800G to 1.6T — Can Coherent Protect Margins?
Coherent reports after Wednesday’s U.S. close, with consensus revenue of about $2.35B and EPS of $2.01. After Marvell’s Lumentum deal reshaped the optical-interconnect landscape, investors will watch 800G/1.6T orders, customer concentration, yields, and margins. Bulls cite tight supply and product upgrades; bears flag expansion costs, M&A competition, and valuation swings. What would drive a re-rating most: backlog, gross margin, or 1.6T shipments?