6%-20.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/17/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/16/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K
09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
06/30/202108/02/202110-Q
03/31/202105/04/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/04/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201903/10/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported163.00 Mil170.00 Mil177.00 Mil  Higher New
2026 High-performance computing revenueReported100.00 Mil105.00 Mil110.00 Mil16.7% RaisedGuidance: 90.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 High-Performance Computing RevenueReported80.00 Mil90.00 Mil100.00 Mil  Raised
Q2 2026 RevenueReported137.00 Mil144.00 Mil151.00 Mil   

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 RevenueReported115.00 Mil122.00 Mil129.00 Mil0 Same NewGuidance: 122.00 Mil for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 RevenueReported115.00 Mil122.00 Mil129.00 Mil-2.4%  

Insider Activity

Updated 10/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell1005202673.0021,6621,581,32660,073,671Form
2Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell925202665.0027,2361,770,34054,898,285Form
3Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell921202660.0055,7943,347,64052,309,500Form
4Bohrson, ChristopherChief Recurring OfficerDirectSell917202651.071,00051,0708,104,911Form
5Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell821202655.8210,000558,2008,914,566Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell1005202673.0021,6621,581,32660,073,671Form
2Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell925202665.0027,2361,770,34054,898,285Form
3Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell921202660.0055,7943,347,64052,309,500Form
4Bohrson, ChristopherChief Recurring OfficerDirectSell917202651.071,00051,0708,104,911Form
5Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell821202655.8210,000558,2008,914,566Form
6Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell818202661.901,00061,90010,504,554Form
7Richardson, Nina DirectSell806202651.543,055157,4552,014,853Form
8Caggia, Andrew M DirectSell806202651.7415,252789,0863,351,391Form
9Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell716202657.921,00057,9209,887,060Form
10Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell616202663.881,00063,88010,968,324Form
11Jones, Jeffrey DSr. VP Finance & CFODirectSell526202646.8413,000608,92016,103,217Form
12Muller, Luis APresident & CEODirectSell526202646.6245,1542,105,07943,245,598Form
13Donahue, James A DirectSell526202646.7710,257479,720167,343Form
14Bilodeau, Steven J DirectSell522202644.8510,257460,0262,344,399Form
15Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell518202646.921,00046,9208,103,178Form
16Bendush, William Bendush Living TrustSell514202649.147,500368,5501,217,689Form
17Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell512202651.281,50076,9208,907,439Form
18Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell417202638.001,00038,0006,657,676Form
19Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell317202628.571,00028,5705,034,091Form
20Bohrson, ChristopherSr VP & Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell223202630.231,00030,2305,055,575Form
21Bilodeau, Steven J DirectSell223202631.2611,105347,1421,842,808Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 5, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lightrock Netherlands B.V.$5.6 Mil1.2%39TRIM -11.6%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Divisar Capital Management LLC$5.1 Mil1.4%26ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Lightrock Netherlands B.V.$5.6 Mil1.2%39TRIM -11.6%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lightrock Netherlands B.V.$5.6 Mil1.2%39TRIM -11.6%13F
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