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On Thursday, Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) adjusted its financial outlook on Soitec (EPA:SOIT) shares, reducing the price target from EUR70.00 to EUR55.00, while still maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. The adjustment follows the company’s full-year results presentation, which highlighted challenges and a cautious stance for the upcoming quarter.
Soitec, a semiconductor materials specialist, faced a notable drop in its share price, plunging by 21% after the announcement. The company expressed a positive long-term outlook, using the metaphor of awaiting favorable winds to fill its sails again, despite current market uncertainties. These uncertainties stem from geopolitical tensions and customer apprehension, which have led to an excess inventory of wafers in the industry.
The company has also withdrawn its growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026, indicating a conservative guidance for the first quarter of June. Additionally, the discontinuation of the Imager SOI product, which is used in ST Microelectronics’ near-infrared sensors for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), is expected to impact the fiscal year 2026 revenues by approximately 4%. This specific detail had been previously disclosed and was already factored into expectations.
Soitec’s decision to revise its projections comes amid a broader context of unease within the technology sector, where companies are grappling with inventory surpluses and geopolitical concerns affecting customer behavior. The company’s latest guidance and the subsequent price target adjustment by Deutsche Bank reflect these industry-wide headwinds.
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