COO Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

COO - The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock

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$59.61
-0.77 (-1.28%) ▼
5d: -0.65%
30d: -14.08%
90d: -28.17%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jun 04, 2026 18d
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Strength: 6.0/10

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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: COO appears deeply undervalued. Market expects -8.6% annual earnings decline despite 27% recent earnings growth. Contrarian opportunity at discount to historical valuation.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$106.49
Based on 6.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$66.12
9.8% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.6x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: COO is currently trading at $59.61, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $60.73 to $69.80. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.9) compared to its historical average (15.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 8.6% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 26.9% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, COO is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $58.89. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (45/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $91.07 (+52.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $60.73 - $69.80
Company Quality Score 64/100 (BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 79.5%

All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 52.8% below Wall St target ($91.07)

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $60.73 - $69.80
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $58.89
Resistance Level $62.87
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of May 15, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 11.87
Wall Street Target $91.07 (+52.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 6.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 26.9%
Profit Margin 9.7%
Valuation Discount vs History -8.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical 11.9 vs 15.6 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -8.6% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $54.48 (-9%)
2-Year Target $49.80 (-17%)
3-Year Target $45.52 (-24%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 12→16) $59.80 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 22.1, Growth: 8.7%) $142.48 (+139%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.9, Growth: 8.7%) $76.65 (+29%)
Bear: (PE: 10.1, Growth: 8.7%) $65.15 (+9%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (30x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 30.04 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.01
Bull Case $132.84 (+123%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 33.0
Base Case $120.76 (+103%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 30.0
Bear Case $41.06 (-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 25.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.9 to 15.6
Stabilization Target: $78.32 (+31.4%)
PE Expansion Potential: +31.4%
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