Cooper Companies (COO) stock
Health Care · Health Care Supplies
Cooper Companies (COO) is a Health Care Supplies company in the Health Care sector, headquartered in San Ramon, California. As of October 23, 2026, COO closed at $61.21, a market capitalization of $11.64 billion, the 478th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $4.24 billion in revenue (+1% year over year) and $678.00 million in free cash flow. The stock trades at 21.0x trailing earnings and 13.0x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -17.9% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -10.1% a year
- 52-week range: $51.01 – $89.83
- Gross margin 65.9%, operating margin 20.8%
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 55th largest of 60 Health Care stocks in the S&P 500
COO price chart
1Y price change: -17.9% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COO | +9.2% | -25.3% | -17.9% | -8.8% | -10.1% | +3.2% | +5.0% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1983.
COO key statistics
- Market cap
- $11.6B
- #478 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.0x
- Forward P/E
- 13.0x
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.91
- Revenue (TTM)
- $4.2B
- +1%
- Free cash flow
- $678.0M
- Gross margin
- 65.9%
- Operating margin
- 20.8%
- Return on equity
- 6.8%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $51.01 – $89.83
- Beta
- 0.82
- Price / sales
- 2.7x
- EV / EBITDA
- 15.3x
- Debt / equity
- 0.34x
- Employees
- 15,000
COO report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth0.6%D
- Gross margin65.9%A
- Operating margin20.8%B
- FCF margin16.0%B
- Return on equity6.8%D
- Net debt / EBITDA2.8xD
- Forward P/E13.0xA
- PEG ratio0.5xA
- Shareholder yield2.5%C
- Share count change / yr0.2%C
Cooper Companies financials
Revenue went from $2.0B in fiscal 2016 to $4.1B in fiscal 2025, growing 8.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.4B | $2.9B | $3.3B | $3.6B | $3.9B | $4.1B |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.5B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $2.7B |
| Operating income | $324.1M | $429.1M | $403.1M | $546.7M | $311.8M | $505.8M | $507.6M | $533.1M | $705.7M | $682.9M |
| Net income | $273.9M | $372.9M | $139.9M | $466.7M | $238.4M | $2.9B | $385.8M | $294.2M | $392.3M | $374.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.40 | $1.88 | $0.70 | $2.33 | $1.20 | $14.79 | $1.94 | $1.48 | $1.96 | $1.87 |
| Free cash flow | $357.0M | $466.4M | $475.3M | $421.1M | $176.2M | $524.2M | $450.4M | $215.0M | $288.1M | $433.7M |
| Buybacks | $0 | $55.0M | $0 | $156.1M | $47.8M | $24.8M | $78.5M | $0 | $0 | $290.1M |
| Dividends paid | $2.9M | $2.9M | $2.9M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $3.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Diluted shares | 196.0M | 198.4M | 198.8M | 200.0M | 198.4M | 199.2M | 198.8M | 199.3M | 200.4M | 200.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into COO?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $14.3B and $678.0M of trailing free cash flow, Cooper Companies needs to grow free cash flow about 11.9% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 19.7% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 32.7x vs. median 32.6x (10th–90th percentile 17.8x–77.2x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
COO earnings
Next report: December 10, 2026. Cooper Companies has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.1B (+1% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $1.12 | $1.15 | +2.7% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | $1.09 | $1.21 | +10.5% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $1.03 | $1.10 | +7.0% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $1.11 | $1.15 | +3.3% |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $1.07 | $1.10 | +3.0% |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.93 | $0.96 | +3.3% |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.91 | $0.92 | +0.9% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $1.00 | $1.04 | +4.0% |
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COO news
- Medical Devices & Supplies - Diversified Stocks Q2 Highlights: CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO) · Oct 14, 2026
- Cooper Companies Director Kurzius Buys 10,000 Shares for $539,100. What Does This Insider See in Shares? · Oct 7, 2026
- Recently Appointed Cooper Companies Director Paul Keel Buys $250,000 Stock. Does This Signal Shares are a Buy? · Oct 7, 2026
- Cooper Companies Director Rosebrough Buys 10,000 Shares for $542,000. What Does His Move Say About This Eye Care Stock? · Oct 6, 2026
- Cooper Companies Director Kurzius Buys $549,300 in Shares. Is the Eye Care Stock About to Rally? · Oct 2, 2026
COO stock FAQ
What is COO's market cap?
Cooper Companies's market capitalization is $11.64 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 478th in the S&P 500.
What is COO's P/E ratio?
COO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.0x and a forward P/E of 13.0x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 32.6x.
Does COO pay a dividend?
No. Cooper Companies does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has COO stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, COO returned -17.9% over one year, -10.1% a year over five years, +3.2% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is COO stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Cooper Companies must grow free cash flow about 12% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 20% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
When does COO report earnings?
Cooper Companies is expected to report earnings on December 10, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Cooper Companies have?
Cooper Companies has about 15,000 full-time employees, or $282,460 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology