Semtech Corp [SMTC] stock prices are up 8.81% to $75.00 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The SMTC shares have gain 13.38% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 9.86%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Semtech Corp [NASDAQ: SMTC] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 17, 2025, when UBS initiated its Buy rating and assigned the stock a price target of $85. Previously, Needham reaffirmed its Buy rating on November 26, 2024, and elevated its price target to $70. On November 26, 2024, Craig Hallum reiterated its Buy rating and revised its price target to $70 on the stock. Summit Insights downgraded its rating to a Hold. Craig Hallum reiterated its recommendation of a Buy and raised its price target to $48 on June 06, 2024. Craig Hallum reiterated a Buy rating for this stock on April 01, 2024, and upped its price target to $36. In a note dated October 19, 2023, The Benchmark Company upgraded an Buy rating on this stock but restated the target price of $30.
The stock price of Semtech Corp [SMTC] has been fluctuating between $18.16 and $73.96 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $68 within the next 12 months. Semtech Corp [NASDAQ: SMTC] shares were valued at $75.00 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -9.33% based on the average SMTC price forecast.
Analyzing the SMTC fundamentals
The Semtech Corp [NASDAQ:SMTC] reported sales of 851.23M for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 17.88%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.49% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.04%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -0.98%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -0.99%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.61, Equity is 4.17 and Total Capital is 0.03. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at -25.44.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 71.84 points at the first support level, and at 68.68 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 76.96, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 78.91.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Semtech Corp [NASDAQ:SMTC]’s Current Ratio is 2.37. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.67, and the Cash Ratio is 0.58. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 7.59.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Silberstein Asaf, EVP and COO, that happened on Jan 15 ’25 when 2000.0 shares were sold. Officer, Sherazi Imran completed a deal on Jan 17 ’25 to buy 1338.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer Silberstein Asaf bought 2000.0 shares on Jan 15 ’25.
