Operating Cash Flow CAGR:-78.92%(TTM)
Operating cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history (cash from operations, before capital expenditures).
Over longer horizons, Operating Cash Flow CAGR averages -38.03% over 3 years and -25.80% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Operating cash flow CAGR measures the compound annual growth rate of the cash Coherent, Inc. generates from its core business operations, before capital expenditures, computed from rolling-twelve-month cash-flow statement history.
COHR Operating Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Coherent, Inc. (COHR)
COHR Quarterly Operating Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Operating Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
COHR Operating Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start OCF | End OCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545.73M | $633.60M | +$87.87M | +16.10% | +16.10% |
| 2024 | $634.02M | $545.73M | $-88.29M | -13.93% | -13.93% |
| 2023 | $413.33M | $634.02M | +$220.69M | +53.39% | +53.39% |
| 2022 | $574.35M | $413.33M | $-161.02M | -28.04% | -28.04% |
| 2021 | $297.29M | $574.35M | +$277.06M | +93.19% | +93.19% |
| 2020 | $178.47M | $297.29M | +$118.82M | +66.57% | +66.57% |
| 2019 | $161.01M | $178.47M | +$17.46M | +10.84% | +10.84% |
| 2018 | $118.62M | $161.01M | +$42.40M | +35.74% | +35.74% |
| 2017 | $122.97M | $118.62M | $-4.35M | -3.54% | -3.54% |
| 2016 | $129.37M | $122.97M | $-6.40M | -4.94% | -4.94% |
| 2015 | $95.46M | $129.37M | +$33.90M | +35.52% | +35.52% |
| 2014 | $107.61M | $95.46M | $-12.14M | -11.29% | -11.29% |
| 2013 | $88.07M | $107.61M | +$19.54M | +22.18% | +22.18% |
| 2012 | $73.49M | $88.07M | +$14.57M | +19.83% | +19.83% |
| 2011 | $72.42M | $73.49M | +$1.07M | +1.48% | +1.48% |
| 2010 | $48.91M | $72.42M | +$23.51M | +48.06% | +48.06% |
| 2009 | $45.92M | $48.91M | +$3.00M | +6.53% | +6.53% |
| 2008 | $44.35M | $45.92M | +$1.56M | +3.53% | +3.53% |
| 2007 | $40.79M | $44.35M | +$3.56M | +8.74% | +8.74% |
| 2006 | $18.61M | $40.79M | +$22.18M | +119.15% | +119.15% |
| 2005 | $30.40M | $18.61M | $-11.79M | -38.77% | -38.77% |
| 2004 | $25.64M | $30.40M | +$4.76M | +18.56% | +18.56% |
| 2003 | $16.14M | $25.64M | +$9.50M | +58.89% | +58.89% |
| 2002 | $15.50M | $16.14M | +$634.00K | +4.09% | +4.09% |
| 2001 | $12.54M | $15.50M | +$2.97M | +23.68% | +23.68% |
| 2000 | $9.80M | $12.54M | +$2.74M | +27.92% | +27.92% |
| 1999 | $6.90M | $9.80M | +$2.90M | +42.03% | +42.03% |
| 1998 | $8.40M | $6.90M | $-1.50M | -17.86% | -17.86% |
| 1997 | $3.70M | $8.40M | +$4.70M | +127.03% | +127.03% |
Quarterly Operating Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -$93.80M | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $57.90M | +26.0% | -69.1% |
| Q1 2025 | $45.95M | -64.7% | -70.0% |
| Q4 2025 | $130.28M | -20.1% | -19.7% |
| Q3 2025 | $162.96M | -13.0% | +38.8% |
| Q2 2024 | $187.38M | +22.5% | +179.0% |
| Q1 2024 | $152.98M | -5.8% | -23.0% |
| Q4 2024 | $162.33M | +38.2% | -10.6% |
| Q3 2024 | $117.43M | +74.8% | -23.0% |
| Q2 2023 | $67.17M | -66.2% | -69.5% |
| Q1 2023 | $198.80M | +9.5% | +149.8% |
| Q4 2023 | $181.53M | +19.1% | +32.2% |
| Q3 2023 | $152.43M | -30.9% | +324.3% |
| Q2 2022 | $220.49M | +177.1% | +17.4% |
| Q1 2022 | $79.58M | -42.1% | +52.1% |
| Q4 2022 | $137.32M | +282.3% | +7.7% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Coherent, Inc.
Coherent, Inc. specializes in advanced laser technologies, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes lasers, laser-based solutions, and complete systems. These are deployed across a spectrum of uses, from commercial and industrial operations to critical scientific research. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary areas: laser sources for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial lasers alongside integrated systems. Coherent handles the entire lifecycle of its offerings, from conceptual design and manufacturing to global marketing and ongoing service. Their product portfolio spans lasers, specialized laser tools, high-precision optical components, associated accessories, and sophisticated laser measurement and control devices. These sophisticated tools are integral to fields such as microelectronics fabrication, advanced materials processing, integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and instrumentation, scientific studies, and various governmental programs. Distribution in the U.S. is primarily managed by an in-house sales team, while international markets are reached through a combination of direct sales personnel and independent representatives. Established in 1966, Coherent, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Notably, since July 1, 2022, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Hardware, Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- James Robert Anderson