COO
Cooper Companies (The)NASDAQHealth CareMedical Instruments & SuppliesSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, COO has a composite score of 20.9 and a signal label of "mild favorable." This score is influenced by a medium confidence level of 77.7 and is driven by factors such as macroeconomic conditions related to labor and rates. The scores indicate moderate risk, with sector performance at 7.6 and quality at 56.4. The analysis is provisional.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)0.09
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $1.19 → $1.19 (+0.1% / 30d). 1 raised, 0 cut, 15 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 65% of analysts rate Buy.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
Market and fundamentals agree — analysts are positioned bullishly on a fundamentally strong name.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
4 material events in the last 24 months — top 4 listed below.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Increase free cash flow to $600-$625M in FY 2026capital allocationon track76% progress
3/5: “CEO: 'We remain on track with our long-term outlook for generating more than $2.2 billion in free cash flow from 2026 through 2028.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Free cash flow guidance for FY 2026 is $600-$625 million. Cash from operations in 2026-Q1 was $260.9 million, indicating progress towards the target. The trajectory is delivering as planned.
- 2.Maintain strong share repurchase programcapital allocationmixed35% progress
3/5: “CEO: 'Our strong free cash flow also supported ongoing share repurchases, which remain a core element of our capital-allocation strategy.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. Repurchased $92.5 million of common stock in 2026-Q1, supported by strong free cash flow. This aligns with the stated capital allocation strategy, indicating active execution.
- 3.Enhance operating margins through disciplined executioncoston track94% progress
3/5: “CEO: 'Operating margins exceeded expectations, reflecting disciplined execution and meaningful synergies delivered through last year's reorganization.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. Operating margin improved from 19% in 2025-Q1 to 21% in 2026-Q1, reflecting disciplined execution and synergies from reorganization. The trajectory shows progress in enhancing margins.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 24%; 252d 34%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −29%. Bad day move −3%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLV) — 0.93 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 44/100, drawdown 42/100, beta 93/100, earnings vol —.
Calm + bullish setup — clean pre-earnings positioning pattern.
via XLV
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 3 guided quarters · 361.3% avg surprise
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Increase free cash flow to $600-$625M in FY 2026
Capital allocationFocus on generating free cash flow between $600 million and $625 million for fiscal year 2026.
On trackStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Free cash flow guidance for FY 2026 is $600-$625 million. Cash from operations in 2026-Q1 was $260.9 million, indicating progress towards the target. The trajectory is delivering as planned.
Free cash flow guidance for FY 2026 is $600-$625 million76%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We remain on track with our long-term outlook for generating more than $2.2 billion in free cash flow from 2026 through 2028.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-03-05Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-03-05Show history (2)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'We remain on track with our long-term outlook for generating more than $2.2 billion in free cash flow from 2026 through 2028.'”
- 2025-Q4Multiple sources
“Guidance: 'Fiscal 2026 free cash flow of $575 - $625 million.'”
- #2
Maintain strong share repurchase program
Capital allocationContinue share repurchases as a core element of capital allocation strategy.
MixedNewly stated in 2026-Q1. Repurchased $92.5 million of common stock in 2026-Q1, supported by strong free cash flow. This aligns with the stated capital allocation strategy, indicating active execution.
Repurchased $92.5 million of common stock in 2026-Q135%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'Our strong free cash flow also supported ongoing share repurchases, which remain a core element of our capital-allocation strategy.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-03-05Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-03-05Show history (1)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'Our strong free cash flow also supported ongoing share repurchases, which remain a core element of our capital-allocation strategy.'”
- #3
Enhance operating margins through disciplined execution
CostFocus on improving operating margins by leveraging operating expense efficiencies.
On trackNewly stated in 2026-Q1. Operating margin improved from 19% in 2025-Q1 to 21% in 2026-Q1, reflecting disciplined execution and synergies from reorganization. The trajectory shows progress in enhancing margins.
94%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'Operating margins exceeded expectations, reflecting disciplined execution and meaningful synergies delivered through last year's reorganization.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-03-05Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-03-05Show history (1)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'Operating margins exceeded expectations, reflecting disciplined execution and meaningful synergies delivered through last year's reorganization.'”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Looks cheaper than most peers in the same business.
Cheaper than its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
62 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
COO Cooper Companies (The) | +21 | fair | moderate |
LLY Lilly (Eli) | +21 | full | moderate |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | +18 | full | low |
ABBV AbbVie | +12 | fair | low |
UNH UnitedHealth Group | +24 | fair | elevated |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If health_care sector trend rises from +0.06 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently RAISED as of 2026-03-05)-16 pts
- If labor state reverses from -0.31 (negative) to +0.31 (positive)-6.8 pts
- If health_care sector trend falls from +0.06 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
- If rates state reverses from -0.37 (negative) to +0.37 (positive)-2.9 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-05-044d agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On May 4, 2026, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, on recommendation of the Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved an increase in the size of the Board from nine directors to ten directors effective as of July 1, 2026, and approved the appointment of Paul Kee…
executive changeneutralscore 51 - 2026-03-052mo agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 5, 2026, The Cooper Companies, Inc. issued a press release reporting results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2026. A copy of this release is attached and incorporated by reference. This information, including the exhibits(s) hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securiti…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 15 - 2026-02-043mo agoItem 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Amendment No. 3 to Term Loan Agreement On February 3, 2026, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 3 to Term Loan Agreement (the “Third Amendment to 2021 Loan Agreement”), among the Company, as the borrower, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), as administrative agent, to amend the Term Loan Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2021 (as previously…
capital allocationneutralscore 8 - 2025-12-124mo agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 9, 2025, Brian G. Andrews, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the “Company”), assumed the role of principal accounting officer of the Company from Agostino Ricupati, who will continue in the role of the Company’s Senior Vice President, Tax. Mr. Andrews has served as the Company…
executive changeneutralscore 3
Score history
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