Benchmark maintains Buy rating on Tower Semiconductor stock

Published 11/04/2025, 14:56
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On Friday, Benchmark analysts maintained their Buy rating and $60.00 price target for Tower Semiconductor stock (NASDAQ:TSEM), aligning with the broader analyst consensus that shows strong bullish sentiment. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets range from $48.10 to $60.00, suggesting significant upside potential from current levels. The endorsement follows a virtual conference call earlier this week with Dr. Marco Racanelli, President of Tower Semiconductor, and Dr. Amol Kalburge, Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing, which was held for institutional investors.

During the call, Dr. Racanelli expressed optimism about the near-term increase in customer activity, particularly within the company's RF Infrastructure business. This segment provides Silicon Germanium (SiGe) and Silicon Photonics (SiPho) process technology to the optical infrastructure market, a demand that is largely driven by growing Artificial Intelligence budgets. The company's strong financial health, evidenced by an "GOOD" rating from InvestingPro, supports its ability to capitalize on these opportunities, with a notably strong current ratio of 6.18 and minimal debt exposure.

The discussion also touched upon the current global tariff environment. Despite the volatility, Tower Semiconductor has managed to maintain a strong competitive position. The company noted that semiconductors have so far been exempt from the President's global tariffs, although there is an expectation of sector-specific tariffs in the future.

Tower Semiconductor has reported increased strength in its Infrastructure business and is prepared for what is anticipated to be a softer wireless market. The company's substantial domestic manufacturing capacity and its valuation, which is near the sector's low at 13 times the next year's estimated earnings per share of $2.57, were also highlighted as reasons for Benchmark's reiterated Buy rating and price target.

In summary, Benchmark's reiteration of the Buy rating and price target for Tower Semiconductor stock is based on the company's encouraging customer activity, strategic positioning amidst tariff concerns, and strong valuation metrics.

In other recent news, Tower Semiconductor has shown significant revenue growth, ending the year with a 5% sequential and 10% annual increase. Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintained a "Buy" rating on the company, with a price target of $60.00, citing a positive performance trajectory and alignment with Street consensus for the March quarter. The company's forecast for fiscal year 2025 suggests continued revenue growth both annually and sequentially, with expectations of accelerated momentum later in the year. Additionally, Acree noted Tower Semiconductor's strong position to benefit from the early stages of the next industry upcycle, particularly in relation to AI Data Center expansion.

In response to a recent market decline triggered by data from Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, Benchmark analysts, including Acree, identified Tower Semiconductor as an investment opportunity, suggesting that the stock was oversold. Benchmark raised the price target for Tower Semiconductor to $60, reinforcing its "Buy" rating. This adjustment reflects the firm's optimism about the company's recovery potential and less volatile future earnings projections. The revised price targets by Benchmark provide guidance for investors considering Tower Semiconductor amidst the current market dynamics.

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