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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$67.50 -0.91 (-1.33%)
(As of 01:33 PM 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

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
36.30% 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 36.30% from the current price of $67.50.
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MCHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
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$97.89$99.95$94.13
Forecasted Upside36.30% Upside26.81% Upside23.42% Upside15.04% 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
2.74
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside37.25% Upside279.90% Upside6.43% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $90.00+22.17%
11/6/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$92.00 ➝ $82.00+11.31%
11/6/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$101.00 ➝ $95.00+27.89%
11/6/2024Susquehanna
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 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$95.00 ➝ $90.00+22.30%
11/6/2024Rosenblatt Securities
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $90.00+19.86%
11/6/2024Piper Sandler
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H. Kumar
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $85.00+13.20%
11/6/2024KeyCorp
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $95.00+26.51%
11/6/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$96.00 ➝ $85.00+13.20%
11/6/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$80.00 ➝ $70.00-6.78%
10/18/2024Mizuho
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Vijay Rakesh
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Set Target$95.00+23.25%
9/23/2024Truist Financial
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W. Stein
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$89.00 ➝ $80.00+3.88%
8/2/2024B. Riley
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $103.00+31.61%
8/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $100.00+18.53%
8/2/2024Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$110.00 ➝ $90.00+6.67%
7/11/2024Morgan Stanley
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$102.00 ➝ $100.00+4.19%
5/7/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $103.00+11.09%
5/7/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $88.00-4.83%
5/1/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$98.00 ➝ $102.00+10.89%
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%
2/3/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$85.00 ➝ $98.00+17.93%
2/3/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-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 Tuesday, November 26, 2024. 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 recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.43, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting positive sentiment towards the stock's future performance.
  • The current stock price is $66.69, which is significantly lower than the consensus target price of $92.00, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The firm has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.455 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders, with a dividend yield of approximately 2.73%.
  • Despite a challenging year, the company reported revenue of $1.16 billion, slightly above expectations, showcasing resilience in its business operations.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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

  • The company's quarterly revenue was down 48.4% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating significant challenges in maintaining sales levels.
  • Analysts have recently downgraded the stock's ratings, with Truist Financial lowering it from "buy" to "hold," which may reflect concerns about future performance.
  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of 46.64, suggesting that it may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a payout ratio of 127.27%, indicating that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, which could be unsustainable in the long run.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.53, meaning it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative 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 $92.00, with a high forecast of $105.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

19 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCHP shares.

According to analysts, Microchip Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 36.30% 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 2.68. Learn more on how MCHP compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MCHP) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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