Coherent, Inc. reported strong financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.69, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 252%. The company's revenue reached $1.44 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.37 billion and marking a 27% increase compared to the previous year. Free cash flow also showed significant improvement, totaling $185 million, up from $72 million year-over-year. For the upcoming third quarter, Coherent provided guidance of revenue between $1.39 billion and $1.48 billion, with EPS expected to be in the range of $0.75 to $0.95, aligning closely with analyst estimates of $0.76. Following the earnings announcement, Coherent's stock price rose approximately 15% in response to the positive results and outlook.