Cohu (COHU) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.15 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07. This compares to a loss of $0.15 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -324.89%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of semiconductor test equipment would post a loss of $0.19 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.06, delivering a surprise of +68.42%.Over the last four quarters, the compan ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue reached $122 million, a 30% increase year-over-year, with 40% from systems and 60% from recurring revenue [5][10] - Full year revenue for 2025 was $453 million, up 13% year-over-year, indicating a market recovery trajectory [6][10] - Gross margin for Q4 was 40.8%, lower than guidance due to one-time inventory charges [11] - Cash and investments increased by $286 million during Q4, totaling $484 million at year-end [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring revenue grew 4% quarter-over-quarter and 25% year-over-year, representing about 60% of total revenue in Q4 [4][5] - Systems demand increased 47% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher equipment orders from major global customers [4] - The top ten customers accounted for approximately 63% of Q4 bookings, indicating healthy diversification [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Test utilization trends improved, with estimated utilization at 76% by the end of December, with computing at 78% and automotive at 75% [7] - Increased activity noted in automotive and industrial semiconductor sectors, alongside strong demand from RF and connectivity device customers [4][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on high-performance computing, HBM memory, and AI-related high-growth opportunities [11][12] - A strategic convertible notes offering was completed to strengthen the balance sheet and support strategic initiatives [12] - The company aims to support R&D investments enabling design wins in compute markets, including AI data center infrastructure [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating regional shifts and aligning with customers investing in long-term technology transitions [9] - The outlook for Q1 2026 anticipates revenue to be seasonally flat with Q4, with recurring revenue expected to represent about 60% of total revenue [14] - Management expects continued growth in 2026, building on the 13% revenue growth in 2025 [35] Other Important Information - The company secured significant orders for new products, including a high-performance thermal configuration of the Eclipse handler and a multi-unit order for a new handler targeting automotive and AI device tests [8][9] - The company has a solid risk balance profile due to low direct exposure to China and strong customer diversification across North America, Europe, and Asia [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order activity in Q4 - Management noted systems orders were up 47% quarter-over-quarter, with recurring orders up 34% quarter-over-quarter, indicating strong demand [18][20] Question: Revenue from Neon high bandwidth memory - The company exited 2025 with $11 million in HBM revenue and forecasts $15 million to $20 million for 2026 [22] Question: Eclipse activity and capacity - Management confirmed capacity to meet demand for the Eclipse handler, with expectations for increased shipments in the second quarter [25][26] Question: Customer activity changes - Management observed increased demand from traditional customers and strong forecasts for the Eclipse product line in compute and mobile applications [34] Question: IDM vs. OSAT performance - Utilization rates for IDMs were slightly higher than OSATs in Q4, with expectations that OSATs may see faster growth in the first quarter [50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue reached $122 million, a 30% increase year-over-year, with 40% from systems and 60% from recurring revenue [5][10] - Full year revenue for 2025 was $453 million, up 13% year-over-year, indicating a market recovery trajectory [6][10] - Gross margin for Q4 was 40.8%, lower than guidance due to one-time inventory charges, with expectations for Q1 gross margin to return to approximately 45% [11][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring business accounted for about 60% of total revenue in Q4, with recurring bookings up 34% sequentially [4][10] - Systems demand increased by 47% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher equipment orders from major global customers [4][10] - Recurring revenue grew 4% quarter-over-quarter and 25% year-over-year, reflecting strong customer reliance on Cohu [5][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Test serialization trends improved, with estimated test serialization at 76% by the end of December, particularly strong in computing (78%) and automotive (75%) segments [7][10] - The top ten customers accounted for approximately 63% of Q4 bookings, indicating a healthy level of diversification [5][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cohu is focusing on high-performance computing, HBM memory, and AI-related high-growth opportunities, streamlining offerings to better align with customer needs [11][12] - The company aims to support R&D investments enabling design wins in compute markets, including AI data center infrastructure [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating regional shifts and aligning with customers investing in long-term technology transitions [9][10] - The company anticipates a balanced mix of recurring and system revenue, with positive momentum entering 2026 [10][15] Other Important Information - Cash and investments increased by $286 million during Q4, totaling $484 million at year-end, primarily due to proceeds from convertible debt and operational cash generation [12] - Total debt stands at $305 million, including $288 million from the Q4 convertible debt offering [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order activity in Q4 - Management noted systems orders were up 47% quarter-over-quarter, with recurring orders up 34% [18][20] Question: Revenue from Neon high bandwidth memory - The company exited 2025 with $11 million in HBM revenue and forecasts $15 million to $20 million for 2026 [22][23] Question: Eclipse activity and capacity - Management confirmed capacity to meet demand for the Eclipse handler, with production ramping expected in the second quarter [25][26] Question: Customer activity changes - Management observed increased demand from traditional customers and strong pull for the Eclipse product line in compute and mobile applications [34][36] Question: IDM versus OSAT performance - Utilization rates for IDMs were slightly higher than OSATs in Q4, with expectations for OSATs to potentially increase faster in Q1 [49][50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue reached $122 million, a 30% increase year-over-year, with 40% from systems and 60% from recurring revenue [5][10] - Full year revenue for 2025 was $453 million, up 13% year-over-year, indicating a market recovery trajectory [5][10] - Gross margin for Q4 was 40.8%, lower than guidance due to one-time inventory charges [11] - Cash and investments increased by $286 million during Q4, totaling $484 million at year-end [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring business represented about 60% of total revenue in Q4, with recurring bookings up 34% sequentially [4][5] - Systems demand increased by 47% quarter-over-quarter, driven by higher equipment orders from major global customers [4][5] - Recurring revenue grew 4% quarter-over-quarter and 25% year-over-year, reflecting strong customer reliance [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Test serialization trends improved, with overall utilization reaching 76% by the end of December, with computing at 78% and automotive at 75% [6][9] - The top ten customers accounted for approximately 63% of Q4 bookings, indicating healthy diversification [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on high-performance computing, HBM memory, and AI-related high-growth opportunities [11][12] - A strategic convertible notes offering was completed, raising gross proceeds of $287.5 million to strengthen the balance sheet and support strategic initiatives [12][14] - The company aims to support R&D investments enabling design wins in compute markets, including AI data center infrastructure [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating regional shifts while aligning with customers investing in long-term technology transitions [9] - The outlook for Q1 2026 anticipates seasonally flat revenue with recurring revenue expected to represent about 60% of total revenue [15] - Management noted an increase in customer engagement and design win traction, entering 2026 with positive momentum [10][16] Other Important Information - The company secured multiple design wins across various sectors, including automotive ADAS and AI device testing [8][9] - The company has a balanced mix of recurring and system revenue, which is expected to support growth in 2026 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order activity in Q4 - Management noted systems orders were up 47% quarter-over-quarter, with recurring orders up 34% [19][20] Question: Revenue from Neon high bandwidth memory - The company exited 2025 with $11 million in HBM revenue and forecasts $15 million to $20 million for 2026 [22][23] Question: Eclipse activity and capacity - The company confirmed it has the capacity to meet demand for the Eclipse handler, with production ramping expected in the second quarter [25][26] Question: Customer activity changes - Management observed increased demand from traditional customers and strong pull for the Eclipse product line in compute and mobile applications [33] Question: IDM versus OSAT performance - Utilization rates for IDMs were slightly higher than OSATs in Q4, with expectations that OSATs may see faster growth in Q1 [46][47]

Q4'25 FINANCIAL RESULTS February 12, 2026 © Cohu, Inc. All rights reserved. Page 1 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements contained in this presentation may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding order and market trends, design wins, new product introductions or new market opportunities; progress and impact of manufacturing infras ...

Exhibit 99.1 COHU, INC. 17087 VIA DEL CAMPO SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 FAX (858) 848-8185 PHONE (858) 858-8100 www.cohu.com Cohu Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results SAN DIEGO, Calif., February 12, 2026 – Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity, today reported fiscal 2025 fourth quarter net sales of $122.2 million and GAAP loss of $22.5 million or $0.48 per share. Net sales for full year 2025 were $453.0 million with GAAP l ...

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Group 1 - Cohu Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU) is recognized as a promising small-cap tech stock, with B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis raising the price target to $35 from $30, driven by strong AI-driven demand for HBM, CoWoS, and GPUs that currently exceeds supply [1][4] - Despite facing near-term cyclical pressures, the firm expects modest upside for Q4 2025 and stable guidance for early 2026, supported by recovering demand in Taiwan and the automotive and industrial sectors, which are anticipated to drive significant sales and earnings per share growth in the long term [2] - Stifel also raised its price target for Cohu to $32 from $30 while maintaining a Buy rating, based on positive field checks and an increased forecast for 2026 semiconductor equipment spending growth to 10% to 15%, up from the previous estimate of 7% to 8% [3]

Group 1: Cohu Company Overview - Cohu (COHU) shares increased by 7.6% to $27.01 in the last trading session, with a higher-than-average trading volume, contrasting with a 0.2% loss over the past four weeks [1] - The rise in Cohu's stock is attributed to repeat orders for Neon HBM inspection systems, driven by increasing demand for AI-driven semiconductor systems [1] Group 2: Financial Performance Expectations - Cohu is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 146.7%, with revenues projected at $122 million, up 29.6% from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for Cohu has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] Group 3: Industry Context - Cohu is part of the Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry, where Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) also operates, having closed 5.5% higher at $93.9 in the last trading session [4] - Axcelis has a consensus EPS estimate of $1.12 for its upcoming report, which represents a 27.3% decrease from the previous year, and it also holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5]

Core Points - Cohu, Inc. will participate in the 14th Annual NYC Summit Investor Conference on December 16, 2025 [1] - Presentation materials will be available on the company's investor page [1] Company Overview - Cohu is a global technology leader providing test, automation, inspection, and metrology products and services to the semiconductor industry [3] - The company's product portfolio is designed to optimize yield and productivity, thereby accelerating manufacturing time-to-market for customers [3]