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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$41.91 +1.62 (+4.01%)
Closing price 04/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Microchip Technology - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
14

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Microchip Technology in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MCHP.

Consensus Price Target

$69.32
65.40% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microchip Technology, the average price target is $69.32. The highest price target for MCHP is $103.00, while the lowest price target for MCHP is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 65.40% from the current price of $41.91.
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MCHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
1 Month Ago
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
3 Months Ago
1/25/24 to 1/24/25
1 Year Ago
4/25/23 to 4/24/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$69.32$74.37$84.00$92.50
Forecasted Upside65.40% Upside42.03% Upside48.96% Upside2.01% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MCHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MCHP Price Targets by Month

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Microchip Technology Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMicrochip TechnologyComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.66
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside65.40% Upside140.37% Upside23.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/21/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
William Stein
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$56.00 ➝ $43.00+13.16%
4/17/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Tore Svanberg
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $60.00+57.50%
4/11/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Christopher Danely
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$65.00 ➝ $50.00+29.17%
3/4/2025Evercore ISI
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Mark Lipacis
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $71.00+20.41%
3/4/2025TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold$50.00 ➝ $60.00+3.54%
3/4/2025Mizuho
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Vijay Rakesh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $68.00+17.34%
3/4/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Quinn Bolton
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $66.00+13.89%
3/4/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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Kevin Cassidy
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $70.00+20.79%
2/7/2025Raymond James
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Melissa Fairbanks
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Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$95.00 ➝ $60.00+18.04%
2/7/2025B. Riley
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Craig Ellis
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $75.00+47.55%
2/7/2025Piper Sandler
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H. Kumar
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $65.00+26.62%
2/7/2025KeyCorp
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John Vinh
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $60.00+17.17%
2/4/2025Morgan Stanley
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Joseph Moore
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$71.00 ➝ $58.00+9.73%
1/10/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Toshiya Hari
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$72.00 ➝ $63.00+14.36%
12/16/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$80.00 ➝ $65.00+8.46%
11/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $90.00+22.17%
11/6/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$95.00 ➝ $90.00+22.30%
8/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $100.00+18.53%
5/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $103.00+11.09%
1/18/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$105.00+25.99%
8/4/2023Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$80.00 ➝ $90.00+7.35%

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Should I Buy Microchip Technology Stock? MCHP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Microchip Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Microchip Technology
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Microchip Technology Incorporated:

  • The company has recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.82, offering a yield of approximately 4.72%. This indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a strong return on equity of 12.62%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" with a target price around $71.26, indicating potential for price appreciation based on analyst expectations.
  • The current stock price is around $60, which is significantly lower than its one-year high of $100.57, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of $21.21 billion, indicating stability and a strong position in the semiconductor industry.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Microchip Technology Incorporated for these reasons:

  • The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 for the last quarter, missing analysts' expectations of $0.28, which may raise concerns about its short-term profitability.
  • Microchip Technology has a high dividend payout ratio of 325.00%, which suggests that it is returning more cash to shareholders than it is earning, potentially raising sustainability concerns for future dividends.
  • The stock has experienced significant price target reductions from various analysts, indicating a lack of confidence in its near-term performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, which indicates a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • With a P/E ratio of 70.41, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

MCHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microchip Technology is $69.32, with a high forecast of $103.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microchip Technology in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCHP shares.

According to analysts, Microchip Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 65.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Microchip Technology has been rated by research analysts at B. Riley, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Rosenblatt Securities, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Microchip Technology more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Microchip Technology is 2.74 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how MCHP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MCHP) was last updated on 4/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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