- Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) surpasses earnings estimates with a significant year-over-year increase.
- Craig-Hallum maintains a “Buy” rating and raises the price target from $55 to $62.
- Revenue growth driven by strong demand across data centers, industrial, and consumer sectors.
Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) is a leading supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including data centers, industrial, and consumer sectors. Semtech’s competitors include companies like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, which also operate in the semiconductor space.
On August 26, 2025, Craig-Hallum maintained its “Buy” rating for Semtech, while the stock remained at a “hold” status. At that time, the stock price was $51. Craig-Hallum also raised its price target for Semtech from $55 to $62, indicating confidence in the company’s future performance.
Semtech’s recent financial results support this positive outlook. The company reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings per share of 41 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. This is a significant improvement from the previous year’s earnings of 11 cents per share, marking a more than threefold increase.
The company’s revenues rose by 20% year over year, reaching $257.6 million. This growth was driven by strong demand in data centers, industrial, and consumer sectors. Additionally, Signal Integrity sales increased by 29.3%, and the gross margin expanded by 280 basis points compared to the previous year.
Currently, SMTC is priced at $57.28, reflecting a 12.30% increase or $6.28. The stock has fluctuated between $54.26 and $58.59 during the day. Over the past year, it has reached a high of $79.52 and a low of $24.05. With a market capitalization of approximately $4.96 billion, Semtech demonstrates consistent growth and financial health.
