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Investing.com - Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) with an Equal Weight rating and a $60.00 price target on Monday. The semiconductor company, currently trading at $64.70, has shown significant volatility this year with a 15.3% year-to-date return. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for the stock range from $60 to $90.
The research firm acknowledged that Microchip offers self-help attributes and higher earnings per share recovery potential compared to industry peers, but suggested these factors are already reflected in the current share price and investor expectations. This aligns with InvestingPro analysis, which indicates the stock is currently trading near its Fair Value, while 13 analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations upward. Get access to all 12 exclusive ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics with an InvestingPro subscription.
Wells Fargo noted that improved inventory dynamics are expected to drive above-seasonal revenue growth for Microchip over the next three quarters, though the firm believes it may be difficult for the company to exceed what it describes as "elevated expectations."
The firm highlighted Microchip’s strong fiscal second-quarter 2026 bookings but cautioned this creates a challenging setup for fiscal third-quarter guidance, with Street expectations already 5% quarter-over-quarter versus typical low-single-digit seasonal declines.
Wells Fargo also indicated that investor expectations for calendar year 2026 gross margins already account for improved utilization rates and inventory reserve reversals, limiting potential upside surprises. The company maintains a solid gross profit margin of 54.5% and has demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns through 13 consecutive years of dividend increases, with a current yield of 2.8%.
In other recent news, Microchip Technology announced financial results that showed a notable improvement, with a recovery in demand and sequential sales increases for the first time in two years. The company’s performance met expectations, prompting Needham to raise its price target to $77 while maintaining a Buy rating, reflecting optimism in the semiconductor sector. However, TD Cowen lowered its price target to $60, maintaining a Hold rating, as the results, though positive, were seen as modest compared to investor expectations. Susquehanna also adjusted its price target downward to $85 from $90, maintaining a Positive rating but citing macroeconomic uncertainties.
In a strategic development, Microchip’s subsidiary, Silicon Storage Technology (SST), announced a partnership with Deca Technologies to develop a non-volatile memory chiplet package, aiming to enhance modular, multi-die systems. This collaboration combines Deca’s technologies with SST’s SuperFlash embedded flash technology. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its Neutral rating on Microchip Technology with a price target of $70, identifying the company as a preferred name in the Analog semiconductor space. These recent developments highlight a dynamic period for Microchip Technology, with a mix of strategic partnerships and varied analyst perspectives.
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