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Piper Sandler on Cooper Companies (COO): 'What Comes Next?'

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:58:43 -0400

Piper Sandler analyst Jason Bednar reiterated a Neutral rating and $59.00 price target on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO).

The analyst commented: "What Comes Next? Many investors are asking the question “what comes next?” for COO, and that applies across next steps for current activist investors, Board/governance changes that may develop, and/or strategic/financial interest that could still present for either or both of CVI and CSI. Given the variety of questions that exist, we’re using today’s note as a reminder for investors on the timeline of potential events and what could unfold with this story over the next several months. For the

Barclays Starts Cooper Companies (COO) at Equalweight

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:26:05 -0400

Barclays analyst Matt Miksic initiates coverage on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) with a Equalweight rating and a price target of $60.00.

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Shares of Cooper Companies closed at $56.77 yesterday.

New CooperVision® Consumer Insights Report Reveals Multifocal Contact Lenses Are Viewed as a Leading Anti-Aging Solution

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:03:00 -0400

U.S. consumers ranked multifocal contact lenses among their preferred anti-aging solutions, highlighting untapped opportunities for earlier presbyopia conversations, and practice growth

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from CooperVision reveals that vision remains an overlooked, yet high potential part of the healthy aging conversation as consumers increasingly invest in products and services that help them look

New CooperVision® Consumer Insights Report Reveals Multifocal Contact Lenses Are Viewed as a Leading Anti-Aging Solution

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:03:00 -0400

U.S. consumers ranked multifocal contact lenses among their preferred anti-aging solutions, highlighting untapped opportunities for earlier presbyopia conversations, and practice growth

Cooper Companies (COO) Reiterated at Buy by Stifel - Management Upbeat on CL Market

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:27:39 -0400

Stifel analyst Jonathan Block reiterated a Buy rating and $70.00 price target on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO).

The analyst commented, "Our management call touched on a handful of different topics including the Contact Lens landscape, CooperVision’s competitive positioning, future innovation/lenses, and how CooperSurgical plays out from here now that the company has retained the asset. Our Top-10 takeaways are below. While we felt management remains upbeat on the overall CL market and expressed confidence CVI can grow in-line with market (core lenses slightly below offset by growth contribution from MiSight), we take a more conservative stance and reflect +3.1% CVI growth

Seneca Polytechnic and CooperVision Canada open Contact Lens Centre of Excellence to help advance the future of vision care

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the demand for vision care continues to grow, preparing the next generation of eye care professionals has never been more important. To help meet that need, Seneca Polytechnic and CooperVision Canada today announced the opening of the CooperVision Contact Lens Centre of Excellence, a state-of-the-art learning facility that will provide Opticianry students with enhanced hands-on training and real-world industry experience.

Located at Seneca's Newnham Campus, the new Centre of Excellence reflects a shared commitment to advancing vision care through education, technological innovations and professional development. Equipped with industry-leading technology

Seneca Polytechnic and CooperVision Canada open Contact Lens Centre of Excellence to help advance the future of vision care

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

CooperCompanies opens innovation hub, unveils six product pipeline items

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:16:24 -0400

CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) opened a new global innovation facility called The Vision Centre in Southampton, England, and announced six contact lens product advancements planned for launch over the next several years, according to a company statement.

The six product developments include a family of 1-day contact lenses for myopia control, a premium 1-day silicone hydrogel (SiHy) technology, a next-generation SiHy monthly contact lens, an entry-level 1-day SiHy lens, a 1-day SiHy toric multifocal lens, and a new toric 1-day lens for astigmatic patients.

The Vision Centre consolidates research and development, clinical expertise, pilot manufacturing, and commercial capabilities under one roof. The company

CooperCompanies Unveils Accelerated CooperVision Innovation Strategy at The Vision Centre Opening

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Vision Centre Brings Industry Leading Innovation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Eye Care

SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) today reinforced its commitment to accelerate growth at CooperVision with the opening of its new global innovation hub, The Vision Centre, and the announcement of six major product advancements that have been accelerated to launch over the next several years:

The build-out of the world's first & only complete family of 1-day contact lenses for myopia control, built on the world's #1 toric design;
A novel premium 1-day silicone hydrogel (SiHy) technology;
A next-generation

CooperCompanies Unveils Accelerated CooperVision Innovation Strategy at The Vision Centre Opening

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

The Vision Centre Brings Industry Leading Innovation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Eye Care

The build-out of the world's first & only complete family of 1-day contact lenses for myopia control, built on the world's #1 toric design;
A novel premium 1-day silicone hydrogel (SiHy) technology;
A next-generation

CooperVision opens innovation hub in England, unveils product pipeline

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:01:09 -0400

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ: COO), opened The Vision Centre, a new global innovation facility in Southampton, England, and announced six planned product advancements expected to launch over the next several years.

The 9,940-square-meter, multi-story facility will house approximately 350 employees and includes advanced laboratories, pilot manufacturing capability, a clinic, customer engagement spaces, and technology-enabled environments. The company said the facility is designed to integrate research and development, clinical expertise, and commercial capabilities.

The six product advancements outlined by the company include:

A complete family of 1-day contact lenses for myopia control
A novel premium 1-day silicone hydrogel (SiHy) technology
A next-generation SiHy material

CooperVision Powers the Next Era of Eye Care with New Global Vision Centre and Major Pipeline Advancements

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The Vision Centre Brings Industry Leading Innovation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Eye Care

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperVision today unveiled the grand opening of The Vision Centre, the company's new global innovation hub in Southampton, England, and announced six major product advancements that have been accelerated to launch over the next several years.

CooperVision Powers the Next Era of Eye Care with New Global Vision Centre and Major Pipeline Advancements

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The Vision Centre Brings Industry Leading Innovation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Eye Care

Jana Partners urges Cooper Companies to replace CEO and explore asset sales

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:59 -0400

Activist investor Jana Partners has sent a letter to the board of directors of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: COO), calling for a series of governance and strategic changes, including an immediate external CEO search, a new board chair, and the evaluation of asset sales.

In the letter, dated September 17, 2026, Jana Partners Managing Partner Scott Ostfeld cited what he described as Cooper's "chronic underperformance," including issues with inventory management in its CooperVision segment, an inconclusive strategic review of its CooperSurgical segment, and stock repurchases ahead of negative earnings outcomes.

Jana Partners outlined six specific actions it is urging the board

Jana Partners urges Cooper Companies to replace CEO and explore asset sales

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:59 -0400

Jana Partners outlined six specific actions it is urging the board

JANA Partners Sends Letter to Cooper Board of Directors

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Calls for Board to Commence Immediate External CEO Search, Appoint New Board Chair and Explore
Asset Sales

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JANA Partners ("JANA") today announced that it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: COO) ("Cooper" or the "Company") highlighting the companies consistent underperformance and

JANA Partners Sends Letter to Cooper Board of Directors

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Calls for Board to Commence Immediate External CEO Search, Appoint New Board Chair and Explore
Asset Sales

Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES, INC. For: Sep 16 Filed by: Kurzius Lawrence Erik

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:23:00 -0400

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Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES, INC. For: Sep 11 Filed by: Rosebrough Walter M Jr

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:57:00 -0400

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Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES, INC. For: Sep 14 Filed by: Kurzius Lawrence Erik

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:53:00 -0400

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Form 4 COOPER COMPANIES, INC. For: Sep 11 Filed by: Keel Paul A

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:46:00 -0400

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Cooper Cos. (COO) call put ratio 1 call to 2 puts with a focus on September 60 and 70 puts as share price down 13%.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:46:01 -0400

Cooper Cos. (NASDAQ: COO) 30-day option implied volatility is at 29; compared to its 52-week of 27 to 59. Call put ratio 1 call to 2 puts with a focus on September 60 and 70 puts as share price down 13%.

Cooper Companies (COO) PT Lowered to $75 at Mizuho, 'remains undervalued'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:08:14 -0400

Mizuho analyst Anthony Petrone lowered the price target on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) to $75.00 (from $85.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "COO shares are indicated pre-market at levels not seen since 2017, which we believe reflects a mix of CVI sales growth softness, a poor outlook into 1HFY27, and the result of the strategic review: to keep CSI. Based on company commentary, the decision to keep CSI is fresh and strategic planning is ongoing, but COO management is prioritizing a return to more typical business based on the value of offers received for CSI. COO outlined a

Cooper Companies (COO) PT Lowered to $75 at Mizuho, 'remains undervalued'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:08:14 -0400

Mizuho analyst Anthony Petrone lowered the price target on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) to $75.00 (from $85.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Cooper Companies (COO) PT Lowered to $66 at UBS

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:57:27 -0400

UBS analyst Patrick Wood lowered the price target on Cooper Companies (NASDAQ: COO) to $66.00 (from $75.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.