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	Saved 2026-07-16 18:03 9d ago Published 2026-07-16 11:50 9d ago	Microchip letos posílil o 35 %, táhne ho AI a datová centra Akcie Microchip letos posílily o 35,3 % díky oživení polovodičového cyklu, AI a datovým centrům. Firma čeká, že tržby divize datových center vzrostou v kalendářním roce 2026 asi o 65 % na zhruba 500 milionů USD. MCHP Microchip Technology	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways Microchip shares are up 35.3% YTD as a turnaround, recovery and AI exposure lift prospects.Distributor restocking and book-to-bill above 1 are improving Microchip's revenue visibility.Microchip sees data center solutions revenue rising about 65% to roughly $500 million in 2026. Microchip (MCHP - Free Report) shares have jumped 35.3% year to date (YTD), outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s appreciation of 15.8%. The outperformance can be attributed to a combination of a cyclical semiconductor recovery, execution on management's turnaround plan, improving profitability and growing AI, as well as data center exposure. However, the company’s prospects remain challenging due to supply chain constraints, rising costs and stiff competition from the likes of Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) , Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and On Semiconductor (ON - Free Report) . YTD, Microchip shares have underperformed Texas Instruments, Analog Devices and On Semiconductor, shares of which have returned 73.6%, 44.1% and 70%, respectively. Nevertheless, we believe MCHP’s share price is well-poised to appreciate, driven by expansion into higher-value AI infrastructure as well as recovery across industrial and automotive end markets. So, what should investors do with the stock? Let’s dig deep to find out. MCHP Stock’s Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MCHP’s Prospects to Ride on AI Tailwinds and Inventory RecoveryImproving fundamentals, along with rightsizing of manufacturing footprint, overhauling of distribution strategy and improving customer relationships, bodes well for Microchip’s prospects. This, along with reducing inventory level, a fall in net leverage below 3 times and strong free cash flow generation ability, bodes well for the company’s prospects. Microchip has been benefiting from reducing inventory levels and expects inventory to be aligned with its long-term target in a short span of time. Management stated that inventory has reduced from 201 days in December to 185 days in March, while distributor inventory declined to 26 days, near the low end of the company’s historical range. MCHP management stated distributors have begun restocking, with April representing the highest booking month in almost four years. The company now expects book-to-bill well above 1, which reflects improving revenue visibility. Microchip expects a broad-based recovery with strength across industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, data center, and communications, which reduces investor concerns over cyclicality. Industrial remains roughly one-third of the company’s revenues, while automotive contributes about 17%. As customer inventories normalize, these historically strong markets should continue recovering alongside factory automation, electrification and embedded computing. MCHP is well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs), leveraging its expanding footprint in industrial embedded control, broad product portfolio and total system solutions strategy. Mixed-signal MCUs remain the company's largest product category, accounting for nearly 50% of fiscal 2026 revenues, highlighting their importance to long-term growth. Data Center prospects are most noticeable as Data Center & Compute already represents 18% of company revenues. MCHP expects the dedicated Data Center solutions business to grow from roughly $303 million in calendar 2025 to approximately $500 million in calendar 2026 (about 65% growth), driven by strong momentum in PCIe Gen6 switches, expansion into PCIe retimers, new CXL memory controllers and storage controller growth driven by AI inference. In fact, Microchip has disclosed eight Gen6 switch design wins and expects production ramps during fiscal 2027, including one design expected to generate roughly $100 million annually. MCHP’s Earnings Estimate Revision Shows Positive TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $3.09 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days and indicating 90.85% growth over fiscal 2026’s reported figure. The consensus mark for fiscal 2027 revenues is pegged at $6.23 billion, suggesting 32.26% growth from fiscal 2026’s reported figure. Microchip expects first-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales between $1.442 billion and $1.469 billion, which reflects 35.3% year-over-year growth at the midpoint and 11% sequentially. The company expects non-GAAP earnings of 67-71 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at 69 cents per share, unchanged over the past 30 days and indicating 159.26% growth over the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus mark for fiscal first-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.46 billion, suggesting 35.39% growth from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. MCHP Shares Are Trading at a PremiumMicrochip shares are trading at a premium as suggested by a Value Score of D. In terms of the forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S), the company is trading at 7.2X, a premium compared with the broader sector’s and On Semiconductor’s 6.85X and 5.3X, respectively. However, MCHP is trading at a discount compared with Texas Instruments’ and Analog Devices’ P/S multiple of 12.54X and 11.99X, respectively. MCHP Stock’s Valuation Image Source: Zacks Investment Research ConclusionMicrochip has emerged from one of the industry’s toughest downturns with improving execution, strengthening demand and expanding exposure to attractive long-term growth markets. Inventory normalization, broad-based recovery across industrial and automotive markets, growing AI and data center opportunities, and improving profitability provide a solid foundation for sustained growth. While supply chain constraints, cost inflation, and intense competition remain risks, MCHP’s strengthening bookings, healthy earnings outlook and disciplined turnaround strategy position it well for continued momentum. Despite its premium valuation, Microchip’s improving fundamentals and expanding AI infrastructure portfolio make the stock an attractive choice for investors with a long-term investment horizon. Microchip currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which implies that investors should start accumulating the stock right now. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
	Saved 2026-07-14 13:16 11d ago Published 2026-07-14 07:11 11d ago	Microchip nabízí VectorBlox 3.0 zdarma pro AI na FPGA Microchip Technology uvedla VectorBlox 3.0 SDK zdarma, aby zjednodušila nasazení AI na FPGA a urychlila implementaci modelů CNN na platformách PolarFire. Podpora sparsity má snížit výpočetní i paměťové nároky při zachování přesnosti. MCHP Microchip Technology	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text CHANDLER, Ariz., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deploying AI inference in power‑constrained and mission‑critical environments such as aerospace and defense systems requires solutions that balance performance, efficiency, reliability and ease of development. To better manage these challenges, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has released the VectorBlox™ 3.0 Accelerator Software Development Kit (SDK) to help simplify FPGA‑based AI implementation and speed time‑to‑market. Offered to developers free of charge, VectorBlox 3.0 SDK and associated CoreVectorBlox IP is designed as an integrated toolchain that streamlines optimization, compilation and deployment of convolutional neural network (CNN) models on PolarFire® FPGA and SoC-based platforms. Because the accelerator scales efficiently across model sizes and supports multiple AI workloads on a single device, customers can consolidate various vision or sensor‑based AI functions on a single low power FPGA. “As AI models continue to grow in complexity, compression is becoming essential for deploying intelligence at the edge,” said Shakeel Peera, corporate vice president and GM of Microchip’s FPGA business unit. “With VectorBlox 3.0, we’re leveraging sparsity-based model compression from our Neuronix acquisition to reduce compute demands while preserving accuracy.” With support for sparse neural networks, VectorBlox 3.0 helps enable efficient execution of vision-based CNN models by skipping zero‑valued operations. This capability helps developers accelerate inference performance while reducing power consumption, an important advantage for always‑on edge AI applications that must balance responsiveness with energy efficiency. Enabling sparsity-based model compression is designed to reduce compute and memory demands, while preserving accuracy. “Leveraging VectorBlox acceleration on Microchip’s PolarFire SoC enabled us to efficiently deploy advanced onboard AI pipelines for low-latency payload operations in orbit,” said Vito Fortunato, SPACEDGE™ services line manager at Planetek Italia. “The platform allowed us to validate real-time Earth Observation processing capabilities including object detection, semantic scene analysis and edge-generated actionable information products on top of the AI-eXpress-1 satellite, deployed in 2025, while providing the radiation resilience and operational reliability required for continuous Low Earth Orbit operations.” Additionally, Spacecraft Pose Network v2 (SPNv2), a neural network designed to estimate position and orientation using vision data, enables autonomous navigation and proximity operations in space for applications such as autonomous rendezvous and docking, space debris removal, satellite inspection and formation flying. Built on mid-range, power-efficient, single-event-upset (SEU) immune PolarFire FPGAs and SoCs, the solution delivers secure boot, anti-tamper protection and high reliability for harsh environments. These features are necessary for mission‑critical defense, aerospace and industrial deployments where long operational life, data protection and system resilience are essential. "The combination of PolarFire SoC and VectorBlox creates a powerful synergy for deploying AI-powered autonomy solutions directly in orbit,” said Federico Fontana, Head of Hardware Engineering at AIKO. “We validated this through the deployment of our clear_CHARLES suite, which provides onboard cloud and ship detection for adaptive and autonomous payload operations on power-efficient platforms, making a further step toward increasingly autonomous, responsive and software-defined space systems." VectorBlox SDK v3.0 is supported by Microchip’s Libero® SoC Design Suite and integrates with CoreVectorBlox IP. Visit the website to learn more about the company’s full portfolio of FPGAs and design resources. Pricing and Availability VectorBlox SDK v3.0 and CoreVectorBlox IP are available to customers at no charge. To learn more, contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor. Resources High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish): Application image: https://www.flickr.com/gp/microchiptechnology/vA4q2m043tFree Webinar: Achieve Two Times Faster CNN Inference with Sparsity-Aware AI Acceleration on PolarFire® SoC FPGAs, July 16, 2026 and on demand after the live session https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5321721/8209CC908EDAAE48CA01408C805BFA9F?partnerref=PR About Microchip Technology: Microchip Technology Inc. is a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions that address critical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and durable end markets. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio supports customers throughout the design process, from concept to completion. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support and delivers solutions across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, Libero and PolarFire are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. VectorBlox is a trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
	Saved 2026-07-07 20:35 18d ago Published 2026-07-07 14:11 18d ago	Microchip těží z rostoucí poptávky po mixed-signal MCU Microchip těží z rostoucí poptávky po mixed-signal MCU; ty tvořily téměř 50 % tržeb fiskálního 2026. Bookings sílí, book-to-bill zůstává nad jednou a duben byl nejsilnější za téměř čtyři roky. MCHP Microchip Technology	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways MCHP is positioned to gain from rising mixed-signal MCU demand across industrial and auto markets.Mixed-signal MCUs made up nearly 50% of fiscal 2026 revenue, supporting long-term growth.Bookings improved, book-to-bill stayed above one and April marked the strongest month in nearly four years. Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) is well positioned to benefit from the growing demand for mixed-signal microcontrollers (MCUs), leveraging its expanding footprint in industrial embedded control, broad product portfolio and total system solutions strategy. Mixed-signal MCUs remain the company's largest product category, accounting for nearly 50% of fiscal 2026 revenues, highlighting their importance to long-term growth. The company is witnessing renewed demand across its key MCU-driven markets, including industrial automation, automotive, aerospace & defense, communications and AI-enabled data centers. MCHP management noted that innovation-driven growth has resumed as customers restart new product development after working through excess inventories. These new designs increasingly require intelligent mixed-signal MCUs capable of integrating analog, connectivity, security and real-time control functions into a single platform. Microchip highlighted particularly strong innovation activity in industrial automation, automotive, aerospace & defense and data center applications. Microchip’s leadership in mixed-signal MCUs is further strengthened by its Total System Solutions strategy. Rather than selling standalone microcontrollers, the company bundles MCUs with analog ICs, power management, connectivity, timing, security and FPGA products, increasing content per design win and making its platforms more attractive for customers. The company continues to maintain strong attach rates while expanding reference designs that encourage customers to adopt more Microchip components within a single system, supporting higher long-term revenue per application. The company’s diversified customer base and long product life cycles also provide resilience. Mixed-signal MCU demand is recovering across thousands of customers as inventories normalize, while bookings have strengthened, book-to-bill remains above one, and April represented the strongest booking month in nearly four years. Microchip expects nearly all business units, including its microcontroller franchise, to participate in the ongoing recovery, supported by broad-based demand across industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense and data center markets. MCHP Faces Tough CompetitionMicrochip is facing significant competition from the likes of Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) . Texas Instruments competes directly with Microchip by expanding its embedded processing portfolio around MCU targeting industrial, automotive and power applications. Management emphasized that Texas Instruments is shifting its embedded business toward a broader MCU portfolio with integrated analog peripherals, application-specific MCUs, motor control, power conversion, connectivity and radar capabilities. The planned acquisition of Silicon Labs further strengthens its wireless MCU offerings, particularly for industrial IoT, giving Texas Instruments a broader embedded portfolio that competes directly with Microchip's mixed-signal MCU franchise. Analog Devices competes with Microchip in embedded processing by combining high-performance mixed-signal technologies with embedded intelligence for industrial and automotive applications. Rather than offering standalone MCUs, Analog Devices integrates sensing, signal-chain, power management, connectivity and software to enable edge intelligence for digital factories, robotics, healthcare and automotive systems. This allows ADI to address complex embedded control applications where precision analog performance and real-time processing are critical, competing directly with Microchip's higher-end mixed-signal MCU portfolio. MCHP’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Microchip have appreciated 37.4% year to date, outperforming the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s rise of 16.6%. MCHP Stock’s Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The MCHP stock is trading at a premium, with a forward 12-month price/earnings of 26.35X compared with the broader sector’s 24.98X. Microchip has a Value Score of D. MCHP’s Valuation Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Microchip’s fiscal 2027 earnings is currently pegged at $3.09 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days, suggesting 88.4% growth from the fiscal 2026’s reported figure. Microchip currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
	Saved 2026-06-29 18:29 26d ago Published 2026-06-29 12:06 26d ago	Microchip uvedl radiačně odolný generátor hodin pro vesmír Microchip uvedl DSA504RT, radiačně odolný vesmírný generátor hodin pro letectví a obranu. Čip se šesti výstupy snižuje počet součástek, náklady na kusovník i riziko programu. MCHP Microchip Technology	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways Microchip introduced DSA504RT, a radiation-tolerant clock generator for aerospace and defense systems. DSA504RT generates six phase-aligned outputs from one source, reducing oscillators and component count. The device lowers the bill of materials and screening costs while reducing program risk. Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) has introduced the DSA504RT, a space-grade, radiation-tolerant programmable clock generator with six outputs, developed to meet the demanding timing requirements of aerospace and defense applications. The DSA504RT simplifies timing architecture by generating multiple clean, phase-aligned frequencies from a single master source. The device minimizes the need for multiple discrete oscillators, reduces the overall component count and enhances system failure in time rate. It also lowers power consumption and mass while simplifying distribution networks to keep subsystems synchronized, even in harsh operating environments and during GNSS outages or disruptions. The clock generator incorporates an Analog Phase-Locked Loop (“APLL”) with spread spectrum capability, two fractional dividers, two integer dividers and six highly configurable output buffers. Each output buffer can function either as a differential driver supporting LVPECL, LVDS or HCSL standards or as a pair of single-ended CMOS outputs. The DSA504RT delivers ultra-low jitter performance of as little as 200 femtoseconds (12 kHz–20 MHz) and complies with PCIe Gen 1-7 standards. Its high level of integration enables engineers to replace multiple crystals, oscillators and buffers with a single device, thereby improving design reliability while reducing both bill of materials costs and overall design complexity. Available in QFN28 and CQFP32 packages, the DSA504RT is designed as a companion device for complex aerospace and defense systems. It enables highly integrated clock architectures on a single chip while distributing precise timing references to subsystems based on radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened FPGAs and MCUs. By adding a cost-effective, space-grade device to its established clock product family, Microchip aims to deliver premium timing performance while lowering overall bill of materials and screening costs. The company also noted that customers can remain within its radiation-qualified ecosystem, benefiting from its space heritage, documentation and global technical support to accelerate development and reduce program risk. Taking a Look at Launches by Other Tech CompaniesIn 2025, SiTime Corporation (SITM - Free Report) , a provider of precision timing solutions, announced the launch of its TimeFabric software suite. When combined with SiTime’s oscillators and clocks, the software delivers up to nine times greater time-synchronization accuracy than conventional quartz-based solutions, helping improve system performance and resource utilization in AI data centers. The TimeFabric software suite, launched by SiTime, comprises two key modules: synchronization software that complies with IEEE 1588 standards and proprietary technology that extends critical holdover performance to up to 24 hours. Together, these capabilities support highly accurate and resilient timing across advanced computing and networking environments. In 2024, Adtran (ADTN - Free Report) launched its Oscilloquartz Time Scale System, developed to meet the precise timekeeping requirements of national metrology institutes, scientific research facilities and other applications demanding the highest levels of accuracy and traceability. Adtran’s Oscilloquartz Time Scale System delivers exceptional timekeeping by integrating up to eight different clock types, including optical cesium atomic clocks, hydrogen maser clocks and GNSS receivers, into a single, stable time scale. Similar to Microchip’s recently launched TimePictra 12 platform, Adtran’s launch focuses on helping operators manage increasingly complex synchronization environments while improving resilience and timing accuracy. MCHP’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of MCHP have gained in double digits (% wise) over the past six months, but lagged the Zacks Semiconductor-Analog-and-Mixed industry’s return. 6-Month Price ComparisonImage Source: Zacks Investment Research In terms of forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S), Microchip is trading at a discount compared with its industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCHP’s earnings has been revised over the past 90 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research MCHP’s Zacks RankMCHP currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
	Saved 2026-06-24 16:05 1mo ago Published 2026-06-23 12:05 1mo ago	MCHP roste díky AI a datovým centrům MCHP za tři měsíce vzrostl o 56,5 % díky silné poptávce po AI a datových centrech. Za čtvrtletí čeká tržby 1,442–1,469 mld. USD a non-GAAP EPS 67–71 centů. MCHP Microchip Technology	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways MCHP's shares gained 56.5% in three months, outpacing its industry and tech sector.AI demand is lifting MCHP, with Gen 4 and Gen 5 data-center products seeing strong sales growth.MCHP expects June-quarter sales of $1.442B-$1.469B and non-GAAP EPS of 67-71 cents. Shares of Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) , which develops, manufactures and sells smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, have performed impressively over the past three months, gaining 56.5%. Owing to this solid rally, shares of this tech company have surpassed the Zacks Semiconductor-Analog-and-Mixed industry's 50% growth and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector's 28% uptick. MCHP's shares have outperformed those of fellow industry players Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR - Free Report) and Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) . Shares of Monolithic Power Systems, as well as Analog Devices, despite lagging the Microchip stock, have gained in double digits (% wise) over the past three months. 3-Month Price ComparisonImage Source: Zacks Investment Research MCHP’s shares have performed well over a longer time frame, too, surging more than 45% in a year. Over the past year, Monolithic Power Systems and Analog Devices’ shares have performed even better. Given MCHP's impressive rally, investors might wonder if the opportunity to add this high-flying stock to their portfolio has passed. However, we believe MCHP has a lot going in its favor, and this rally is far from over. In fact, the stock holds substantial upside potential. MCHP currently has a Momentum Score of A. Technical indicators suggest continued strong performance for the shipping company. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average, signaling robust upward momentum and price stability. This technical strength underscores positive market sentiment and confidence in the tech company’s prospects. 50-Day Moving Average Data of MCHP Stock Reasons for Staying Bullish on MCHP StockAI Boom Aids MCHP: Microchip Technology benefits from growing AI investments. The company’s Gen 4 and Gen 5 data center products are witnessing strong sales growth. MCHP’s new products are expected to gain traction with the launch of the industry's first 3-nanometer-based PCIe Gen 6 switch that powers modern AI infrastructure. These switches offer double bandwidth, lower latency, advanced security and high-density AI connectivity for next-generation cloud and data center performance. The success of the restructuring plan also bodes well for MCHP’s prospects. The company also entered the PCIe retimer market in the June 2026 quarter as a companion device for Gen 6 switches and disclosed an OEM design win that displaced a competitor. MCHP has expanded connectivity, storage and compute offerings for AI and data center applications, as well as intelligent power modules for AI at the edge. These factors are expected to drive top-line growth. MCHP’s dominance in 8, 16 and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers remains a major driver of top-line growth. Momentum Builds Across End Markets: While releasing the fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results last month, management pointed toward recovery across automotive, industrial, communication, data center, aerospace and defense, and consumer, with the aerospace and defense sector emerging as the strongest sales performer in the quarter. The company also highlighted improved customer relationships and many customers reengaged in purchases after working through excess inventory. Management also stated that order activity strengthened meaningfully, with bookings for the March quarter significantly higher than those witnessed in the December quarter. The book-to-bill ratio for the March quarter was well above 1, resulting in a much higher backlog entering the June quarter compared with when the company entered the March quarter. Additionally, April was the largest booking month in almost four years. Upbeat Outlook Bodes Well: In the June quarter (first-quarter fiscal 2027), management expects strong growth from the data center, aerospace and defense sector, industrial, and automotive end markets. All business units are anticipated to drive growth. For the June quarter, net sales are expected in the $1.442-$1.469 billion band. The company expects non-GAAP earnings of 67-71 cents per share, alongside a non-GAAP gross margin of 62.25-63.25% and a non-GAAP operating expense of 28.75-29.25%. Impressive Earnings History: Microchip has outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the past four quarters. The average beat is 8.7%. MCHP Still a Smart Buy for InvestorsMicrochip is well-positioned for continued success. Microchip’s growth outlook is impressive and supported by data center connectivity ramps, aerospace and defense demand, and operating leverage as utilization normalizes. The strong earnings history also bodes well for the company. The consensus price target for MCHP stock is $115.67, implying an upside of more than 15% from current levels. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research With many positives driving the stock, MCHP presents a compelling investment opportunity now. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock is an ideal candidate for addition to one's portfolio. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.