COHU INC (COHU)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements including expectations of market conditions, challenges and plans, within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by that statute. Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs, including estimates and projections about our business and include, but are not limited to, statements concerning financial position, business strategy, our industry environment, market growth expectations, and plans or objectives for future operations. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and may cause actual results to differ materially from management’s current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include those set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors”. The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the time they are made, and do not necessarily reflect management’s outlook at any other point in time. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or for any other reason, however, readers should carefully review the risk factors set forth in other reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC after the date of this Quarterly Report. This Form 10-Q also contains estimates, projections and other information concerning our industry, our business, and the markets for certain of our products. Information that is based on estimates, forecasts, projections, market research or similar methodologies is inherently subject to uncertainties and actual events or circumstances may differ materially from events and circumstances reflected in this information. Unless otherwise expressly stated, we obtained this industry, business, market, and other data from reports, research surveys, studies, and similar data prepared by market research firms and other third parties, industry, and general publications, government data, and similar sources.

OVERVIEW

Cohu was founded in 1947 and is a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity. We serve global semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors with a broad portfolio of products and services.

For the three months ending June 27, 2026, net sales increased 19.1% sequentially to $149.0 million. Revenue from our capital equipment products is primarily driven by customers’ capital expenditures and operating budgets, which depend on capacity utilization, inventory levels, and anticipated end market demand and may fluctuate significantly with industry conditions, with capital spending related to artificial intelligence (“AI”) and high performance computing currently more resilient than automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. In contrast, revenue from our recurring products, such as test consumables and services, is influenced by the volume of semiconductor devices tested and customers’ ongoing technology transitions, and because this revenue is tied to the installed base and production activity rather than discrete capital purchase decisions, it is generally more stable and less cyclical than capital equipment revenue.

Global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors continue to influence the semiconductor industry. While elevated interest rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty have moderated capital spending in certain end markets, industry conditions continue to be bifurcated. While automotive, and consumer-oriented semiconductor markets show improvement, customers continue to manage inventory levels closely and are cautious with capacity investments, leading many semiconductor companies to maintain cost controls and carefully manage expansion plans.

By contrast, demand related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), high performance computing, and data center applications has remained comparatively strong and continues to support investment in advanced semiconductor testing and inspection solutions. Demand for semiconductors for the industrial market increased during the second quarter as reflected by an increase in estimated test cell utilization to low 80% at the end of June. During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, our net sales benefited from increased customer activity associated with AI driven computing applications, and higher demand in the industrial semiconductor market, which helped to offset ongoing weakness in automotive, and consumer focused markets. These trends are broadly consistent with market conditions and customer spending patterns specific to our end markets.

In response to economic conditions, in fiscal 2025, we initiated a global restructuring program designed to improve profitability while maintaining investments in product development. We continue to manage our cost structure with discipline while preserving flexibility to support anticipated growth opportunities, particularly in AI related applications. We remain focused on building a well balanced and resilient business model, executing on customer design wins, and developing innovative products. We are expanding our addressable market with new test, inspection, automation, and AI-driven software solutions and are encouraged by increasing customer adoption of semiconductor test and inspection equipment used in AI enabled data centers. Despite continued near term variability across certain semiconductor end markets, we believe our long term market drivers remain intact, supported by increasing semiconductor complexity, higher quality and reliability requirements, test intensity, automation, smart manufacturing initiatives, and the proliferation of electronics across automotive, mobile, industrial, computing, and consumer markets.

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Cohu, Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

June 27, 2026

Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience, forecasts and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, however actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. Some of our accounting policies require us to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain.

Our critical accounting estimates that we believe are the most important to investors’ understanding of our financial results and condition require complex management judgment and include:

Below, we discuss these policies further, as well as the estimates and judgments involved. We also have other policies that we consider key accounting policies; however, these policies typically do not require us to make estimates or judgments that are difficult or subjective.

Revenue Recognition: Our net sales are derived from the sale of products and services and are adjusted for estimated returns and allowances, which historically have been insignificant. We recognize revenue when the obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of our systems and non-system products or the completion of services. In circumstances where control is not transferred until destination or acceptance, we defer revenue recognition until such events occur. Revenue for established products that have previously satisfied a customer’s acceptance requirements is generally recognized upon shipment. In cases where a prior history of customer acceptance cannot be demonstrated and in the case of new products, revenue and cost of sales are deferred until customer acceptance has been received. Our post-shipment obligations typically include standard warranties. Service revenue is recognized over time as the transfer of control is completed for the related contract or upon completion of the services if they are short-term in nature. Spares and contactor and kit revenue are generally recognized upon shipment. Certain of our equipment sales have multiple performance obligations. These arrangements involve the delivery or performance of multiple performance obligations that may occur at different points in time or over different periods of time. For arrangements containing multiple performance obligations, the revenue relating to the undelivered performance obligation is deferred using the relative standalone selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until satisfaction of the deferred performance obligation. Unsatisfied performance obligations primarily represent contracts for products with future delivery dates. On June 27, 2026, we had $4.8 million of revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) with expected durations of over one year. As allowed under ASC 606, we have opted not to disclose unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with original expected durations of less than one year. We generally sell our equipment with a product warranty. The product warranty provides assurance to customers that delivered products are as specified in the contract (an “assurance-type warranty”). Therefore, we account for such product warranties under ASC 460, and not as a separate performance obligation. The transaction price reflects our expectations about the consideration we will be entitled to receive from the customer and may include fixed or variable amounts. Fixed consideration primarily includes sales to customers in which the amount of consideration is known as of the end of the reporting period. Variable consideration includes sales in which the amount of consideration that we will receive is unknown as of the end of a reporting period. Such consideration primarily relates to sales made to certain customers with cumulative tier volume discounts offered. Variable consideration arrangements are rare; however, when they occur, we estimate variable consideration as the expec

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

OVERVIEW

Cohu is a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity. We serve global semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors with a broad portfolio of products and services.

For the fiscal year ending December 27, 2025, our net sales increased 12.7%, year-over-year, to $453.0 million. Revenue from our capital equipment products is primarily driven by customers’ capital expenditures and operating budgets, which can fluctuate significantly based on variations in their business conditions. These expenditures depend on current and anticipated market demand for semiconductor devices and the products that incorporate them. In contrast, revenue from our recurring products—such as test consumables and services—is influenced by the volume of semiconductor devices tested and the ongoing introduction of new technologies by our customers. As a result, recurring generally provides a more stable source of revenue and exhibits less cyclicality than capital equipment products.

Global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors have recently impacted the semiconductor industry. Higher cost of capital, slowing demand, and elevated inventory levels have led many semiconductor companies to reduce costs, delay capacity expansions, and implement workforce reductions. Current year’s net sales were driven by stronger demand for mobile and AI-based computing applications. While the global macroeconomic environment continues to weigh on automotive, industrial, and consumer segments, demand for mobile and AI-based computing applications helped offset these pressures. In response to economic conditions, on February 19, 2025, we initiated a global restructuring program designed to improve profitability while maintaining investment in product development.

To offset dilution from share-based compensation plans, we repurchased 432,288 shares of our common stock for approximately $8.6 million during fiscal 2025. We remain focused on building a well-balanced and resilient business model, executing on customer design wins, and developing innovative products. We are expanding market opportunities with new solutions and are encouraged by growing demand for semiconductor testing and inspection used in AI data centers. Despite near-term industry weakness, we believe our long-term market drivers remain intact, supported by increasing semiconductor complexity, quality demands, test intensity, automation, smart manufacturing initiatives, and the proliferation of electronics across automotive, mobile, industrial, computing, and consumer markets.

Application of Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience, forecasts and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances; however actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. Some of our accounting policies require us to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our critical accounting estimates that we believe are the most important to investors’ understanding of our financial results and condition require complex management judgment and include:

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Below, we discuss these policies further, as well as the estimates and judgments involved. We also have other policies that we consider key accounting policies; however, these policies typically do not require us to make estimates or judgments that are difficult or subjective.

Revenue Recognition: Our net sales are derived from the sale of products and services and are adjusted for estimated returns and allowances, which historically have been insignificant. We recognize revenue when the obligations under the terms of a contract with our customers are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of our systems and non-system products or the completion of services. In circumstances where control is not transferred until destination or acceptance, we defer revenue recognition until such events occur. Revenue for established products that have previously satisfied a customer’s acceptance requirements is generally recognized upon shipment. In cases where a prior history of customer acceptance cannot be demonstrated and in the case of new products, revenue and cost of sales are deferred until customer acceptance has been received. Our post-shipment obligations typically include standard warranties. Service revenue is recognized over time as the transfer of control is completed for the related contract or upon completion of the services if they are short-term in nature. Spares and contactor and kit revenue are generally recognized upon shipment. Certain of our equipment sales have multiple performance obligations. These arrangements involve the delivery or performance of multiple performance obligations that may occur at different points in time or over different periods of time. For arrangements containing multiple performance obligations, the revenue relating to the undelivered performance obligation is deferred using the relative standalone selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until satisfaction of the deferred performance obligation. Unsatisfied performance obligations primarily represent contracts for products with future delivery dates. At December 27, 2025, and December 28, 2024, we had $5.1 million and $5.6 million of revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) with expected durations of over one year, respectively. As allowed under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), we have opted not to disclose unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with original expected durations of less than one year. We generally sell our equipment with a product warranty. The product warranty provides assurance to customers that delivered products are as specified in the contract (an “assurance-type warranty”). Therefore, we account for such product warranties under ASC Topic 460, Guarantees (“ASC 460”), and not as a separate performance obligation. The transaction price reflects our expectations about the consideration we will be entitled to receive from the customer and may include fixed or variable amounts. Fixed consideration primarily includes sales to customers in which the amount of consideration is known as of the end of the reporting period. Variable consideration includes sales in which the amount of consideration that we will receive is unknown as of the end of a reporting period. Such consideration primarily relates to sales made to certain customers with cumulative tier volume discounts offered. Variable consideration arrangements are rare; however, when they occur, we estimate variable consideration as the expected value to which we expect to be entitled. Included in the transaction price estimate are amounts for which it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. The estimate is based on information available for projected future sales. Variable consideration that does not meet revenue recognition criteria is deferred. Accounts receivable represents our unconditional right to receive consideration from our customer. Payments terms do not exceed one year from the invoice date and therefore do not include a significant financing component. To date, there have been no material impairment losses on accounts receivable. There were no material contract assets recorded on the consolidated balance sheet in any of the periods presented. On shipments where sales are not recognized, gross profit is generally recorded as deferred profit in our consolidated balance sheet representing the difference between the receivable recorded and the inventory shipped.

Accounts Receivable: We maintain an allowance for estimated credit losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of our customers deteriorates, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Our customers include semiconductor manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors throughout many areas of the world. While we believe that our allowance for credit losses is adequate and represents our best estimate of future losses we will continue to monitor customer liquidity and other economic conditions, which may result in changes to our estimates.

Inventory: The valuation of inventory requires us to estimate obsolete or excess inventory as well as inventory that is not of saleable quality. The determination of obsolete or excess inventory requires us to estimate the future demand for our products. The demand forecast is a direct input in the development of our short-term manufacturing plans. We record valuation reserves on our inventory for estimated excess and obsolete inventory and lower of cost or net realizable value concerns equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated realizable value based upon assumptions about future product demand, market conditions and product selling prices. If future product demand, market conditions or product selling prices are less than those projected by management or if continued modifications to products are required to meet specifications or other customer requirements, increases to inventory reserves may be required which would have a negative impact on our gross margin.

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Income Taxes: We estimate our liability for income taxes based on the various jurisdictions where we conduct business. This requires us to estimate our (i) current taxes; (ii) temporary differences that result from differing treatment of certain items for tax and accounting purposes; and (iii) unrecognized tax benefits. Temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities that are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based upon all available evidence, it is more likely than not that som

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