5 Best AI Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 Best AI Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years. For a deeper discussion and an extended list, please see the 15 Best AI Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years. 

5. Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 114

Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) is among the Best AI Stocks. 

On June 22, JPMorgan reiterated its Overweight rating after hosting meetings with Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) management. The firm reported that the company described aggregate datacom pricing as healthy, with demand continuing to outpace supply and adoption cycles remaining compressed.

JPMorgan reported that the company’s management is on track with rolling out its new “co-packaged optics” technology. The firm still expects to start making significant money from this technology in the second half of 2026 as customers begin using it on a larger scale. Revenue is expected to grow even further in the second half of 2027 as customers fully expand their systems. The firm also mentioned that this timeline might move faster than expected.

On June 2, Raymond James raised its price target on Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) to $435 from $371. The firm maintained a “Strong Buy” rating on the stock. In a note, the firm stated the company is in a great position across artificial intelligence data center interconnect architectures. The firm said Coherent’s broad optical technology portfolio and intellectual property remain underappreciated, with more upside possible from both transceiver and non-transceiver sales.

Coherent Corp. (NYSE:COHR) produces, refines, manufactures, and markets engineered materials, optoelectronic components and devices, and lasers for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. It works through networking, materials, and laser areas.