1. Cooper Companies (COO) is projected to strongly outperform the S&P 500, particularly in a recession, rebounding from its 2025 sell-off; 2. The stock trades at decade-low valuations, with renewed insider buying, positive momentum, and a history of resilience during economic downturns; 3. The company leads the global contact lens market, maintains a strong balance sheet, and recently expanded its share repurchase program by $1 billion.