Bank of America semiconductor analyst Vivek Arya identifies five small- and mid-cap chip stocks positioned for outperformance in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure spending, rising chip complexity, and aerospace/defense demand. The stocks include Credo Technology (AI connectivity leader), MKS Inc (wafer equipment), Advanced Energy Industries (AI power demand), Teradyne (chip testing), and MACOM (optics and defense exposure).

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M/A-Com reported Q4 earnings of $0.66 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenues of $190.49 million surpassed the consensus estimate. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The article explores the recent analyst ratings and price targets for MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), a provider of analog, digital and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions. The analysis reveals a positive sentiment among analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $121.67, up from the previous average of $101.67.

MaxLinear (MXL) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 7 analysts have published ratings on MACOM Technology Solns (NASDAQ:MTSI) in the last three months. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 2 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 4 2 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $118.57, along with a high estimate of $135.00 and a low estimate of $110.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 18.57% increase from the previous average price target of $100.00. Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration The perception of MACOM Technology Solns by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Blayne Curtis Jefferies Raises Buy $135.00 $100.00 David Williams Benchmark Raises Buy $115.00 $95.00 Richard Shannon Craig-Hallum Raises Buy $120.00 $95.00 Tom O'Malley Barclays Raises Overweight $115.00 $105.00 Quinn Bolton Needham Raises Buy $110.00 $100.00 Tore Svanberg Stifel Raises Buy $115.00 $105.00 Mark Lipacis Evercore ISI Group Announces Outperform $120.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to MACOM Technology Solns. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Evaluate M/A-Com's (MTSI) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

MACOM's (MTSI) second-quarter fiscal 2024 results benefit from strong momentum across data center and industrial & defense markets.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for M/A-Com (MTSI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

M/A-Com (MTSI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.72% and 0.15%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Monolithic (MPWR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 5.64% and 2.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.85% and 0.61%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?