Benchmark cuts Analog Devices price target to $260 from $275

Published 24/05/2025, 12:08
Benchmark cuts Analog Devices price target to $260 from $275

On Wednesday, Benchmark analyst David Williams revised the price target for Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) stock to $260, down from the previous $275, while maintaining a "Buy" rating on the shares. This adjustment followed the company’s second-quarter results, which outperformed expectations and included a raised outlook, yet ADI’s stock declined by over 4% the same day. With 22 analysts recently revising their earnings estimates upward according to InvestingPro data, the stock’s consensus price targets now range from $155 to $300.

Despite the drop in share price, the company’s second-quarter performance and future outlook were more positive than the market’s reaction indicated. The continued cyclical recovery was evident as bookings, backlog, and demand trends showed improvement across all segments and regions. As a prominent player in the Semiconductors industry with a market capitalization of $104.45 billion and healthy gross margins of 58.76%, Analog Devices maintains a strong market position. Although there was initial investor concern regarding the Automotive segment’s order pull-ins, the company clarified that order patterns have returned to normal.

Excluding the $60-$70 million pull-forward in the second quarter, the outlook was projected to be roughly flat sequentially, aligning with typical seasonal patterns. A significant positive highlight from the earnings report was the notable advancement in the Industrial end market. Here, both bookings and revenue increased across all subsegments, suggesting a promising trend that could lead to improved performance for the semiconductor sector in the June quarter.

The report also indicated that while tariffs might be moderating the initial recovery and masking the actual demand, the broad strength in bookings suggests that the recovery is beginning to take shape. In light of these findings, Benchmark reiterated their "Buy" rating for Analog Devices and adjusted the price target to reflect the recent developments. For a deeper understanding of ADI’s valuation and growth prospects, including 12 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis, visit InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Analog Devices reported earnings that exceeded expectations and provided guidance above market forecasts, highlighting strong performance in its automotive and industrial segments. JPMorgan reiterated its Overweight rating with a $300 price target, citing broad-based bookings strength and a conclusion to the industrial inventory correction. The firm noted that revenue is expected to increase by 4% quarter-over-quarter, with growth driven by the industrial and consumer segments. Meanwhile, Piper Sandler adjusted its price target to $215, maintaining a Neutral stance due to concerns about the automotive market and current valuations. Truist also revised its price target to $219, maintaining a Hold rating while citing potential tariff impacts and investor positioning as concerns. TD Cowen increased its price target to $250, reaffirming a Buy rating and expressing confidence in Analog Devices’ strong inventory management and fab-lite business model. UBS adjusted its price target to $285, maintaining a Buy rating and expressing optimism about the company’s position in rapidly growing markets like electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems. These developments reflect a mix of optimism and caution among analysts regarding Analog Devices’ future performance.

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