{
  "id": 2453676,
  "title": "Cohu senior VP & chief customer officer sells $558,200 in stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/cohu-senior-vp-chief-customer-officer-sells-558-200-in-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:00:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/cohu-senior-vp--chief-customer-officer-sells-558200-in-stock-93CH-4872217"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christopher Bohrson, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Cohu Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU), divested 10,000 shares of the company's common stock on August 19, 2026. The sale amounted to $558,200, with shares exchanged at prices between $55.78 and $55.97 per share, averaging $55.82. This move follows a significant 180% stock price increase for Cohu over the past year, despite a recent 8.3% decline over the last week. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently seems overvalued compared to its estimated Fair Value. Post these transactions, Bohrson personally owns 159,702 shares of Cohu common stock, encompassing 109,565 restricted stock units (RSUs) that are set to convert to stock upon vesting, provided he remains employed and meets certain performance targets. Investors seeking a thorough analysis of Cohu's valuation and performance metrics can refer to the detailed Pro Research Report available for this and over 1,400 other US equities on InvestingPro. Recently, Cohu Inc. reported robust second-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates. The company posted non-GAAP earnings of $0.26 per share, outpacing the expected $0.14. Revenue amounted to $149 million, exceeding the forecasted $144 million and showcasing a 38% year-over-year growth. This surge was fueled by robust demand for semiconductor test equipment, especially in the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector. Furthermore, Cohu's systems revenue increased by a substantial 41% quarter-over-quarter. The company's non-GAAP gross margin stood at 45.5%, slightly above the guidance of roughly 44%. Following these impressive results, Needham elevated its price target for Cohu to $65, maintaining a Buy rating. Analyst Charles Shi commended the company's performance, highlighting that both revenue and profit exceeded initial guidance. This report was AI-assisted and reviewed by an editor.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}