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Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.

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Ahead of fourth-quarter earnings, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya is looking closely at automotive demand headwinds and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43101141/chinese-stocks-rally-after-trump-skips-tariff-threats-boosting-market-optimism">possible trade war</a> with China.
The Semiconductor Analyst: Arya also published a note on the semiconductor industry on Tuesday, covering several companies:
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<li>Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>) — Neutral rating with a price target of $215.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $255.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $75.</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) — Underperform rating with a price target of $65.</li>
<li>Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $265.</li>
</ul>
Arya noted that sentiment is slightly negative compared to last quarter. He added that short-term turbulence can be supplanted by a &#8220;rotation into cyclicals&#8221; during the second half of 2025.
Arya is still concerned about trade relations between the U.S. and China.
&#8220;China is also an emerging risk, where growing trailing-edge capability means intensifying competition in low-end/non-core markets for vendors which could drive pricing down,&#8221; Arya wrote. &#8220;Fallout from any trade war retaliation could force a reset of estimates.&#8221;
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Texas Instruments: The analyst&#8217;s Neutral rating for Texas Instruments is linked to another possible cut to estimates in the short term. Arya expects a business &#8220;trough&#8221; during the year&#8217;s first half based on waning automotive demand. The analyst also noted the company&#8217;s business in China.
&#8220;TXN is the largest vendor among diversified peers and has relatively high China exposure (20% of sales vs. 10- 35% for peers). Both the company and our checks suggest TXN is using aggressive pricing as a lever to preserve share.&#8221;
Bank of America&#8217;s expectations for fourth-quarter earnings are in line with consensus.
NXP: Arya cited strong margins, relatively low market valuation, fast growth and an &#8220;inevitable&#8221; automotive recovery as the rationale for his Buy rating for NXP.
Amid expectations for underperformance in the first half of the year, Arya expects NXP to endure a &#8220;shallower&#8221; downcycle than its peers.
ON: The analyst&#8217;s revenue expectations for ON in the fourth quarter fall slightly below Wall Street consensus estimates.
Still, Arya is optimistic for the year&#8217;s second half, citing the company&#8217;s advantage in electric vehicles.
&#8220;In Auto, recent China strength may be reflecting pull-in ahead of tariffs while 2H&#8217;24 EV ramps in Europe fell below expected volumes. Industrial faces headwinds from worsening macros in Europe/China and may have not corrected enough (-30% peak-to-trough decline to date vs. at least -40% for peers),&#8221; the analyst said.
Microchip: Arya cites CEO uncertainty, inventory pile-up, and operational restructuring efforts as reasons for his pessimism in Microchip Technology. The analyst expects revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share to fall below consensus expectations in the fourth quarter.
Arya says that shares look expensive at current valuations with possibly significant downside in the long run.
Analog Devices: The analyst expects Analog Devices to report revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share around Wall Street&#8217;s estimates.
Arya cited the company&#8217;s differentiated precision analog portfolio as support for a possible turnaround in the second half of the year.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Goldman Sachs cut the price target for D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) from $200 to $171. Goldman Sachs analyst Susan Maklari maintained a Buy rating. D.R. Horton shares closed at $138.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<li>Keybanc cut the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) from $90 to $70. Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained an Overweight rating. Microchip Technology shares closed at $55.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) from $150 to $160. UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Sell rating. IBM shares closed at $217.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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In the latest quarter, 17 analysts provided ratings for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Microchip Technology and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $82.88, accompanied by a high estimate of $95.00 and a low estimate of $63.00. This current average has decreased by 9.45% from the previous average price target of $91.53. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736863230_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Microchip Technology among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Danely</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blayne Curtis</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Buchalter</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lipacis</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weston Twigg</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harsh Kumar</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Microchip Technology. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Microchip Technology compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Microchip Technology's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Microchip Technology's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Microchip Technology analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Microchip Technology</h2>
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Microchip Technology's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Microchip Technology's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -48.37%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.74%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Microchip Technology's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.24%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.5%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.03, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What 17 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Microchip Technology

Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $70.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Microchip Technology, Lowers Price Target to $70

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and peer chip stocks, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), are trading lower Friday as the chip companies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">remain susceptible to</a> potential sanctions on China regarding artificial intelligence chip exports.
The Biden administration could restrict Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments with three-tier export rules favoring allies like Taiwan and barring Tier 3 nations like China.
The Chinese semiconductor equipment industry was estimated to reach $230 billion in 2024, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1345380/china-size-of-the-semiconductor-equipment-market/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to</a> Statista.
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Also on Friday, Taiwan Semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42907937/taiwan-semiconductor-hits-26-3-billion-q4-revenue-reportedly-ends-powerair-deal-over-huawei-chip-breach-amid-us-sanctions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported consolidated revenue</a> of 2.89 trillion New Taiwan dollars between January and December 2024 (up by 33.9% year-on-year), implying it made a consolidated revenue of 868.46 billion New Taiwan dollars ($26.3 billion versus a consensus of $26.2 billion) for the December quarter, up from $19.62 billion a year ago.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari pointed out that the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment sectors offer significant potential for generating alpha in 2024, particularly among companies supporting the build-out of AI infrastructure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers in AI Infrastructure</h3>
Several stocks in the sector have greatly outperformed the broader market, delivering strong returns:
<ul>
<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) +245%</li>
<li>Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) +171%</li>
<li>Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) +108%</li>
<li>Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) +83%</li>
<li>Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) +64%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Underperformers in Analog, MCU, and Power</h3>
In contrast, stocks in the Analog, MCU, and Power sectors have significantly underperformed, with notable declines in:
<ul>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) -36%</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) -38%</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) -21%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weak Performance in Semiconductor Capital Equipment</h3>
Similarly, stocks in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Materials segments also lagged behind, including:
<ul>
<li>Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHU#NASDAQ">COHU</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) -17%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) -8%</li>
<li>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) +&lt;1%</li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) +8%</li>
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In 2025, Hari recommended investors to own industry leaders in AI and cyclical names as he expected the magnitude of AI earnings beats to moderate, while he envisioned earnings revisions in broad-based semiconductors to turn positive in the latter half of the year. Hari&#8217;s Buy-rated ideas include Nvidia, Broadcom, Lam Research, Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) (also on the Conviction List) and Entegris.
Hari noted Nvidia&#8217;s GPU as the industry standard, which is supported by the company&#8217;s large installed base, robust developer ecosystem, and presence in all major Clouds. Nvidia and its partners&#8217; ability to innovate will help them preserve their moat.
Broadcom is favorably positioned alongside Nvidia, backed by continued growth in the AI Semiconductor business with a potential acceleration in Networking, a recovery in the cyclical parts of its Semiconductor portfolio, sustained revenue growth, and margin expansion in Software.
In 2025, although challenging supply-demand dynamics in conventional DRAM and NAND are likely to keep a lid on Street estimates and Micron&#8217;s valuation multiple in the near term, Hari expects share gains in HBM and enterprise SSD, together with a gradually improving supply-demand backdrop in conventional DRAM and NAND, to catalyze positive EPS revisions and, in turn, better relative stock price performance.
Hari expects Lam Research to outperform its immediate peers in 2025. In addition to a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market, he expects idiosyncratic drivers such as the adoption of Gate-All-Around transistors in leading-edge Foundry/Logic and the resumption of technology transitions in 3D NAND to support revenue growth that exceeds the overall WFE market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hari expects Teradyne to benefit from share gains in Compute SoC test, HBM test, recovery in Mobile SoC test and stabilization and /acceleration in Robotics revenue growth.
The analyst also upgraded NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral.
The NXP upgrade reflects the analyst&#8217;s belief that the Automotive MCUs market will begin to price in a cyclical recovery in 2025. Additionally, NXP is taking sufficient strategic steps, mainly its growing focus on the Chinese OEMs, to gain a share in the Automotive semiconductor market over the medium to long run. There is ample potential for NXP&#8217;s gross and operating margins to expand on a cross-cycle basis.
Although Hari remains constructive on the company&#8217;s ability to take share from Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in x86-based computing across PCs and traditional servers, the analyst is increasingly concerned that the rise of Arm-based custom CPUs coupled with the competitive intensity in accelerated computing will weigh on AMD&#8217;s revenue growth relative to peers, exert upward pressure on AMD&#8217;s operating expenditure profile and, in turn, weigh on the stock&#8217;s multiple. 
The underperformance reflects weakness in PC and traditional end-demand and, more recently, slower-than-expected growth in Data Center GPUs.
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Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $85 to $72.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Microchip Technology, Lowers Price Target to $72

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>819</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>853</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 38952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 10538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4834 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 82 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 2634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 13165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 1822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3073 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 262 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.9K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1833 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 3114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.0K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 4570 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 853 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $72 to $63.

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The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday.Com Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 6, Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained Monday.Com with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $350 to $345. The company' stock fell around 22% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNDY">52-week low of $174.75</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MNDY Price Action: Shares of Monday.Com fell 4.9% to close at $225.36 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 16, B of A Securities downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and lowered its price target from $80 to $65. The company's stock fell around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP">has a 52-week low</a> of $55.29.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.4</li>
<li>MCHP Price Action: Shares of Microchip Technology fell 1.4% to close at $57.47 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 3, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained Western Digital with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $90 to $82.. The company's stock fell around 8% over the past month and has a 52-week l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC">ow of $48.96</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.6</li>
<li>WDC Price Action: Shares of Western Digital fell 1.2% to close at $64.87 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">WDC shares</a>. </li>
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Microchip Technology's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NYSE">MCHP</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 30.99 million shares sold short, which is 6.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.42 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Microchip Technology Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735822823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Microchip Technology has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Microchip Technology's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Microchip Technology's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.81%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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As traders look forward to2025, a fresh question emerges: Should you chase the winners, pick the laggards, or focus on undervalued opportunities with high analyst backing?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) delivered a 15.2% year-to-date gain as of Dec. 23, cooling off after a massive 65% surge in 2023. Within the group, performance varied wildly:
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<li>Top Performers: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 180%, while Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gained 109%.</li>
<li>Biggest Laggards: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) sank 60%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) fell 36%, and ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) dropped 20%.</li>
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The key takeaway? The semiconductor market is far from homogenous, with companies diverging sharply based on their ability to capitalize on emerging trends like AI.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5 Chip Stocks Analysts Are Betting On for 2025</h3>
Rather than chasing laggards or jumping on already overheated names, traders might want to focus on undervalued semiconductor stocks that align with analysts' bullish forecasts. 
Here are five potential winners for 2025:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">5. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price) : 32.02%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +3.29%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 67.97%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $136.21 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 17.7x</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">4. Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 33.08%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -2.20%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 79.78%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.09 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 38.6x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 43.12%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +4.80%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 71.93%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $99.64 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 11.4x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. </h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 45.83%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -15.34%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 127.59%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $202.53 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 27.7x</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Microchip Technology</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 49.26%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -36.11%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 30.90%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.94 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 34.9x</li>
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading higher after the United States said it is opening an investigation into China's policies for the semiconductor industry. China's Commerce Ministry says the U.S. investigation will disrupt the chip industry and supply chains.

The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Axcelis Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACLS#NASDAQ">ACLS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Nov. 6, Axcelis Technologies posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. President and CEO Russell Low commented, &#8220;Axcelis executed well in the third quarter with results relatively in-line with our expectations. While we anticipate a near term digestion of mature node capacity through the first half of 2025, customer engagement is strong and our long-term growth opportunity remains squarely intact highlighted by attractive secular growth in silicon carbide, a cyclical recovery in our memory and general mature markets, market share gains in advanced logic and regional penetration of the Japan market.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 9% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACLS">52-week low of $68.79</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.60&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>ACLS Price Action: Shares of Axcelis Technologies fell 2.5% to close at $69.18 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest ACLS news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 6, Wells Fargo analyst Joseph Quatrochi maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $220 to $210.. The company's stock fell around 4% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMAT">has a 52-week low</a> of $148.06.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.31</li>
<li>AMAT Price Action: Shares of Applied Materials fell 2.4% to close at $161.44 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in AMAT stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 11, Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintained A.O. Smith with a Buy and lowered the price target from $91 to $90. The company's stock fell around 14% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP">low of $55.90</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.86</li>
<li>MCHP Price Action: Shares of Microchip Technology fell 0.3% to close at $55.99 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in MCHP shares</a>. </li>
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the information technology sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.16%</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Atif Malik maintained a Sell rating and cut the price target from $83 to $72 on Nov. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 83%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Harsh Kumar maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $95 to $85 on Nov. 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 83%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 13, the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.55, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.52. Quarterly sales of $1.025 million were in line with the analyst consensus estimate.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to l<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">atest SWKS new</a>s. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.14%</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C J Muse reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $125 on Oct. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $150 on Oct. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 22, the company reported first-quarter revenue of $2.17 billion, beating the consensus of $2.119 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.24%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Vivek Arya downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut the price target from $80 to $65 on Dec. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg maintained a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $90 to $87 on Dec. 3. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 3, Microchip cut revenue guidance for the December 2024 quarter and announced manufacturing restructuring plans after a deep dive into the company&#8217;s operations..</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in MCHP stock</a>. </li>
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) had a rocky year. While semiconductors at large posted historic gains through 2024&#8217;s first half, they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40754938/semiconductor-etfs-take-a-beating-dragged-lower-by-nvidia-amd-and-broadcom-stocks">erased much of their gains</a> in the late summer and fall. One industry analyst is optimistic about the industry&#8217;s prospects in 2025.
The Semiconductor Analyst: Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya named six of his top semiconductor picks for 2025:
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<li>NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) with a price target of $190.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) with a price target of $250.</li>
<li>Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) with a price target of $140.</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) with a price target of $92.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) with a price target of $90.</li>
<li>Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) with a price target of $365.</li>
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/12/42511580/microchip-technology-faces-multiple-headwinds-heading-into-2025-turns-analyst-bearish">analyst also downgraded</a> Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>).
The AI Boom: Arya cited Nvidia, Broadcom and Marvell as the leaders in AI. He says Lam Research&#8217;s capital expenditures will recover in 2025 along with the reduction of China headwinds. The analyst also thinks ON Semiconductor will recover from cyclical trends while Cadence Design will benefit from its resiliency.
The analyst sees the semiconductor industry&#8217;s upcycle lasting into 2025. He noted that past bullish cycles have lasted, on average, roughly 10 quarters, while current bullishness has only lasted five quarters.
Arya sees two major trends affecting the industry in 2025.
&#8220;In the first half, we expect the AI investments driven by AI training and scaling of models to continue, doubling down on the Nvidia Blackwell deployment ramps driven by cloud customers,&#8221; the analyst said. &#8220;At the same time, we expect trends for non-AI end markets to remain weak throughout 1H.&#8221;
Arya expects the CHIPS Act, enacted under President Joe Biden, to remain in place following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. He expects all remaining funding to be dispensed in 2025.
The analyst sees the automotive and industrial industries as fueling semiconductor demand in the year&#8217;s second half.
&#8220;In the second half, we expect a pickup in auto/industrial semis as customer/channel inventories normalize (replenishment + easy comps), as well as a pickup in global auto production,&#8221; Arya said.
The analyst projected electric vehicle sales to reaccelerate 29% year-over-year.
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Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) has put the brakes on its application for US semiconductor grants <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42344223/struggling-chipmaker-microchip-hits-pause-on-biden-semiconductor-subsidy">worth $162 million from the Chips Act</a>.
Microchip Technology is facing multiple headwinds into 2025, which are both industry and company-related, according to Bank of America Securities.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a5e02943eaaa00018d9399/vivek-arya">Analyst Vivek Arya</a> downgraded the rating for Microchip Technology from Neutral to Underperform, while slashing the price target from $80 to $65.
The Microchip Technology Thesis: All chipmakers are facing the risk of a "severe downturn" due to weak global demand and high customer and channel inventories, Arya said in the downgrade note.
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He added that Microchip Technology has even higher exposure to "industrial microcontrollers that saw (in hindsight) unsustainable pricing, take/pay contracts and excess inventory issues," which resulted in a more than 50% correction in quarterly sales from the peak in the June 2023 quarter.
Added to this are headwinds like its CEO transition, the announced closure of the Arizona fab and the return of CHIPS Act funds, all of which suggest "a lack of any meaningful demand recovery near-term," the analyst further stated.
Price Action: Shares of Microchip Technology had declined by 1.80% to $58.85 at the time of publication on Monday.
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