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Bernstein SocGen Group initiated coverage of Infineon Technologies AG (OTC:IFNNY), a $52.26 billion semiconductor giant with robust financials and a "GOOD" overall health score according to InvestingPro, with an outperform rating and a price target of EUR45.00, citing the company’s leadership in automotive microcontrollers and power semiconductors.
The German chipmaker, currently trading at a P/E ratio of 36.78x with annual revenues of $15.83 billion, holds a 32% market share in automotive microcontrollers and 29% in power semiconductors with superior technologies, according to Bernstein’s analysis. The firm highlighted that AI server power content is expected to grow approximately five times between 2024 and 2027, with Infineon positioned as a leading supplier in this growing segment.
While silicon carbide (SiC) faces short-term challenges due to oversupply, Bernstein notes the technology offers a promising growth rate of 24% from 2024 to 2029. Infineon differentiates itself with advanced technology in this area and is not affected by silicon carbide substrate competition.
The industrial and automotive semiconductor cycle has bottomed out, according to the research firm, with margin expansion to 22.6% expected by 2027, up from 15.9% in 2025. This improvement is anticipated due to larger scale and strategic initiatives at the company.
Bernstein projects Infineon will achieve earnings per share growth at a 9% compound annual growth rate from 2024 to 2027, with the EUR45 price target representing 27% upside potential based on a 20x price-to-earnings multiple. For deeper insights into Infineon’s valuation and growth prospects, including exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find our detailed Pro Research Report covering what really matters for informed investment decisions.
In other recent news, Infineon Technologies AG has seen a revision in its stock price target by BofA Securities, which adjusted the target to €45 from €46 while maintaining a "Buy" rating. This adjustment reflects a tempered earnings forecast for the fiscal years 2025 to 2027 due to anticipated foreign exchange headwinds, despite strong demand in the Chinese electric vehicle market and improvements in the industrial and consumer sectors. Meanwhile, Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) Technology Inc. announced it has agreed to sell its Automotive Ethernet business to Infineon Technologies for $2.5 billion. This transaction is expected to close in 2025 and generate significant revenue for fiscal 2026. The sale aligns with Marvell’s strategy to focus on its core data infrastructure market, with the deal anticipated to enhance the value of the Automotive Ethernet portfolio. Additionally, Wolfspeed (NYSE:WOLF), Inc. has appointed Robert Feurle as its new CEO, effective May 1, 2025. Feurle brings over two decades of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership positions at Infineon Technologies and other major firms. His appointment comes as Wolfspeed aims to improve financial performance and accelerate its path to positive free cash flow.
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