옵션 체인은 다양한 행사가격과 만기일에 대한 Microchip Technology의 주식 옵션 주요 데이터를 보여줍니다. 트레이더들은 이 정보를 사용하여 잠재적 거래를 분석하고 Microchip Technology에 대한 시장 심리를 평가합니다..

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) 주식, 옵션 체인

Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.

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마이크로칩 테크놀로지(NASDAQ:MCHP)는 서류상으로는 최고의 반도체 전문 기업 중 하나에 해당해야 한다. 인공지능(AI)와 직접 연결되지는 않지만, 애리조나 주 챈들러에 본사를 두고 있는 이 회사는 AI 애플리케이션에서 강력한 지원 역할을 수행한다. 기본적으로 이 회사는 임베디드 AI 시스템에 필수적인 마이크로컨트롤러, 아날로그 칩 및 FPGA(필드 프로그래머블 게이트 어레이)를 전문으로 한다. 여기에 산업 자동화, 자동차 AI 및 사물인터넷(IoT)과 같은 관련성이 포함된다.

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반도체 섹터는 최근 몇 년 간 눈부신 성장을 이루었지만, 2024년은 더 선택적인 해가 되었다. 일부 칩 제조사들은 세 자릿수의 상승률을 기록하며 급등한 반면, 다른 회사들은 겨우 버티는 상태였다. 트레이더들이 2025년을 바라보면서 새로운 질문이 떠오른다: 승자들을 쫓아야 할까, 낙오된 주식들을 고를까, 아니면 애널리스트들의 강력한 지지를 받는 저평가된 기회에 집중해야 할까?

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iShares Semiconductor ETF(NASDAQ:SOXX)는 힘든 한 해를 보냈다. 반도체는 2024년 상반기까지 역사적인 상승세를 보였지만, 늦여름과 가을에 상승분의 상당 부분을 상실했다. 하지만 한 업계 애널리스트는 2025년의 반도체 산업 전망을 낙관적으로 전망하고 있다. 

애널리스트가 뽑은 2025년 최고의 반도체 주식: 엔비디아, 브로드컴 등 6개 종목

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Microchip Technology Inc

On paper, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) should rank among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/semiconductor">top semiconductor specialists</a>. 
While it's not directly tied to artificial intelligence, the Chandler, Arizona-based company plays a powerful supporting role in AI applications. Fundamentally, the company specializes in microcontrollers, analog chips and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that are essential for embedded AI systems. Encompassing relevancies include industrial automation, automotive AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Despite the broader importance, Microchip has struggled where it matters most for investors — in the charts. Over the past 52 weeks, Microchip&#8217;s stock has declined by more than 38%. Unfortunately, several challenges have impacted confidence in the business. 
For example, last year, management announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42344223/struggling-chipmaker-microchip-hits-pause-on-biden-semiconductor-subsidy">restructuring plans</a>, which included the closing of its Tempe, Arizona wafer fabrication facility. It also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/24/12/42291157/microchip-slashes-q3-revenue-guidance-issues-restructuring-plan">slashed revenue guidance</a> for the December 2024 quarter.
However, big data juggernaut Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) demonstrated that ominous clouds don't necessarily spell disaster. When China's DeepSeek R1 sparked a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43239042/magnificent-seven-broadcom-lose-nearly-900-billion-in-value-as-deepseek-sparks-ai-carnage-why-this-expert-is-still-bullish-on-us-tech">seismic shift</a> on Wall Street, several AI-related names cooled off. However, Palantir's blistering fourth-quarter earnings report righted the ship. Arguably, it's not so much the individual metrics that matter but rather the confirmation that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/02/43468342/palantir-rockets-on-strong-q4-2024-was-only-a-dress-rehearsal-for-ai-growth-says-analyst">AI story is far from over</a>.
If so, demand for AI applications should continue marching higher, potentially placing Microchip back in the driver's seat. This backdrop sets up an exciting (albeit extremely risky) trade just ahead of the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/earnings">earnings report</a>, scheduled for Feb. 6 after the bell.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Statistical Trends Offer an Enticing Signal</h2>
To be blunt, from a visual standpoint, it's difficult to have any confidence that Microchip&#8217;s stock will rise. Over the past six months, the equity has been mired in a downward trend channel, losing over 28% in the process. Nevertheless, statistical trends may favor a speculative bullish posture.
To be 100% clear, Microchip&#8217;s stock is a high-risk, high-reward idea: there's no other way to describe it. When viewing pricing data over the past five years stochastically (as in, devoid of any context aside from the temporal), MCHP demonstrates a neutral to slightly negative bias.
For example, a position entered at the beginning of the week has a 50% chance of rising by the end of it. Over a four-week span, the long odds dip ever so slightly to 49.81%. At the end of the four weeks, positive outcomes feature a median return of 7.52% while negative outcomes carry a median loss of 5.73%.
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However, human emotions dictate the market and certain events may spark more aggressive responses. For example, last week, Microchip stock declined by 6.06%, which is more than twice the median loss of 2.95% for negative-performing weeks. As it turns out, based on past five-year trends, there's an 84% chance that whenever MCHP declines between 5% and 10% during a one-week period, the subsequent week will land in the black.
It&#8217;s best to take these long odds with a grain of salt since it could be a happy anomaly. However, these dynamically calculated odds show that over the next four weeks following the aforementioned extreme-fear event, investors demonstrate a tendency to buy the dip. 
Specifically, long odds from the subsequent second week through the fourth-week clock in at over 63%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rolling the Dice Ahead of Earnings</h2>
On the eve of Microchip's earnings report, its implied volatility is sky-high. Stated differently, the market expects significant movement, which is not surprising. Ordinarily, a long iron condor might be prudent. However, because the market makers anticipate a big move, the available condors aren't very attractive.
It's like running a play out of the shotgun formation: the defense knows what's coming next.
Instead, the most aggressive speculators may consider bull call spreads that expire this Friday. It's difficult to identify just one trade as the selection varies depending on individual risk tolerance. That said, the 52/54 bull spread — which involves buying the $52 call and simultaneously selling the $54 call — is tempting.
For a cash outlay of $105, the trader could generate a maximum reward of $95 or a payout of 90.48%. Plus, the breakeven threshold at time of writing comes in at only $53.05. That's a very realistic upside target relative to the current market price.
Looking further out, speculators may want to consider the 52.50/56.50 bull spread for the options chain expiring Feb. 21. Statistical trends suggest that Microchip's volatility curve trends upward in the third subsequent week following an extreme-fear event. This dynamic may put the aforementioned spread in play as a risky but realistic proposition.
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Options Corner: Microchip Offers A High-Risk Wager Just Ahead Of Earnings

Across the recent three months, 8 analysts have shared their insights on Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $73.75, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $58.00. Highlighting a 11.68% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $83.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738706455_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Microchip Technology. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Joseph Moore</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
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<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
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<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
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<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Microchip Technology. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Microchip Technology compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Microchip Technology's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Microchip Technology's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Microchip Technology analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Microchip Technology</h2>
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
<h3>Key Indicators: Microchip Technology's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Microchip Technology faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -48.37% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Microchip Technology's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.74%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Microchip Technology's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.24%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Microchip Technology's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.5%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Microchip Technology's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.03, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Where Microchip Technology Stands With Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $71 to $58.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
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<th>Volume</th>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>119.3K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
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<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$26.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$407.50</td>
<td>$104.0K</td>
<td>786</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
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<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$58.0K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$52.8K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>931</td>
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<td>TWLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td>506</td>
<td>824</td>
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<td>MCHP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$247.0K</td>
<td>115</td>
<td>655</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>253</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 46 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $632.0 per contract. There were 119380 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10093 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.9K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 1859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1902 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $83.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 1708 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1836 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 18 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $407.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $104.0K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 786 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 347 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.0K, with a price of $116.0 per contract. There were 7238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 58 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.8K, with a price of $911.0 per contract. There were 5499 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 931 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TWLO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWLO#NYSE">TWLO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.5K, with a price of $365.0 per contract. There were 506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 824 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 193 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 650 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $247.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 115 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 655 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 73 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.1K, with a price of $453.0 per contract. There were 1911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 39 day(s) on March 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 801 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Ahead of fourth-quarter earnings, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya is looking closely at automotive demand headwinds and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43101141/chinese-stocks-rally-after-trump-skips-tariff-threats-boosting-market-optimism">possible trade war</a> with China.
The Semiconductor Analyst: Arya also published a note on the semiconductor industry on Tuesday, covering several companies:
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<li>NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $255.</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $75.</li>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) — Underperform rating with a price target of $65.</li>
<li>Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) — Buy rating with a price target of $265.</li>
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Arya noted that sentiment is slightly negative compared to last quarter. He added that short-term turbulence can be supplanted by a &#8220;rotation into cyclicals&#8221; during the second half of 2025.
Arya is still concerned about trade relations between the U.S. and China.
&#8220;China is also an emerging risk, where growing trailing-edge capability means intensifying competition in low-end/non-core markets for vendors which could drive pricing down,&#8221; Arya wrote. &#8220;Fallout from any trade war retaliation could force a reset of estimates.&#8221;
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Texas Instruments: The analyst&#8217;s Neutral rating for Texas Instruments is linked to another possible cut to estimates in the short term. Arya expects a business &#8220;trough&#8221; during the year&#8217;s first half based on waning automotive demand. The analyst also noted the company&#8217;s business in China.
&#8220;TXN is the largest vendor among diversified peers and has relatively high China exposure (20% of sales vs. 10- 35% for peers). Both the company and our checks suggest TXN is using aggressive pricing as a lever to preserve share.&#8221;
Bank of America&#8217;s expectations for fourth-quarter earnings are in line with consensus.
NXP: Arya cited strong margins, relatively low market valuation, fast growth and an &#8220;inevitable&#8221; automotive recovery as the rationale for his Buy rating for NXP.
Amid expectations for underperformance in the first half of the year, Arya expects NXP to endure a &#8220;shallower&#8221; downcycle than its peers.
ON: The analyst&#8217;s revenue expectations for ON in the fourth quarter fall slightly below Wall Street consensus estimates.
Still, Arya is optimistic for the year&#8217;s second half, citing the company&#8217;s advantage in electric vehicles.
&#8220;In Auto, recent China strength may be reflecting pull-in ahead of tariffs while 2H&#8217;24 EV ramps in Europe fell below expected volumes. Industrial faces headwinds from worsening macros in Europe/China and may have not corrected enough (-30% peak-to-trough decline to date vs. at least -40% for peers),&#8221; the analyst said.
Microchip: Arya cites CEO uncertainty, inventory pile-up, and operational restructuring efforts as reasons for his pessimism in Microchip Technology. The analyst expects revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share to fall below consensus expectations in the fourth quarter.
Arya says that shares look expensive at current valuations with possibly significant downside in the long run.
Analog Devices: The analyst expects Analog Devices to report revenue and pro forma earnings-per-share around Wall Street&#8217;s estimates.
Arya cited the company&#8217;s differentiated precision analog portfolio as support for a possible turnaround in the second half of the year.
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<li>Keybanc cut the price target for Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) from $90 to $70. Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained an Overweight rating. Microchip Technology shares closed at $55.91 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS increased the price target for International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) from $150 to $160. UBS analyst David Vogt maintained a Sell rating. IBM shares closed at $217.40 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group boosted KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) price target from $88 to $95. Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Kim maintained an Outperform rating. KB Home shares settled at $64.08 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KBH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) price target from $380 to $415. B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintained a Buy rating. GE Vernova shares closed at $366.81 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GEV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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In the latest quarter, 17 analysts provided ratings for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Microchip Technology and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $82.88, accompanied by a high estimate of $95.00 and a low estimate of $63.00. This current average has decreased by 9.45% from the previous average price target of $91.53. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736863230_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Microchip Technology among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vijay Rakesh</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Toshiya Hari</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vivek Arya</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Danely</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blayne Curtis</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Buchalter</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lipacis</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weston Twigg</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Harsh Kumar</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Microchip Technology. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Microchip Technology compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Microchip Technology's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Microchip Technology's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Microchip Technology analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Microchip Technology</h2>
Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Microchip Technology's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Microchip Technology's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -48.37%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.74%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Microchip Technology's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.24%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.5%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.03, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $70.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Microchip Technology, Lowers Price Target to $70

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and peer chip stocks, including Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), are trading lower Friday as the chip companies <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42897081/nvidia-and-ai-chip-stocks-brace-for-impact-as-biden-administration-considers-new-china-export-ban-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">remain susceptible to</a> potential sanctions on China regarding artificial intelligence chip exports.
The Biden administration could restrict Nvidia&#8217;s AI chip shipments with three-tier export rules favoring allies like Taiwan and barring Tier 3 nations like China.
The Chinese semiconductor equipment industry was estimated to reach $230 billion in 2024, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1345380/china-size-of-the-semiconductor-equipment-market/" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to</a> Statista.
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Also on Friday, Taiwan Semiconductor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42907937/taiwan-semiconductor-hits-26-3-billion-q4-revenue-reportedly-ends-powerair-deal-over-huawei-chip-breach-amid-us-sanctions" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported consolidated revenue</a> of 2.89 trillion New Taiwan dollars between January and December 2024 (up by 33.9% year-on-year), implying it made a consolidated revenue of 868.46 billion New Taiwan dollars ($26.3 billion versus a consensus of $26.2 billion) for the December quarter, up from $19.62 billion a year ago.
Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari pointed out that the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment sectors offer significant potential for generating alpha in 2024, particularly among companies supporting the build-out of AI infrastructure.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers in AI Infrastructure</h3>
Several stocks in the sector have greatly outperformed the broader market, delivering strong returns:
<ul>
<li>Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>) +245%</li>
<li>Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) +171%</li>
<li>Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) +108%</li>
<li>Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) +83%</li>
<li>Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) +64%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Underperformers in Analog, MCU, and Power</h3>
In contrast, stocks in the Analog, MCU, and Power sectors have significantly underperformed, with notable declines in:
<ul>
<li>Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) -36%</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) -38%</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>) -21%</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Weak Performance in Semiconductor Capital Equipment</h3>
Similarly, stocks in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment and Materials segments also lagged behind, including:
<ul>
<li>Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHU#NASDAQ">COHU</a>) -25%</li>
<li>Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) -17%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>) -8%</li>
<li>Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>) +&lt;1%</li>
<li>KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>) +8%</li>
</ul>
In 2025, Hari recommended investors to own industry leaders in AI and cyclical names as he expected the magnitude of AI earnings beats to moderate, while he envisioned earnings revisions in broad-based semiconductors to turn positive in the latter half of the year. Hari&#8217;s Buy-rated ideas include Nvidia, Broadcom, Lam Research, Micron Technology, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Teradyne, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) (also on the Conviction List) and Entegris.
Hari noted Nvidia&#8217;s GPU as the industry standard, which is supported by the company&#8217;s large installed base, robust developer ecosystem, and presence in all major Clouds. Nvidia and its partners&#8217; ability to innovate will help them preserve their moat.
Broadcom is favorably positioned alongside Nvidia, backed by continued growth in the AI Semiconductor business with a potential acceleration in Networking, a recovery in the cyclical parts of its Semiconductor portfolio, sustained revenue growth, and margin expansion in Software.
In 2025, although challenging supply-demand dynamics in conventional DRAM and NAND are likely to keep a lid on Street estimates and Micron&#8217;s valuation multiple in the near term, Hari expects share gains in HBM and enterprise SSD, together with a gradually improving supply-demand backdrop in conventional DRAM and NAND, to catalyze positive EPS revisions and, in turn, better relative stock price performance.
Hari expects Lam Research to outperform its immediate peers in 2025. In addition to a quarterly recovery in the overall Wafer Fab Equipment market, he expects idiosyncratic drivers such as the adoption of Gate-All-Around transistors in leading-edge Foundry/Logic and the resumption of technology transitions in 3D NAND to support revenue growth that exceeds the overall WFE market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hari expects Teradyne to benefit from share gains in Compute SoC test, HBM test, recovery in Mobile SoC test and stabilization and /acceleration in Robotics revenue growth.
The analyst also upgraded NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and downgraded AMD from Buy to Neutral.
The NXP upgrade reflects the analyst&#8217;s belief that the Automotive MCUs market will begin to price in a cyclical recovery in 2025. Additionally, NXP is taking sufficient strategic steps, mainly its growing focus on the Chinese OEMs, to gain a share in the Automotive semiconductor market over the medium to long run. There is ample potential for NXP&#8217;s gross and operating margins to expand on a cross-cycle basis.
Although Hari remains constructive on the company&#8217;s ability to take share from Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) in x86-based computing across PCs and traditional servers, the analyst is increasingly concerned that the rise of Arm-based custom CPUs coupled with the competitive intensity in accelerated computing will weigh on AMD&#8217;s revenue growth relative to peers, exert upward pressure on AMD&#8217;s operating expenditure profile and, in turn, weigh on the stock&#8217;s multiple. 
The underperformance reflects weakness in PC and traditional end-demand and, more recently, slower-than-expected growth in Data Center GPUs.
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Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $85 to $72.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Microchip Technology, Lowers Price Target to $72

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>38.9K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>819</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>13.1K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$62.9K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$130.0K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>853</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $286.0 per contract. There were 38952 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27880 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 819 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 10538 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4834 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 82 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $86.0 per contract. There were 2634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.2K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 13165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4686 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 1822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3073 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 262 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.9K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 351 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1833 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1881 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1637 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $79.0 per contract. There were 3114 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $130.0K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 4570 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 853 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

IONQ

10 Information Technology Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid a push by US President Biden to curb AI chip exports to China.

Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $72 to $63.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Microchip Technology, Lowers Price Target to $63

The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday.Com Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 6, Piper Sandler analyst Brent Bracelin maintained Monday.Com with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $350 to $345. The company' stock fell around 22% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNDY">52-week low of $174.75</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MNDY Price Action: Shares of Monday.Com fell 4.9% to close at $225.36 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> MNDY news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 16, B of A Securities downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and lowered its price target from $80 to $65. The company's stock fell around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCHP">has a 52-week low</a> of $55.29.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.4</li>
<li>MCHP Price Action: Shares of Microchip Technology fell 1.4% to close at $57.47 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MCHP stoc</a>k. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 3, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh maintained Western Digital with an Outperform and lowered the price target from $90 to $82.. The company's stock fell around 8% over the past month and has a 52-week l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WDC">ow of $48.96</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.6</li>
<li>WDC Price Action: Shares of Western Digital fell 1.2% to close at $64.87 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">WDC shares</a>. </li>
</ul>
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Microchip Technology's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NYSE">MCHP</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 30.99 million shares sold short, which is 6.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.42 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Microchip Technology Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735822823_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Microchip Technology has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Microchip Technology's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Microchip Technology's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.81%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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The semiconductor sector has had an electrifying run in recent years, but 2024 proved to be more selective. While some chipmakers soared to triple-digit gains, others <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/chipmakers">struggled to stay afloat. </a>
As traders look forward to2025, a fresh question emerges: Should you chase the winners, pick the laggards, or focus on undervalued opportunities with high analyst backing?
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) delivered a 15.2% year-to-date gain as of Dec. 23, cooling off after a massive 65% surge in 2023. Within the group, performance varied wildly:
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<li>Top Performers: Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose 180%, while Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) gained 109%.</li>
<li>Biggest Laggards: Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) sank 60%, Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) fell 36%, and ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) dropped 20%.</li>
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The key takeaway? The semiconductor market is far from homogenous, with companies diverging sharply based on their ability to capitalize on emerging trends like AI.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5 Chip Stocks Analysts Are Betting On for 2025</h3>
Rather than chasing laggards or jumping on already overheated names, traders might want to focus on undervalued semiconductor stocks that align with analysts' bullish forecasts. 
Here are five potential winners for 2025:
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">5. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price) : 32.02%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +3.29%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 67.97%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $136.21 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 17.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">4. Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 33.08%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -2.20%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 79.78%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.09 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 38.6x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">3. Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)</h4>
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<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 43.12%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: +4.80%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 71.93%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $99.64 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 11.4x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">2. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. </h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 45.83%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -15.34%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 127.59%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $202.53 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 27.7x</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">1. Microchip Technology</h4>
<ul>
<li>Median Price Target (upside vs. current market price): 49.26%</li>
<li>2024 YTD Performance: -36.11%</li>
<li>2023 Total Return: 30.90%</li>
<li>Market Cap: $30.94 billion</li>
<li>P/E Ratio (Next 12 Months): 34.9x</li>
</ul>
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