Cohu Stock Surpasses 200-Day Moving Average

Semiconductor equipment maker Cohu sees shares rise above key technical indicator.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:34pm

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Shares of Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:COHU) passed above their 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday, a milestone that often signals a positive shift in a stock's long-term momentum. The stock traded as high as $31.78 before closing at $30.23 on volume of over 550,000 shares.

Why it matters

Crossing above the 200-day moving average is considered an important technical indicator, as it suggests the stock may be entering a bullish phase after a period of consolidation or decline. This could signal increased investor confidence in Cohu's business outlook and future growth prospects.

The details

Cohu, which provides semiconductor test and inspection solutions, has seen its stock price rise steadily in recent months. Wall Street analysts have a mixed view on the company, with five having a 'buy' rating and two a 'sell' rating, and an average price target of $34. The company's latest quarterly results, reported in February, missed analyst estimates, though revenue was up nearly 30% year-over-year.

  • Cohu stock passed above its 200-day moving average of $25.42 on Thursday, March 28, 2026.
  • The stock traded as high as $31.78 on the day.

The players

Cohu, Inc.

A global provider of semiconductor test and inspection solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products designed to support chip manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, and electronics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

TD Cowen

A Wall Street research firm that covers Cohu and has a 'buy' rating on the stock.

Evercore

A Wall Street research firm that initiated coverage of Cohu with an 'outperform' rating and $35 price target.

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What they’re saying

“COHU has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. TD Cowen upped their price target on Cohu from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a 'buy' rating in a report on Friday, February 13th.”

— TD Cowen, Wall Street Analyst

“Evercore assumed coverage on shares of Cohu in a research report on Monday, March 16th. They set an 'outperform' rating and a $35.00 target price on the stock.”

— Evercore, Wall Street Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching to see if Cohu can maintain its momentum and continue trading above the 200-day moving average, which could signal further upside for the stock.

The takeaway

Cohu's stock crossing above its 200-day moving average is a positive technical signal that suggests the semiconductor equipment maker may be entering a bullish phase, though the company's fundamentals remain mixed based on recent earnings and analyst views.