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On Tuesday, Benchmark analysts adjusted their outlook on Lattice (OTC:LTTC) Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) shares, reducing the price target to $60 from the previous $65 while sustaining a Buy rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets range from $50 to $75, with 8 analysts recently revising their earnings expectations upward. The revision follows the company’s announcement of stable demand and continued design win momentum, which has led to quarter-over-quarter sales growth for the first time since the third quarter of 2023.
Lattice Semiconductor reported a 2.3% increase in sales to $120.1 million, with gross margins climbing to 69.0%, resulting in earnings per share (EPS) of $0.22. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains strong financial health with a 3.66 current ratio and minimal debt levels. The company has seen robust customer activity, achieving a record pace of design wins across various high-tech sectors, including generative AI datacenters, industrial robotics, automotive advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), post-quantum security, and far-edge AI. Subscribers to InvestingPro can access detailed analysis of Lattice’s financial health metrics and 16 additional ProTips.
According to Benchmark analysts, Lattice Semiconductor is not expected to be heavily impacted by tariffs, as 80% of its revenue comes from outside the United States. Over the past two years, the company has conducted all production and outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) with partners located in Asia.
Despite the broader macroeconomic uncertainty and potential indirect effects of the current economic climate, Lattice Semiconductor’s management remains optimistic. The company is witnessing strength across its core end markets and positive consumption trends, backlog, and book-to-bill ratios, which bolster confidence that a U-shaped recovery is taking shape.
Benchmark highlighted Lattice Semiconductor’s effective execution in areas within its control, including maintaining strong cost discipline. The company’s new products are gaining market traction, which is expected to support its projected growth trajectory of 15-20% once overall demand begins to increase.
In other recent news, Lattice Semiconductor reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.22 and revenue of $120.15 million, both aligning with market expectations. Despite meeting forecasts, the company experienced a 15% year-over-year revenue decline, which has contributed to a cautious outlook. Stifel analysts maintained a Buy rating on Lattice Semiconductor, highlighting a significant increase in operating margin to 26.2% and growth in the Industrial & Automotive segment. KeyBanc Capital Markets, however, reduced their price target from $75 to $70 while maintaining an Overweight rating, citing extended timelines for normalizing inventory levels. Loop Capital also adjusted its price target to $75 from $85, noting a continuous decrease in distribution inventory and a positive book-to-bill ratio. Needham analysts reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $70 price target, acknowledging the company’s confidence in its revenue projections despite potential tariff impacts. Lattice Semiconductor’s management anticipates low single-digit revenue growth for 2025, supported by increased customer consumption and a strong backlog, yet remains cautious about the effects of tariffs on future performance.
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