Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$62.88 +0.02 (+0.03%)

(As of 09:08 AM ET)

Microchip Technology - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

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, 5 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for MCHP.

Consensus Price Target

$92.00
46.31% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microchip Technology, the average price target is $92.00. The highest price target for MCHP is $105.00, while the lowest price target for MCHP is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 46.31% from the current price of $62.88.

MCHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/19/23 to 11/18/24	1 Month Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24	3 Months Ago 8/21/23 to 8/20/24	1 Year Ago 11/19/22 to 11/19/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$92.00	$98.42	$99.95	$94.13
Forecasted Upside	46.31% Upside	27.26% Upside	24.50% Upside	12.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

MCHP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Microchip Technology Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Microchip Technology	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.74	2.67	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	46.36% Upside	552.68% Upside	9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MCHP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $90.00	+22.17%
11/6/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$92.00 ➝ $82.00	+11.31%
11/6/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$101.00 ➝ $95.00	+27.89%
11/6/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$95.00 ➝ $90.00	+22.30%
11/6/2024	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $90.00	+19.86%
11/6/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $85.00	+13.20%
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11/6/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $95.00	+26.51%
11/6/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$96.00 ➝ $85.00	+13.20%
11/6/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$80.00 ➝ $70.00	-6.78%
10/18/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Rakesh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$95.00	+23.25%
9/23/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Stein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$89.00 ➝ $80.00	+3.88%
8/2/2024	B. Riley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $103.00	+31.61%
8/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$110.00 ➝ $100.00	+18.53%
8/2/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$110.00 ➝ $90.00	+6.67%
7/11/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$102.00 ➝ $100.00	+4.19%
5/7/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$95.00 ➝ $103.00	+11.09%
5/7/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$77.00 ➝ $88.00	-4.83%
5/1/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$98.00 ➝ $102.00	+10.89%
1/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$105.00	+25.99%
8/4/2023	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+7.35%
2/3/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$85.00 ➝ $98.00	+17.93%
2/3/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy	$90.00 ➝ $105.00	+24.22%

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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 Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Microchip Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Microchip Technology
Bull Case

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

Microchip Technology's stock is currently trading below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, potentially presenting a buying opportunity at a discounted price.
The company has a strong return on equity of 28.33%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
Microchip Technology recently increased its quarterly dividend, signaling confidence in its financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing their positions in Microchip Technology, reflecting positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future growth prospects.
Analysts have issued buy ratings on Microchip Technology, with an average target price above the current trading levels, suggesting potential upside for investors.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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

Microchip Technology's quarterly revenue was down 45.8% compared to the same period last year, indicating a decline in sales performance.
Several Wall Street analysts have lowered their price targets on Microchip Technology, potentially signaling concerns about the company's future growth prospects.
One research analyst has issued a sell rating on the stock, suggesting a negative outlook on the company's performance.
The company's stock price has been below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, which could indicate a bearish trend in the short to medium term.
Microchip Technology's dividend payout ratio is relatively high at 52.16%, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or withstand economic downturns.

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 $92.00, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microchip Technology in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings 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 46.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Microchip Technology's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Microchip Technology has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Needham & Company LLC, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, Susquehanna, 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 2.67. Learn more on how MCHP compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:MCHP) was last updated on 11/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target