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Mark Lin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Semtech Corp (NASDAQ:SMTC), a $2.6 billion market cap semiconductor company, executed several stock transactions on April 1, 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The transactions included sales of common stock totaling $34,890. These sales were executed at prices ranging from $34.38 to $35.06 per share, notably above the current trading price of $29.71. InvestingPro data shows the stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 41% decline year-to-date.
Additionally, Lin exercised stock options, acquiring 3,164 shares of common stock at no cost. Following these transactions, Lin’s total direct ownership stands at 14,114 shares. The transactions were conducted under a pre-arranged trading plan. According to InvestingPro analysis, analysts maintain a bullish outlook on SMTC (NASDAQ:SMTX), with 9 analysts recently revising their earnings estimates upward. Subscribers can access 10+ additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics for deeper insights into Semtech’s performance and valuation.
In other recent news, Semtech Corporation reported its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, exceeding expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40, compared to the forecasted $0.33. The company achieved a revenue of $251 million, slightly above the expected $250.18 million, marking a 6% sequential increase. Despite a positive performance, UBS analysts adjusted their outlook on Semtech, lowering the stock price target to $60 from $65 while maintaining a Buy rating. Similarly, Stifel analysts revised their 12-month price target to $54 from $60, also retaining a Buy rating, following Semtech’s solid fourth-quarter results.
The company’s guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 suggests a slight revenue decrease to $250 million at the midpoint, attributed to an "air pocket" with Semtech’s CopperEdge anchor customer. Meanwhile, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) and Semtech announced the release of a new 1.6T OSFP Active Copper Cable aimed at AI/ML and data center markets, highlighting the growing demand for higher bandwidth interconnect solutions. This collaboration integrates Semtech’s CopperEdge technology and is designed to work with the latest 200G/lane switches and xPUs.
Industry analyst Bob Wheeler from LightCounting anticipates the deployment of 224G/lane data center infrastructure to begin in 2025, with 1.6T ACCs playing a crucial role in supporting higher interconnect speeds. The new product promises ultra-low power consumption and latency, which are essential for AI/ML workloads. Despite some challenges, Semtech remains optimistic about its long-term prospects, focusing on strategic R&D investments and margin expansion to support future growth.
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