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Coherent vs MultiSensor AI Holdings: COHR and MSAI compared
Coherent is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.7M for MultiSensor AI Holdings (Q2 2026). Coherent is growing faster (+50% against +20% a year earlier). Coherent is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.1% against -153.5%.
Where the money goes: COHR and MSAI
Coherent (COHR) · Q1 FY27
Coherent, Q1 FY27: revenue $2.4B (+50% year over year), operating margin 15.1%, net earnings $385M, operating cash flow −$92.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
MultiSensor AI Holdings (MSAI) · Q2 2026
MultiSensor AI Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $1.7M (+20% year over year), operating margin -153.5%, net loss $2.5M, operating cash flow −$2.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Coherent (COHR) | MultiSensor AI Holdings (MSAI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.4B | $1.7M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +50% | +20% |
| Operating margin | 15.1% | -153.5% |
| Net earnings | $385M | −$2.5M |
| Net margin | 16.2% | -145.1% |
| Operating cash flow | −$92.7M | −$2.4M |
| Market value | $39.0B | — |
| P/E | 40.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $368.20 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Coherent
- Datacenter & Communications: $2.0B (82%)
- Industrial: $419M (18%)
MultiSensor AI Holdings
- Hardware: $930K (55%)
- Software: $739K (44%)
- Ancillary Services: $26K (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Coherent or MultiSensor AI Holdings?
Coherent is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.7M for MultiSensor AI Holdings (Q2 2026).
Is Coherent or MultiSensor AI Holdings growing faster?
Coherent is growing faster (+50% against +20% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Coherent or MultiSensor AI Holdings?
Coherent is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.1% against -153.5%.
More: Coherent earnings · how Coherent makes money · MultiSensor AI Holdings earnings · how MultiSensor AI Holdings makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.