COHUTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Cohu, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — +18.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cohu, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Quality (17): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on COHU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $65 → $69 |
| 31 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $54 → $65 |
| 22 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $65 |
| 10 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $50 → $70 |
| 9 July 2026 | Baird | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Baird | Initiates | Outperform | $65 |
| 16 June 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. COHU appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cohu, Inc. announced that management will participate at the 7th Annual Needham Virtual Semiconductor & SemiCap 1x1 Conference on August 19, 2026, and the 2026 Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference on August 25, 2026.
Why it matters — Cohu watchers may gain insight into the company by following management's presentations at these investor conferences.
A Zacks Investment Research note discusses the Wall Street consensus price target for Cohu (COHU), which implies roughly 28.3% upside potential. The article notes that while such price targets are not highly effective according to empirical research, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could signal near-term upside for the stock.
Why it matters — COHU watchers would care because the report points to analyst consensus suggesting material upside potential and favorable earnings-estimate revisions for the company.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Cohu, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's quarterly results and management's discussion. The item provides an account of the call's content.
Why it matters — A COHU watcher would care because the earnings-call transcript is a primary source for the company's quarterly performance commentary and forward-looking remarks.
Cohu, Inc. reported Q2 earnings and revenues that beat estimates, driven by AI compute demand, higher tester and recurring sales, and a favorable product mix.
Why it matters — A COHU watcher would care because better-than-expected results driven by AI compute and recurring revenue show growing demand for the company's testing solutions.
Cohu reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.14 per share, compared to $0.02 per share a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and significant year-over-year improvement could signal stronger operational performance for Cohu.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Cohu, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $70, with estimates ranging from $65 to $80. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Cohu, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cohu, Inc. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Cohu, Inc. ranks 68 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +18.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cohu, Inc. 68 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cohu, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for COHU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $65 to $80 over the next 12 months.
Cohu, Inc. returned +183.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cohu Inc. is a global supplier of equipment and services that optimize semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Aug 2026): "Cohu to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences". Cohu, Inc. announced that management will participate at the 7th Annual Needham Virtual Semiconductor & SemiCap 1x1 Conference on August 19, 2026, and the 2026 Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference on August 25, 2026.
Cohu Inc. is a global supplier of equipment and services that optimize semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity. The company provides back-end semiconductor test and handling capital equipment, interface products, inspection metrology automation systems, micro-electromechanical system test modules, test contactors, thermal subsystems, and data analytics software. These solutions serve semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors for wafer level and device package testing, including pick-and-place handlers and gravity feed handlers. Cohu Inc. supports key markets such as data centers, high-bandwidth memory (HBM), AI compute, automotive, and industrial semiconductors, with notable offerings like the Neon inspection metrology platform for HBM. It operates internationally, including in the United States, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Poway, California, Cohu Inc. plays a vital role in the semiconductor equipment sector by enhancing test cell utilization and enabling advanced manufacturing processes.
CEO Dr. Luis Antonio Müller Ph.D. · 2,777 employees · United States · https://www.cohu.com