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    Cohu (COHU) Is Down 5.3% After Higher Q2 Sales, Narrower Loss And AI Test Pipeline Update

    Simply Wall St·08/02/2026 10:22:13
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    • Cohu, Inc. has already reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$149 million from US$107.68 million a year earlier and net loss narrowing to US$0.159 million, while also guiding third-quarter 2026 sales to about US$170 million ± US$7 million and confirming completion of a US$117.17 million buyback program.
    • Beneath the headline numbers, Cohu highlighted a growing high-performance computing and AI test pipeline, a recurring revenue mix above half of sales, and Malaysia capacity expansions designed to support future demand.
    • Next, we’ll examine how Cohu’s raised sales outlook and expanding AI-focused test pipeline reshape the investment narrative analysts outlined earlier.

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    Cohu Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Cohu, you have to believe that demand for semiconductor testing, particularly in high performance computing and AI, will translate into growing equipment and recurring revenue over time. The biggest near term catalyst is whether management can convert its expanding AI test pipeline into profitable growth, while the key risk is reliance on a still cyclical, customer concentrated semiconductor market. The latest results and Q3 sales outlook support the catalyst narrative without fundamentally changing these core risks.

    Among recent developments, Cohu’s completion of its US$117.17 million share buyback stands out alongside the improved Q2 2026 results and higher Q3 sales guidance to about US$170 million ± US$7 million. Together, these updates sit against a backdrop of Malaysia capacity expansions and a high performance computing and AI test pipeline that could matter more if cyclical demand holds up and customer qualification progresses as planned.

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    Cohu’s narrative projects $823.8 million revenue and $51.8 million earnings by 2029. This requires 19.6% yearly revenue growth and a $107.3 million earnings increase from -$55.5 million today.

    Uncover how Cohu's forecasts yield a $60.29 fair value, a 26% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Some of the most optimistic analysts were already assuming Cohu could grow revenue toward about US$868 million and earn over US$100 million by 2029, so this Q2 beat and higher Q3 outlook may either reinforce that bullish view or cause others to reassess how realistic it is, especially if AI test demand or customer concentration risks play out differently than expected.

    Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Cohu - why the stock might be worth as much as 34% more than the current price!

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    • A great starting point for your Cohu research is our analysis highlighting 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.
    • Our free Cohu research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Cohu's overall financial health at a glance.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.