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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$72.32 -0.84 (-1.15%)
Closing price 07/3/2025 03:58 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
0
Hold
6
Buy
14

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MCHP.

Consensus Price Target

$70.15
-3.00% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microchip Technology, the average price target is $70.15. The highest price target for MCHP is $100.00, while the lowest price target for MCHP is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.00% from the current price of $72.32.
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MCHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
1 Month Ago
6/4/24 to 6/4/25
3 Months Ago
4/5/24 to 4/5/25
1 Year Ago
7/5/23 to 7/4/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.15$67.68$74.37$101.06
Forecasted Upside-3.00% Downside4.66% Upside105.32% Upside7.99% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

MCHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
2.75
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-3.00% Downside90.64% Upside9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/18/2025Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
William Stein
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$52.00 ➝ $64.00-6.61%
6/18/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
3 of 5 stars
Matthew Prisco
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$70.00+3.41%
6/12/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Mark Lipacis
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$69.00 ➝ $83.00+21.20%
6/12/2025Mizuho
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Vijay Rakesh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $78.00+13.70%
6/9/2025Citigroup
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Christopher Danely
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $68.00-0.19%
5/30/2025UBS Group
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Pradeep Ramani
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $65.00+11.58%
5/30/2025Rosenblatt Securities
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Kevin Cassidy
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $70.00+20.46%
5/9/2025Morgan Stanley
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Joseph Moore
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$39.00 ➝ $50.00-9.09%
5/9/2025Raymond James Financial
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Melissa Fairbanks
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Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$60.00 ➝ $65.00+16.97%
5/9/2025B. Riley
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 Boost TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $75.00+34.96%
5/9/2025TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold$35.00 ➝ $55.00-1.03%
5/9/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $70.00+25.97%
5/9/2025Bank of America
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$56.00+14.03%
5/9/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Quinn Bolton
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $66.00+34.39%
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%
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%
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%
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 Thursday, July 3, 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 current stock price is around $55.78, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the semiconductor sector.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated, with several firms setting targets as high as $70.00, indicating strong potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a solid reputation in the development and manufacturing of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, which are in high demand across various industries.
  • Insider ownership is at 2.10%, suggesting that company executives have a vested interest in the success of Microchip Technology Incorporated, which can align their goals with those of shareholders.
  • With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a general positive sentiment about the company's future performance, which can be reassuring for potential investors.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider sales, including a significant transaction by the chief financial officer, may raise concerns about the confidence of executives in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a noted decrease in ownership percentages among insiders, which could indicate potential issues within the company.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock's performance may be impacted by broader market conditions and economic factors affecting the semiconductor industry.
  • With a competitive landscape in the technology sector, Microchip Technology Incorporated faces challenges from other companies that may affect its market share and profitability.
  • Investors should be cautious of the company's reliance on specific markets, as downturns in those areas could adversely affect financial performance.

MCHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microchip Technology is $70.15, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microchip Technology in the last year. There are currently 6 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 downside of -3.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Microchip Technology's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Microchip Technology more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Microchip Technology is 2.75 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 7/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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