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MCHP·Microchip Technology Incorporated

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$97.99
Open
$96.93
Market Cap
51.69B
52W High
$105.91
Low
$93.99
P. Close
$94.68
P/E
224.75
52W Low
$48.52
Fwd P/E
23.13
Mean Target
$113.24
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
66
BULLISH
Raymond James initiated coverage on Microchip Technology (MCHP) with an 'Outperform' rating and a $17 price target, signaling a positive outlook and potential upside for investors. This analyst initiation provides a new benchmark for evaluating MCHP's market position. Earlier, Microchip launched its dsPIC33CK Value Line family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs), designed to balance performance and peripheral integration for cost-sensitive real-time control applications. These new DSCs offer essential real-time control capabilities at a competitive price point, featuring integrated processing, PWM, and ADC functionalities. The emphasis is on delivering robust functionality without unnecessary complexity for critical embedded systems. Microchip also presented at TD Cowen's 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on May 28, 2026, likely discussing its strategic outlook and market trends. Investors should monitor analyst sentiment and new product introductions for insights into MCHP's near-term performance.
Earnings Summary
Microchip Technology Incorporated is a global provider of embedded control solutions, specializing in smart, connected, and secure technologies within the Technology sector's Semiconductors industry. The company designs, manufactures, and sells microcontrollers, microprocessors, and analog products for automotive, industrial, and communications sectors. Analyzing recent quarterly performance, Microchip Technology has shown a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in several periods. For Q4 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $0.57 against an estimate of $0.5154, and revenue of $1.31 billion against an estimate of $1.29 billion, both exceeding expectations. This follows Q3 2025 where actual EPS was $0.35 versus an estimate of $0.33356, and Q2 2025 where actual EPS was $0.27 against an estimate of $0.23858, both also beats. The company has demonstrated a beat in EPS estimates in the last four reported quarters where data is available. Revenue estimates were not consistently provided for earlier quarters, but recent periods show revenue exceeding expectations. Recent news indicates that analyst consensus earnings estimates have been revised upwards, suggesting a potentially positive outlook and near-term stock appreciation, despite shares having already advanced. However, Microchip shares declined following the U.S.-China summit due to a lack of breakthroughs in semiconductor sales to China, highlighting geopolitical sensitivities. Microchip also reported strong FQ4 2026 results with significant year-over-year net sales growth, driven by a successful recovery plan and increasing factory utilization signaling improving demand and positive design wins. Investors should monitor sustained demand trends, the impact of design wins in data center and AI applications, and any further developments regarding U.S.-China trade relations impacting the semiconductor sector.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.02$0.21$0.40$0.59$0.79Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.70 - -
Q4'26$0.52$0.57+10.6%
Q3'25$0.33$0.35+4.9%
Q2'25$0.24$0.27+13.2%
Q1'25$0.10$0.11+5.3%
Q4'24$0.28$0.20-28.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$893M$1.1B$1.2B$1.4B$1.6BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'26Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$1.5B - -
Q4'26$1.3B$1.3B+1.7%
Q3'25 - $1.1B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $971M -
Q4'24 - $1.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MCHP Stock Snapshot

MCHP is currently trading at $94.13, giving Microchip Technology Incorporated a market cap of 51.69B and a P/E ratio of 224.8. Today's range spans $93.99–$97.99, with shares opening at $96.93 and moving down $0.55 (0.6%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 66/100.

Over the past year MCHP has traded between $48.52 and $105.91 - the current price is +94.0% off the 52-week low and -11.1% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $113.24 (range $75.00–$135.00), implying upside of +20.3%.

Sector rotation context matters for MCHP's HOLD phase (50/100, HOLD): in Technology, large-cap names (51.69B market cap) with neutral technicals and bullish sentiment (66/100) are often in a staging area ahead of a rotation trade. The current P/E ratio stands at 224.8. Price: $94.13 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $48.52–$105.91). When sector flows resume, names that consolidated cleanly rather than correcting sharply tend to lead the next leg - and MCHP's current setup fits that pattern.

Portfolio construction in Technology often uses large-cap names like MCHP as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 50/100 (HOLD) at $94.13 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (66/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $48.52–$105.91 annual range rather than a directional bet.