Coherent Corp. (COHR) Gains on AI Data Center Networking Demand and Margin Expansion

Coherent Corp. (COHR) saw its shares rise due to increased demand for AI data center networking and improved profit margins, as highlighted in Invesco Ltd’s Small Cap Value Fund’s Q4 2025 investor letter. The Invesco fund outperformed its benchmark, with strong performance in the Information Technology sector. Despite Coherent’s gains, the fund suggested that other AI stocks might offer even greater short-term returns.