Core Insights - Coherent reported strong performance in Q1 of the fiscal year, with revenue and earnings per share exceeding market expectations, driven by surging demand in AI data centers [1][3] - The company is actively expanding capacity to meet ongoing customer demand, particularly in optical networking products [1][9] Financial Performance - Earnings per share for the quarter reached $1.16, surpassing Wall Street's average estimate of $1.04, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of exceeding earnings expectations [1] - Revenue for the quarter was $1.58 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, also exceeding the expected $1.54 billion [1][8] - Excluding aerospace and defense, revenue growth was 19% year-over-year [1] - Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 38.7%, up 70 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 200 basis points year-over-year [6][8] - Non-GAAP operating profit margin increased from 18% to 19.5%, with operating expenses slightly reduced [6][8] - Net profit reached $226.3 million, with a debt reduction of $400 million, lowering the debt leverage ratio to 1.7 times [8][9] Capacity Expansion - Coherent is doubling its indium phosphide production capacity within the next 12 months, with simultaneous enhancements at facilities in Texas and Sweden [9] - The company is constructing the world's first 6-inch indium phosphide production line, expected to significantly improve production efficiency and reduce costs [9] - Record order volumes were recorded in the data center business, with longer order timelines providing good visibility for future planning [9] Market Demand - The demand for optical networking products, particularly for AI data centers, has reached unprecedented levels, resulting in record bookings [6][9] - The company anticipates continued growth in the data center and telecommunications sectors, with strong order visibility extending to 2028 [12][15] Strategic Focus - The management emphasizes a pricing strategy focused on the value provided by products, particularly in exclusive supply areas, which supports long-term gross margin targets exceeding 42% [6][8] - Ongoing restructuring efforts are aimed at optimizing the product portfolio and operational footprint, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity [20][32]