Coherent Corp. (COHR) Stock: JPMorgan Raises Target to $215 as AI Data-Center Catalysts Drive Fresh Focus (Dec. 15, 2025)
As of Monday, December 15, 2025, Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is back in the spotlight after a new wave of analyst commentary and product momentum rekindled investor interest in the photonics and advanced materials name. The stock traded around $180 in the latest session, with an intraday range roughly spanning the mid-$170s to low-$180s, as traders weighed upbeat growth narratives against ongoing volatility in AI-linked equities. What’s powering the renewed attention is a clear convergence of themes that matter to the market right now: AI data-center buildouts, next-generation optical networking (including “multi-rail” infrastructure), and silicon carbide (SiC) materials that address