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Cohu is a supplier of test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, interface solutions, vision inspection, and micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) test solutions. It offers equipment and services for semiconductor industry and its test subcontractors.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 1957 | |
| HQ | Poway, CA, US | Map |
| Website | cohu.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More | |
| Overall Culture | A- | More |
Recent NewsAll News
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- Cohu (COHU) Presents At Needham 2018 Automotive Tech Day - Slideshow
- Semiconductor Chip Handler Market Analysis & Forecast to 2023: Multitest, Seiko Epson Corporation, Multitest, ASM Pacific Technology, Cohu
- Cohu's (COHU) CEO Luis Müller on Q1 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Key People/Management at Cohu
Luis A. Müller
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Jeffrey D. Jones
Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Thomas D. Kampfer
Vice President, Corporate Development, General Counsel and Secretary
Pascal Rondé
Senior Vice President, Global Customer Group
Christopher G. Bohrson
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Test Handler Group
Ian Lawee
Vice President and General Manager, Semiconductor Test Group
Cohu Office Locations
Cohu has offices in Poway, Lincoln, Milpitas, Norwood and in 24 other locations
Poway, CA, US (HQ)
12367 Crosthwaite Cir
Lincoln, RI, US
6 Court Dr
Milpitas, CA, US
880 N McCarthy Blvd #100
Norwood, MA, US
825 University Ave
Richardson, TX, US
3317 Essex Dr #200
Saint Paul, MN, US
4444 Centerville Rd #105
Cohu Financials and Metrics
Cohu Revenue
Cohu's revenue was reported to be $636.01 m in FY, 2020
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2020) | 636.0m |
Gross profit (FY, 2020) | 271.8m |
Gross profit margin (FY, 2020), % | 42.7% |
Net income (FY, 2020) | (13.8m) |
EBIT (FY, 2020) | 3.3m |
Market capitalization (26-Feb-2021) | 1.8b |
Closing stock price (26-Feb-2021) | 43.5 |
Cash (26-Dec-2020) | 149.4m |
EV | 2.0b |
Cohu's current market capitalization is $1.8 b.
Annual
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 115.1m | 127.0m | 170.7m | 159.5m | 143.0m | 145.1m | 171.5m | 162.7m | 169.9m |
Accounts Receivable | 85.2m | 91.5m | 78.6m | 131.1m | 134.4m | 126.5m | 111.5m | 122.5m | 116.8m |
Prepaid Expenses | 18.5m | 22.3m | 19.1m | 20.8m | 20.4m | 18.0m | |||
Inventories | 62.7m | 63.1m | 63.8m | 130.7m | 137.2m | 133.9m | 134.9m | 141.8m | 137.9m |
Annual
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 | Q1, 2019 | Q2, 2019 | Q3, 2019 | Q1, 2020 | Q2, 2020 | Q3, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 8.1m | 19.8m | 24.6m | (22.7m) | (42.0m) | (52.4m) | (17.3m) | (22.0m) | (28.7m) |
Depreciation and Amortization | 2.5m | 4.9m | 7.3m | 15.0m | 30.1m | 45.4m | 13.0m | 26.0m | 39.3m |
Inventories | (338.0k) | (1.4m) | (2.6m) | 2.5m | (2.5m) | (660.0k) | (6.1m) | (13.1m) | (11.4m) |
Accounts Payable | 2.9m | 3.9m | 1.0m | (3.5m) | 4.0m | (2.8m) | 55.0k | 6.8m | (3.5m) |
| USD | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 195.9k |
Financial Leverage | 1.5 x |
Cohu Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Xcerra | October 01, 2018 | $796 m |
| Kita Manufacturing | January 05, 2017 | $15 m |
| Ismeca | December 10, 2012 | |
| Rasco | December 08, 2008 | $80 m |
| KryoTech | May 06, 2005 | |
| Schlumberger - Automated Systems Business | July 18, 2001 | $14.20 m |
| Cohu Foreign Sales Ltd. | ||
| Delta Design, Inc. | ||
| Delta Design (Littleton), Inc. | ||
| FRL, Incorporated |
Cohu Revenue Breakdown
Cohu revenue breakdown by business segment: 92.7% from Semiconductor Test and Inspection and 7.3% from PCB Test
Cohu revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 13.0% from Taiwan, 8.9% from Philippines, 35.0% from Rest of the World, 20.3% from China, 10.6% from Malaysia and 12.3% from United States
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Cohu Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Ratings
Cohu Online and Social Media Presence
Cohu's Trends
Cohu Company Culture
Overall Culture
A-
79/100
CEO Rating
A
80/100
Compensation
C+
69/100
Cohu News and Updates
May 08, 2019
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May 29, 2018
Semiconductor Chip Handler Market Analysis & Forecast to 2023: Multitest, Seiko Epson Corporation, Multitest, ASM Pacific Technology, Cohu
A new research study from HTF MI with title United States Semiconductor Chip Handler Market Report 2018 provides an in-depth assessment of the Semiconductor Chip Handler including key market trends, upcoming technologies, industry drivers, challenges, regulatory policies, key players company profile…
May 08, 2018
Cohu to buy Xcerra for $796 million after blocked Chinese deal
(Reuters) - Cohu Inc will buy rival Xcerra Corp for about $796 million, the semiconductor testing company said on Tuesday, two months after a U.S. security panel blocked Xcerra's sale to a Chinese state-backed fund.
Cohu Blogs
March 01, 2021
Cohu Announces Proposed Public Offering of 4,500,000 Shares of Common Stock
POWAY, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 1, 2021-- Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU ), a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment and services, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,500,000 shares of its common stock.
February 16, 2021
Cohu Ships the 4000th Handler from its Melaka Operation to Infineon Technologies
Cohu Ships the 4000th Handler from its Melaka Operation to Infineon Technologies
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Tue, 02/16/2021 - 16:06
Cohu Ships the 4000th Handler from its Melaka Operation to Infineon Technologies
February 16, 2021 at 4:05 PM EST
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February 11, 2021
Cohu Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Operating Results
Fifth consecutive year of revenue growth; 5-year CAGR 18.7% Record fourth quarter revenue $202.4 million ; up 34% quarter-over-quarter Fourth quarter gross margin of 45.1%; non-GAAP gross margin of 45.0% Record fourth quarter orders driven by mobility, automotive and industrial segment strength
February 02, 2021
Cohu To Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Results on February 11
POWAY, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2021-- Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU ), a global leader in back-end semiconductor equipment and services will release financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time .
January 07, 2021
Cohu Introduces cRacer mmWave Interface Platform for Semiconductor Test
Cohu Introduces cRacer mmWave Interface Platform for Semiconductor Test
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Thu, 01/07/2021 - 09:01
Cohu Introduces cRacer mmWave Interface Platform for Semiconductor Test
January 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST
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January 05, 2021
Cohu to Participate at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference
Cohu to Participate at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference
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Tue, 01/05/2021 - 16:07
Cohu to Participate at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference
January 5, 2021 at 4:05 PM EST
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Cohu Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cohu founded?
Cohu was founded in 1957.
Who are Cohu key executives?
Cohu's key executives are Luis A. Müller, Jeffrey D. Jones and Thomas D. Kampfer.
How many employees does Cohu have?
Cohu has 3,200 employees.
What is Cohu revenue?
Latest Cohu annual revenue is $636 m.
What is Cohu revenue per employee?
Latest Cohu revenue per employee is $198.8 k.
Who are Cohu competitors?
Competitors of Cohu include Hitachi High-Tech, SCREEN Holdings and Teradyne.
Where is Cohu headquarters?
Cohu headquarters is located at 12367 Crosthwaite Cir, Poway.
Where are Cohu offices?
Cohu has offices in Poway, Lincoln, Milpitas, Norwood and in 24 other locations.
How many offices does Cohu have?
Cohu has 29 offices.
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