Business Segments · R&D
Lasers — R&D
Coherent Lasers — R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $30.01M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.6%, from $27.63M to $30.01M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Lasers — R&D shows relatively stable performance with a -1.4% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ2 2025
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a commitment to future growth, while lower spending may signal a focus on short-term profitability.
Detailed definition
Includes all expenses incurred by the Lasers segment to develop new technologies, improve existing products, and maintai...
Peer comparison
Standard R&D expense reporting for technology and hardware companies.
Metric ID:
cohr_segment_lasers_research_and_developmentHistorical Data
3 years
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $123.57M | $110.52M | $120.05M |
| YoY Change | — | -10.6% | +8.6% |
Range$110.52M – $123.57M
CAGR-1.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.0%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coherent's lasers — r&d?
- Coherent (COHR) reported lasers — r&d of $30.01M in Q2 2025.
- How has Coherent's lasers — r&d changed year-over-year?
- Coherent's lasers — r&d increased by 8.6% year-over-year, from $27.63M to $30.01M.
- What is the long-term trend for Coherent's lasers — r&d?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Coherent's lasers — r&d has grown at a -1.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $123.57M to $120.05M.
- What does lasers — r&d mean?
- Spending on innovation and product development within the Lasers segment.