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California Public Employees Retirement System cut its holdings in shares of Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP – Free Report) by 2.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,280,223 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 30,775 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned about 0.24% of Microchip Technology worth $82,715,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EFG International AG purchased a new stake in shares of Microchip Technology during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Miller Capital Partners Inc. acquired a new stake in Microchip Technology in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in Microchip Technology in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Microchip Technology during the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its position in shares of Microchip Technology by 4,663.6% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 524 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 513 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Microchip Technology Here are the key news stories impacting Microchip Technology this week:

Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp raised long-term earnings expectations for Microchip Technology, forecasting FY2027 EPS of $3.00 and FY2028 EPS of $3.83, both above current consensus. This points to improving fundamentals and supports a more constructive outlook for NASDAQ:MCHP. Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted Microchip’s strong earnings surprise history and the potential to beat estimates again, reinforcing investor confidence ahead of the next report. Positive Sentiment: Another bullish note pointed to Microchip’s 35.3% year-to-date gain being driven by inventory recovery, stronger bookings, and AI data center demand, all of which may continue to support the stock. Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp also provided quarterly estimates for FY2027 and FY2028 periods, but these updates were primarily forecast revisions rather than new company guidance or a major business announcement. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price objective on shares of Microchip Technology in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Microchip Technology from $95.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Microchip Technology from $95.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Zacks Research raised shares of Microchip Technology from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Microchip Technology from $80.00 to $105.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $100.10.

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Microchip Technology Price Performance MCHP stock opened at $80.96 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $92.15 and its two-hundred day moving average is $80.59. The company has a market capitalization of $43.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 385.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.74. Microchip Technology Incorporated has a 52 week low of $48.52 and a 52 week high of $105.91. The company has a current ratio of 2.09, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85.

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.07. Microchip Technology had a net margin of 4.88% and a return on equity of 10.87%. The business had revenue of $1.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.26 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.11 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 35.1% on a year-over-year basis. Microchip Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.670-0.710 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Microchip Technology Incorporated will post 2.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Microchip Technology Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.455 per share. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Microchip Technology’s payout ratio is presently 866.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Microchip Technology In related news, COO Richard J. Simoncic sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.52, for a total transaction of $487,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 130,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,727,140.16. This represents a 3.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO James Eric Bjornholt sold 3,667 shares of Microchip Technology stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.87, for a total transaction of $333,220.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 28,573 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,596,428.51. This trade represents a 11.37% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 553,302 shares of company stock valued at $49,673,635 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.79% of the company’s stock.

Microchip Technology Profile (Free Report)

Microchip Technology Inc is a semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, that designs, develops and supplies a broad portfolio of embedded control and analog semiconductors. Its product lineup centers on microcontrollers (including the well-known PIC family), digital signal controllers and associated development tools and software, along with a range of mixed-signal and analog devices, nonvolatile memory, power management, timing, interface, wireless and security products. The company also provides integrated hardware and software solutions intended to simplify embedded design and accelerate time to market for OEMs and contract manufacturers.

Microchip’s products are used across a wide range of end markets, including automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace and defense, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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July 17 (Reuters) - South Korean authorities have conducted an on-site search and seizure at the local office ​of Montage Technology (688008.SS), opens new tab, in connection with a ‌potential competition law violation, the Chinese chipmaker said in an exchange filing.

In the filing on Thursday, Montage said ​it has been fully cooperating with the ​Fair Trade Investigation Division of the Seoul ⁠Central District Prosecutors' Office and that none of ​its directors or employees have been charged with ​wrongdoing by any government authority so far.

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South Korea accounted for 2.93 billion yuan ($432.63 million) of Montage's sales in fiscal ​2025, representing more than half of its ​group revenue, according to the filing.

Founded in 2004, the company ‌is ⁠the biggest memory interconnect chip supplier globally, with a 36.8% market share by revenue in 2024, according to its prospectus, which cited consultancy and ​research firm ​Frost & Sullivan.

The ⁠chipmaker's shares surged 64% in their Hong Kong trading debut earlier this year ​after it raised HK$7.04 billion ($897.99 million) in ​a ⁠share sale primarily to fund research.

Montage's Hong Kong-listed stock slumped 23% to close at HK$278.6 on ⁠Thursday, ​while its shares in Shanghai ​slid 16.4%.

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Reporting by Nikita ​Maria Jino in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips

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Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This chipmaker has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 8.16%.

For the last reported quarter, Microchip Tech came out with earnings of $0.57 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.5 per share, representing a surprise of 14.00%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.43 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.44 per share, delivering a surprise of 2.33%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Microchip Tech, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Microchip Tech has an Earnings ESP of +2.16% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

CHANDLER, Ariz., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As industrial environments become more automated and connected, demand for Power over Ethernet is rising to enable industrial applications by delivering reliable power and data over a single cable, simplifying deployment and scalability. To offer an industrial-grade solution, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has extended its broad range of single- and multi-port PoE solutions to include its PD-9601GCI Midspan, designed to meet the IEEE 802.3bt standard for industrial applications and their challenging environments.

“In a market where many existing networks don’t fully support PoE’s convenient single-cable deployment models, our industrial-grade PD-9601GCI midspan makes it easier for our customers to power their smart equipment in factories and industrial settings,” said Charlie Forni, corporate vice president of Microchip’s networking and connectivity business unit. “Additionally, our customers have the option to use our midspans as a private label powering option, enabling them to differentiate their products by offering a simpler integrated power solution.”

Microchip’s PD-9601GCI midspan stands out from its existing PC-9601GC single-port indoor PoE midspan because it’s industrial-grade and is designed to reduce the need for complex electrical work and additional power outlets, while delivering up to 90W of power and 10/100/1000 Mbps data rates over a single Ethernet cable.

The device offers features and capabilities that support reliable operation in remote or challenging factory and outdoor locations, minimizing downtime and support issues:

Sealed, vibration-resistant metal enclosure that is Ingress Protection (IP)-rated: The IP rating is IP30.Extended operating temperature: Designed to sustain a temperature range of -40°C to 75°C.Extended power input options: Supports dual DC input in the range of 20V-60V.Enhanced industrial-grade surge protection: Helps protect against voltage spikes in industrial environments.Industrial mounting: Includes DIN rail, wall or panel mount options.Compatibility testing with industrial automation devices: Helps reduce integration and reliability issues for manufacturers. Midspans are inserted after the network switch where they inject power onto an Ethernet line so it can deliver both power and data. These devices provide a convenient and cost-effective solution to deploy PoE in remote or challenging environments. Bundled with an IoT device, midspans enable manufacturers to offer a plug-and-play solution designed to support power delivery over the network.

With over 25 years of experience in PoE technology, Microchip helped standardize the IEEE® 802.3af/at/bt standards. Microchip offers an extensive portfolio of PoE PSE chipsets, PD chipsets and PoE systems to meet the diverse needs of its customers. For more information about the company’s PoE solutions, visit its website.

Pricing and Availability

The PD-9601GCI midspan is available in production quantities. You can purchase directly from Microchip or contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.

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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.

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CHANDLER, Ariz., July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced that its MPLAB® XC Pro Compilers and MPLAB Machine Learning (ML) Development Suite are now available at no cost to customers. By enabling unlimited installs across individual and team environments, these tools give developers free access to advanced optimization capabilities and integrated embedded machine learning workflows.

“Our focus is on optimizing the development experience for engineers using Microchip devices,” said Greg Robinson, corporate vice president of Microchip’s development tools, MCU and wireless business units. “By eliminating license fees and providing high-performance tools at no cost, we’re removing barriers to innovation. Customers can now take advantage of our optimized compilers and integrated machine learning capabilities to move efficiently from design through deployment.”

Previously available through paid license tiers, the MPLAB XC Pro Compilers apply high-level techniques to reduce code size, lower the memory footprint, improve execution speed and generate highly efficient, architecture‑optimized code for embedded applications. These professional-grade capabilities enable developers to streamline embedded design across Microchip’s 8-, 16- and 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) and microprocessor (MPU) portfolio.

The MPLAB Machine Learning Development Suite Model Builder, an MPLAB or Microsoft® Visual Studio® Code (VS Code®) plug-in used to generate optimized AI and IoT sensor recognition code, is also available at no cost. This allows developers to build and deploy end-to-end embedded machine learning solutions and helps enable efficient deployment of edge intelligence on resource‑constrained devices. By offering MPLAB ML in VS Code, Microchip is furthering its commitment to meeting developers in their environment of choice, providing a more flexible and easier‑to‑use development experience.

The shift to offer free development tools extends to Microchip’s MPLAB XC Functional Safety Compilers. TÜV SÜD‑certified, these compilers support safety‑critical applications and help enable compliance with industry functional safety standards, with certification documentation and support available for purchase when needed. With the free download, developers can now begin safety-oriented design without upfront license costs and fees applied only when certification is required.

Updates and priority technical support for compiler-related queries are included at no additional cost. Visit the website for more information about Microchip’s full suite of VS Code extensions.

Pricing and Availability
MPLAB XC Compilers and the MPLAB Machine Learning Development Suite are available at no cost. For more information, contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.

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Key Takeaways S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow posted their strongest Q2 performances in years amid broad market gains.MU, WDC, MCHP, CRDO and STRL are highlighted as momentum picks for Q3 2026.AI infrastructure demand across memory, storage, connectivity and data centers support these stocks. U.S. stock markets closed an impressive second-quarter 2026. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rallied 14.9% and 21.4% respectively, to post their best second-quarter performance since 2020. The Dow advanced 12.9%, marking its strongest quarter since the fourth quarter of 2022.

Momentum Likely to Continue in Q3AI trade is gathering steam as days progress. AI infrastructure trade is now expanding from chips to memory and storage devices as well as servers and racks. Moreover, agentic AI is expanding the scope of AI infrastructure providers in the physical layer.

Massive AI data center growth is benefiting several nuclear power generator and reactor makers, construction giants, cooling and water purifying companies and industrial manufacturers. 

On May 28, the U.S. government entered into a "memorandum of understanding" with Iran to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and continue negotiations on the latter’s nuclear program. The negotiations include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran removing its mines within 30 days and the United States gradually lifting the naval blockade. 

At this stage, we recommend five stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank that are expected to maintain their momentum in the third quarter, too. These are: Micron Technology Inc. (MU - Free Report) , Western Digital Corp. (WDC - Free Report) , Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP - Free Report) , Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (CRDO - Free Report) and Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (STRL - Free Report) . 

Each of the stocks sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present and has a Zacks Momentum Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The chart below shows the price performance of our five picks in the past three months.

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Micron Technology Inc.Micron has been benefiting tremendously from the enormous application of AI in day-to-day life, which has pushed up the demand for memory chips. The four major hyperscalers raised their AI capital expenditure budget to $750 billion for 2026. This figure is set to cross $1 trillion next year and is likely to rise further beyond 2027. 

This has resulted in more AI semiconductor sales implying the need for multiple AI memory chips to operate. Flash memory technologies like DRAM and NAND are used in AI chips, enabling them to perform optimally. 

This has pushed up the demand for AI-enabled memory chips. In their last earnings reports, all four major hyperscalers highlighted a shortage of memory and storage chips, resulting in soaring prices of these products. As a result, MU benefits significantly. 

Micron has meaningful exposure to AI, cloud data centers, industrial IoT and autonomous vehicles, all of which require increasingly advanced memory solutions. As AI adoption accelerates, demand for DRAM and NAND products continues to rise. 

MU has invested heavily in next-generation memory technologies, positioning itself to meet the growing performance and efficiency requirements of AI systems. A particularly important growth driver is high-bandwidth memory (“HBM”), which has become essential for advanced AI workloads. Micron Technology’s HBM3E and HBM4 products are seeing exceptionally strong demand because they offer the speed and efficiency required by modern AI systems.

MU’s position in the AI ecosystem continues to strengthen. NVIDIA identified Micron as a key HBM supplier for its GeForce RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs, reinforcing its importance within the AI supply chain. Demand for HBM4 is also benefiting from next-generation AI infrastructure deployments, including NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin platform. 

Micron has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of more than 100% each, for the current year (ending August 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 16.3% in the last seven days.

Western Digital Corp.Western Digital has been witnessing strong execution amid intensified cloud and AI demand. WDC saw strong data center demand and increased adoption of high-capacity hard disk drives. This reflects its ability to scale reliable, high-capacity storage solutions to meet the needs of the AI-driven data economy.

As AI and cloud adoption accelerate, demand for higher-density storage continues to rise. WDC is meeting this demand through close collaboration with hyperscalers, delivering reliable, high-capacity drives at scale with strong performance and total cost of ownership.

Western Digital has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 38.1% and 82.3%, respectively, for the current year (ending June 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 6.6% over the last 30 days.

Microchip Technology Inc.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 Gen6 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 in the long term.

Microchip Technology has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 31.7% and 88.4%, respectively, for the current year (ending March 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 0.3% in the last 30 days.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.Credo Technology is a provider of high-performance serial connectivity solutions for the hyperscale datacenter, 5G carrier, enterprise networking, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing markets.

CRDO’s outlook is supported by widening AEC adoption, rising hyperscaler and Neo cloud traction, and a larger optical portfolio that now includes silicon photonics PIC technology following the DustPhotonics acquisition. AECs remain the primary growth engine as they play an increasingly critical role in AI-driven networking deployments.

ZF Optics is moving from initial ramp to a broader fiscal 2027 revenue contributor. The acquisition of Dust Photonics strengthens CRDO’s high-speed optical connectivity portfolio with silicon photonics PIC technology. 

The deal adds advanced technology, including 800G and 1.6T solutions, and would aid in developing upcoming 3.2T solutions. CRDO projects more than $600 million in optical revenues, with ZeroFlap optics, silicon photonics PICs and optical DSPs each contributing more than $100 million in fiscal 2027.

Credo Technology has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 75.8% and 72.8%, respectively, for the current year (ending March 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 17.5% in the last 30 days.

Sterling Infrastructure Inc.Zacks Rank #1 Sterling Infrastructure specializes in constructing complex data centers, e-commerce distribution facilities, and manufacturing sites. The company is a major provider of high-density, AI-Powered data centers. STRL is a notable beneficiary of the massive AI data center boom.

E-Infrastructure Solutions projects develop advanced, large-scale site development systems and services for data centers, e-commerce distribution centers, warehousing, transportation, energy and more. 

Sterling’s combined offering of site development and electrical services is gaining traction faster than expected. STRL highlighted that in the first quarter of 2026, two data center campuses moved to integrated execution six to eight months earlier than planned, validating cross-sell traction and schedule compression benefits. 

STRL’s complementary investments — AI tools that increased project manager capacity by about 15% and a modular manufacturing program that will triple capacity within nearly 18 months — reduce field labor intensity and enhance quality/efficiency.

Sterling Infrastructure has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 59.2% and 75.7%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 2.1% over the last 30 days. 

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.

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In terms of forward 12-month Price/Sales (P/S), Microchip is trading at a discount compared with its industry.

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See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCHP’s earnings has been revised over the past 90 days.

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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.  

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

Investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Has Microchip Technology (MCHP - Free Report) been one of those stocks this year? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Computer and Technology peers, we might be able to answer that question.

Microchip Technology is one of 592 companies in the Computer and Technology group. The Computer and Technology group currently sits at #1 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed in order from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors.

The Zacks Rank is a proven model that highlights a variety of stocks with the right characteristics to outperform the market over the next one to three months. The system emphasizes earnings estimate revisions and favors companies with improving earnings outlooks. Microchip Technology is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCHP's full-year earnings has moved 23.4% higher. This signals that analyst sentiment is improving and the stock's earnings outlook is more positive.

Our latest available data shows that MCHP has returned about 56.6% since the start of the calendar year. Meanwhile, stocks in the Computer and Technology group have gained about 20% on average. This means that Microchip Technology is outperforming the sector as a whole this year.

One other Computer and Technology stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS - Free Report) . The stock is up 78% year-to-date.

The consensus estimate for Advanced Energy Industries' current year EPS has increased 9.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Looking more specifically, Microchip Technology belongs to the Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, a group that includes 10 individual stocks and currently sits at #5 in the Zacks Industry Rank. On average, this group has gained an average of 69.7% so far this year, meaning that MCHP is slightly underperforming its industry in terms of year-to-date returns.

On the other hand, Advanced Energy Industries belongs to the Semiconductor Equipment - Wafer Fabrication industry. This 2-stock industry is currently ranked #27. The industry has moved +80.2% year to date.

Microchip Technology and Advanced Energy Industries could continue their solid performance, so investors interested in Computer and Technology stocks should continue to pay close attention to these stocks.

On June 15, 2026, Microchip Technology Inc MCHP shares rose 5.3% today, closing at $100.32. The stock has seen a notable 52-week range, with a high of $105.91 and a low of $48.52.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price is $100.32 vs GF Value™ of $58.17, indicating a 72.5% overvaluation.GF Score™ of 75/100 suggests the company is rated Above Average based on key performance metrics.Most notable signal: Insiders sold $51.7M worth of shares in the last 3 months, showing no buying activity. Is MCHP Overvalued or Undervalued? Microchip Technology Inc MCHP is currently trading at a significant premium when compared to its GF Value™, which estimates the intrinsic value of the stock at $58.17. This indicates that MCHP is overvalued by approximately 72.5%, suggesting a lack of margin of safety for potential investors. The GF Valuation label classifies the stock as "Significantly Overvalued," raising concerns about the sustainability of its current price levels. Investors must be cautious, as purchasing shares at inflated valuations can expose them to substantial risks, particularly if market sentiment shifts or if the company's performance does not justify the high price.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current valuation context, it is crucial to consider whether MCHP can deliver the growth necessary to support its high price in the long term.

How Does MCHP's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 477.7x 27.2x Forward P/E 31.9x N/A The current P/E ratio of 477.7x is significantly above its 5-year median P/E of 27.2x, indicating that MCHP is trading well above its historical valuation levels. The forward P/E of 31.9x does not alleviate concerns, as it remains high relative to typical industry standards. This P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, reinforcing the conclusion that MCHP is overvalued in the current market environment.

What Does MCHP's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 75/100 Financial Strength 5/10 Profitability 6/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 3/10 Momentum 10/10 The GF Score™ of 75/100 indicates that Microchip Technology Inc is rated Above Average based on its overall performance metrics. The strongest aspect is the Momentum Rank at 10/10, showing that the stock has performed well in the short term. However, the Valuation Rank of 3/10 raises concerns about the sustainability of its current price. Financial Strength is rated at 5/10, suggesting moderate stability, while Profitability and Growth scores of 6/10 and 7/10 respectively indicate decent operational performance. Overall, while MCHP shows promise in growth and momentum, its valuation metrics signal caution.

What Are Insiders Doing with MCHP Stock? Recent insider activity reveals that insiders of Microchip Technology Inc have sold $51.7 million in shares over the past three months, with no reported buying activity during the same period. This pattern suggests a lack of confidence from insiders in the current valuation levels of the company, as selling shares may indicate that they believe the stock is overpriced or that they are taking profits after a significant price increase.

The absence of insider buying further amplifies the cautionary stance surrounding MCHP, as it typically reflects a lack of belief in the stock's future potential at current price levels.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Microchip Technology Inc MCHP is currently categorized as overvalued. The significant disparity between the current price and intrinsic value, coupled with concerning insider activity and high valuations, suggests that potential investors should approach this stock with caution.

For the complete analysis, visit the Microchip Technology Inc MCHP stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is MCHP's GF Score™?

MCHP's GF Score™ is 75/100, indicating that the stock ranks above average based on key performance metrics.

Is MCHP overvalued or undervalued?

MCHP is currently overvalued, with a GF Value™ of $58.17 compared to a current price of $100.32.

What is MCHP's P/E ratio?

MCHP's P/E (TTM) is 477.7x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 27.2x, indicating that the stock is trading well above its historical valuation.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As AI workloads continue to scale, data center architects are increasingly constrained by limited signal reach and rising latency, which can leave valuable memory resources underutilized across large GPU clusters. These challenges are amplified as interconnect speeds increase. At 64 GT/s (giga transfers per second), signal integrity limitations can restrict system scale and burden server architectures. In response, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has released XpressConnect™ PCIe® 6.0 and CXL® 3.1 retimers to enable memory expansion and resource disaggregation in large-scale AI fabrics.

The retimers are designed to extend signal reach beyond conventional PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 6 electrical limits, enabling more flexible system designs across complex baseboards, riser cards and cabled interconnects. The retimers are engineered to help address these challenges by enabling higher‑bandwidth connectivity while supporting the stringent thermal and power budgets required in modern AI fabrics. XpressConnect retimers achieve a pin‑to‑pin latency of less than 12 ns, approximately 80% lower than PCIe 6.0 specifications. This low‑latency performance helps improve utilization of AI accelerators and GPUs by reducing data stalls in high‑density AI clusters.

“AI data centers are increasingly constrained not by compute, but by the ability to move data efficiently across the system. As PCIe 6.0 pushes speeds to 64 GT/s, signal reach and latency become critical design challenges,” said Brian McCarson, corporate vice president and GM of Microchip’s data center solutions business unit. “Our XpressConnect retimers are designed to act as the high‑performance nerve center of the AI server, helping customers build more scalable, power‑efficient fabrics by reducing latency and improving connectivity across dense GPU clusters. This system‑level approach allows data center architects to reclaim underutilized resources and improve overall platform efficiency at scale.”

The XpressConnect retimers round out Microchip’s data center portfolio and are engineered to work alongside the company’s 3‑nm Switchtec™ PCIe Gen 6 switches, Adaptec® SmartRAID controllers and Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) and Flashtec™ NVMe® controllers, helping enable a pre‑validated, interoperable fabric. Microchip’s XpressConnect PCIe Gen 6 and CXL 3.1 retimers can integrate with PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 platforms where required, which helps reduce time to market. The retimers also connect into Microchip’s ChipLink diagnostic ecosystem, delivering a unified graphical user interface for real‑time 2D eye capture and four‑level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM4) telemetry. These capabilities help data center operators monitor link health more effectively and simplify troubleshooting, which can help reduce total cost of ownership.

Engineered as an industry‑standard, drop‑in solution, XpressConnect retimers are designed to help reduce the risk of single‑vendor dependency for hyperscalers. Additionally, the devices support flexible link bifurcation configurations (1×16, 2×8 and 4×4) and align with widely adopted retimer footprint guidelines, while providing enterprise‑class features such as hot‑plug support and end‑to‑end data integrity. Visit the website to learn more about Microchip Technology’s data center solutions for high‑performance compute, storage and connectivity.

Development Tools
Microchip’s ChipLink diagnostic tools offer comprehensive debug, diagnostics, configuration and analysis through an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). ChipLink connects via in-band PCIe or sideband signals such as UART, TWI and EJTAG, enabling flexible, efficient monitoring and troubleshooting throughout design and deployment.

Pricing and Availability
The XpressConnect retimers can be purchased directly from Microchip or contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor.

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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.

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Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Global Technology Conference Transcript

I rate Microchip Technology (MCHP) a Strong Buy because the business is gaining exposure to AI Infrastructure, data centers, storage, PCle, retimers, memory and industrial connectivity. My thesis is built on five growth drivers; AI & Data center infrastructure, MCU and Analog recovery, Industrial Ethernet and automotive networking, memory & FPGA Strength and utilization recovery. Together, these growth drivers support my 2028 revenue estimate of about $7.25 billion and 2028 EPS of $4.32.

June 08, 2026 16:15 ET  | Source: Microchip Technology Inc.

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that the Company will present at the 2026 Mizuho Technology Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:35 p.m. (Eastern Time). Presenting for the Company will be Mr. Rich Simoncic, Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Sajid Daudi, Head of Investor Relations. A live webcast of the presentation will be made available by Mizuho, and can be accessed on the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

Any forward looking statements made during the presentation are qualified in their entirety by the discussion of risks set forth in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Copies of SEC filings can be obtained for free at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or from commercial document retrieval services.

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 support 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 are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries.

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Microchip edges past Fabrinet as AI data-center wins and a coming 3nm PCIe Gen6 switch offset its pricier valuation.

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces that its Nantes facility in France has expanded its Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) MIL‑PRF‑38535 certification scope to include QML Class Y, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high‑reliability semiconductor solutions for aerospace and defense applications. The Nantes site expanded its certification scope from QML Classes V and Q to now include Class Y.

Microchip’s Nantes site has maintained QML certification to Classes Q and V since 1999, supporting the most demanding space and defense mission requirements. The addition of Class Y certification advances the facility’s capabilities to include additional packaging technologies, including non‑hermetic solutions, enabling higher levels of integration and supporting more advanced semiconductor architectures required by next‑generation military and space programs.

“We’re honored to be a leading supplier of semiconductors to the aerospace and defense industry and continue to deliver the quality and reliability our customers depend on for critical missions,” said Patrick Johnson, senior corporate vice president of Microchip’s Aerospace and Defense Group. “Microchip’s products are in most military applications, and in space, we are virtually in everything that leaves Earth.”

With Class Y certification, the Nantes facility strengthens Microchip’s European manufacturing footprint for high‑reliability devices. The site also holds ESCC QML and AS9100:2018 certifications, positioning it among Microchip’s most highly qualified manufacturing locations for aerospace and defense solutions.

The company’s Nantes facility is equipped to support qualification and testing of its PIC64 High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (PIC64‑HPSC), a series of 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs) that are radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant for space exploration applications. This capability enhances Microchip’s ability to meet evolving customer requirements for electrical testing, qualification, and long‑term mission assurance in harsh operating environments.

Microchip has worldwide qualification sites in the United States and Europe, each certified to specific military standards and classes aligned with their product focus. In the U.S., the company’s site in San Jose, Calif., is qualified to MIL-PRF-38535 Classes Q, V and Y, for advanced digital and space applications, while its site in Garden Grove, Calif., supports Class Q for analog and mixed-signal devices. The company’s Lawrence, Mass. facility provides capabilities under MIL-PRF-19500 and MIL-PRF-38534 Classes H and K for discrete and hybrid microelectronics. In Europe, in addition to the Nantes site, Microchip’s facility in Ennis, Ireland, is certified to MIL-PRF-19500 for its discrete manufacturing. These sites ensure consistent high-reliability qualification across regions without reliance on dedicated lab certifications.

With over 60 years of space heritage, Microchip has a broad portfolio of high-reliability solutions designed for the aerospace and defense market including Radiation-Tolerant (RT) and Radiation-Hardened (RH) MCUs, MPUs, FPGAs and Ethernet PHYs, power devices, RF products, timing solutions, as well as discrete components from bare die to system modules. Additionally, Microchip offers a wide range of components on the Qualified Products List (QPL) to better serve its customers. For more information about Microchip’s aerospace and defense solutions, visit the website.

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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. 

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Microchip Technology Incorporated is rated Strong Buy with a $145/share target, reflecting robust momentum from data centers, aerospace & defense, and automotive megatrends. MCHP is entering a new growth cycle, supported by double-digit top-line growth, completion of customer inventory destocking, and margin-accretive opportunities in high-growth end markets. Data center-specific content sales are projected to surge from $303M in CY25 to $500M in CY26, driven by AI-driven demand and PCIe interconnect expansion.