Cantor Fitzgerald has upgraded Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) to Overweight from Neutral as of December 15, 2025. This change reflects a more optimistic outlook on the company's prospects within the semiconductor industry.
Microchip Technology, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, provides a range of semiconductor products, employing approximately 19,400 full-time staff. The firm designs, develops, manufactures, and markets mixed-signal microcontrollers, development tools, and various connectivity devices. Its solutions cater to customers across multiple sectors, including industrial, automotive, and aerospace.
As of December 11, 2025, Microchip's market capitalization stands at $36.7 billion, with a trailing twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of -0.34 and a dividend yield of 268.0%. The upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for August 5, 2026, and May 6, 2026, with estimated EPS of $0.54 and $0.45, respectively.
Analyst ratings and price targets serve as professional assessments based on extensive research and financial modelling. While these insights can provide valuable context, they are grounded in assumptions that may not always materialise. Investors are encouraged to consider a variety of factors, including company fundamentals and industry trends, when making financial decisions.
Such decisions reflect the evolving nature of analyst sentiment, which can shift as new information becomes available. Currently, the consensus among analysts for Microchip Technology Inc indicates a Buy rating, with 8 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, and 9 Hold ratings noted as of December 1, 2025.