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Semtech Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, algorithms and wireless semiconductors, connectivity modules, gateways, routers and connected services for IoT. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems and IoT Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically majority of the company's revenue is earned from Asia Pacific region, company also operates in North America and Europe.

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Shares of Semtech Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) were down 5.8% at last check on Wednesday, despite the company&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45631709/semtech-stock-slides-on-q1-earnings-key-details-from-the-quarter">upbeat first-quarter results</a>.
Here are some key analyst takeaways.
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<li>Stifel <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58d94a95b85e930001fd9dd2/tore-svanberg">analyst Tore Svanberg</a> reiterated a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $42 to $45.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58fe05b80bd9910001595370/harsh-kumar">analyst Harsh Kumar</a> maintained an Overweight rating and price target of $55.</li>
<li>Roth Capital Partners <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ff56e50bd9910001fba880/scott-searle">analyst Scott Searle</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating and price target of $65.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e21cde3430dee0001c717dd/quinn-bolton">analyst Quinn Bolton</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $54.</li>
</ul>
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Stifel: Growth momentum continued at Semtech's Infrastructure segment, with sales growing by 5% sequentially and 30% year-on-year to $72.8 million, Svanberg said in a note. The company reported "yet another record in Data Center (DC) sales," which grew by 3% sequentially and 143% year-on-year to at $51.6 million, he added.
Semtech's profitability improved. Non-GAAP operating margins are projected to expand from 16.4% in fiscal 2025 to 18.9% in fiscal 2026 and 20.2% in fiscal 2027. "Notably, SMTC continues to pay down debt with its FCF generation," the analyst stated.
Piper Sandler: Semtech reported strong quarterly results, with revenues of $251.1 million and earnings of 38 cents per share beating consensus of $250.1 million and 37 cents per share, respectively, Kumar said. The company's gross margins, at 53.5%, came in slightly higher than the 53.0% projection, he added.
Management guided to earnings of 40 cents per share on revenues of $256 million at the midpoint. That&#8217;s slightly above expectations 39 cents per share and $255.5 million. "During the July quarter, SMTC expects sequential growth from its infrastructure (including data center) and consumer segments to be offset slightly by industrial which is forecasted flat to slightly down due to a moderation in LoRa sales," the analyst stated.
Roth Capital Partners: Semtech reported record sales of $251.1 million, up 22% year-on-year, Searle said. Data Center sales climbed 143% year-on-year, he added.  
The favorable mix lent upside to gross margins, the analyst stated. Sales of $256 million are &#8220;sequentially flattish," he further wrote.
Cantor Fitzgerald: Semtech issued healthy guidance, "driven by data center related infrastructure shipments and LoRa-enabled solutions," Bolton said. Data Center momentum is expected to continue into the fiscal second quarter.
The company's guidance reflects revenue growth of 2.0% sequentially and 18.9% year-on-year, the analyst stated. "Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be 53.0% at the midpoint, in line with our estimate and below the Street&#8217;s 53.2% estimate," he further wrote.
Price Action: Shares of Semtech had declined by 6.11% to $36.41 at the time of publication on Wednesday.
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Semtech Slides Despite Record Q1 Sales: 4 Analysts Maintain Ratings

Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $42 to $45.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Semtech, Raises Price Target to $45

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $40 to $43.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Semtech, Raises Price Target to $43

Benchmark analyst Cody Acree reiterates Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $68 price target.

Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Semtech, Maintains $68 Price Target

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterates Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $54 price target.

Needham Reiterates Buy on Semtech, Maintains $54 Price Target

Semtech Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) shares are moving lower in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session on the heels of the company&#8217;s first-quarter results. Here&#8217;s a rundown <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45630236/semtech-announces-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2026-results">of the report</a>.
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<li>Q1 Revenue: $251.1 million, versus <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/SMTC/earnings">estimates</a> of $250.09 million</li>
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<li>Q1 Adjusted EPS: 38 cents, versus estimates of 37 cents</li>
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Total revenue was up 22% year-over-year in the first quarter. The semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service provider reported GAAP gross margin of 52.3%, up from 48.3% in the prior year&#8217;s quarter. 
Semtech ended the period with $156.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. 
&#8220;I am pleased with our solid first quarter results that reflected improving demand trends, strong business fundamentals and disciplined execution in a dynamic environment,&#8221; said Hong Hou, president and CEO of Semtech.
&#8220;At the same time, we continue investing strategically in innovation, go-to-market capabilities, and operational scale — laying a strong foundation for sustained growth and long-term value creation.&#8221;
Outlook: Semtech expects second-quarter revenue of $256 million, plus or minus $5 million, versus estimates of $255.55 million. The company anticipates second-quarter adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, plus or minus three cents per share, versus <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> estimates of 39 cents per share.
Semtech executives will further discuss the quarter on a conference call with investors and analysts at 4:30 p.m. ET.
SMTC Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/SMTC">Semtech shares</a> were down 2.40% in after-hours, trading at $37.85 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Semtech Stock Slides On Q1 Earnings: Key Details From The Quarter

Semtech Sees Q2 Adj EPS $0.37-$0.43 vs $0.39 Est; Sees Sales $251.000M-$261.000M vs $255.55M Est

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Semtech Q1 Adj. EPS $0.38 Beats $0.37 Estimate, Sales $251.10M Beat $250.09M Estimate

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $30 to $40.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Semtech, Raises Price Target to $40

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) will release its first-quarter earnings results after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMTC/earnings">closing bell on Tuesday, May 27.</a>
Analysts expect the Camarillo, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at 37 cents per share, up from 6 cents per share in the year-ago period. Semtech projects to report quarterly revenue at $250.09 million, compared to $206.1 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On May 12, Semtech announced that Mitch Haws has joined the company as its senior vice president of investor relations.
Semtech shares fell 1.4% to close at $37.28 on Friday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/smtc/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $35 to $42 on May 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $60 to $55 on May 5, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $30 on April 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Cody Acree maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $82 to $68 on March 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $54 on March 14, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
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Semtech Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

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• Seanergy Maritime Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHIP#NASDAQ">SHIP</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.44 per share on revenue of $23.13 million. 
• PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.49 per share on revenue of $14.17 billion. 
• BioLine Rx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLRX#NASDAQ">BLRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.06 per share on revenue of $1.48 million. 
• Champion Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $595.42 million. 
• Zhihu (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZH#NYSE">ZH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $37.03 per share on revenue of $4.41 billion. 
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• Grupo Supervielle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUPV#NYSE">SUPV</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Senstar Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNT#NASDAQ">SNT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Sociedad Quimica Y Minera (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $1.05 billion. 
• Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Agora (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/API#NASDAQ">API</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Box (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOX#NYSE">BOX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $274.67 million. 
• Okta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $680.10 million. 
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8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</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">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</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">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $49.75, a high estimate of $68.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 15.06%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748034026_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Semtech is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of 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>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Arcuri</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cody Acree</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Semtech. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Semtech compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Semtech's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Semtech's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Semtech</h2>
Semtech Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, algorithms and wireless semiconductors, connectivity modules, gateways, routers and connected services for IoT. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems and IoT Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically majority of the company's revenue is earned from Asia Pacific region, company also operates in North America and Europe.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Semtech'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 Growth: Over the 3M period, Semtech showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 30.09% as of 31 January, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Semtech's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.6%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Semtech's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.44%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Semtech's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.8%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Semtech's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.03, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Semtech Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (8 Ratings)

Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $35 to $42.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Semtech, Raises Price Target to $42

Semtech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NYSE">SMTC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.63 million shares sold short, which is 8.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 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?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Semtech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747072829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Semtech has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Semtech'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://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Semtech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of semiconductor companies are higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate some supply chain concerns and improve macro sentiment as well as demand visibility.

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $60 to $55.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports indicating China is assessing US trade talks. Additionally, jobs data may be easing some market fears. NVIDIA shares rose on reports indicating the company is working on China-tailored chips.

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>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td>44.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$412.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$215.4K</td>
<td>979</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>871</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>716</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 288 contract(s) at a $108.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.4K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 11526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44971 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 trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 325 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 9903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6925 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $96.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $412.0K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 3768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4916 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 5813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 188 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 4702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 399 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $215.4K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 979 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1600 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 call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $190.00 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 $28.2K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 4922 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 60 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 $38.3K, with a price of $639.0 per contract. There were 14400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 211 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.4K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 17574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 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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