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B. Riley Securities analyst Craig Ellis maintains Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $108 to $98.

The company’s L-Series timing devices are designed to scale between COTS and traditional space-grade solutions, offering shorter lead times at competitive price pointsCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the expansion of its L-Series of timing devices with the launch of its LX-820 Radiation-Tolerant Quartz Oscillator, designed for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other space applications. The L-Series portfolio provides satellite develop

Microchip Tech (MCHP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 49% in Microchip Tech (MCHP). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Navitas Semiconductor teams up with Microchip to develop an 800V-to-6V power design delivering up to 96% efficiency, targeting next-generation AI data centers.

New connectivity, storage and acceleration solutions help address performance, security and scalability challenges across modern computing architecturesCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As AI workloads drive demand for more scalable and flexible data center architectures, organizations are looking for faster, more efficient ways to move, store and protect data. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is helping to address these needs by expanding its portfolio of data center solutio

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) traded at around $131 on October 7, down 2.59% on the day, though still 82.53% higher over twelve months. Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) traded near $78 over the same session, up 23.38% across the year. One of these two pays out nearly three times what it earns, and that is the […]

The acquisition adds patented radiation-hardening technology, though Microchip does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial results.

Acquisition Complements Microchip's Aerospace, Defense and Space Solution Portfolio with Radiation-Hardened Microcontrollers and Patented Process TechnologyCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCHP), a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, today announced that it has acquired VORAGO Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of radiation-hardened and radiation-t

Microchip Technology Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCHP), a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, today announced that it has acquired VORAGO

MTCH3380P and MTCH3240P controllers enable fast touch acquisition and robust performance for complex interfaces, including display-free applicationsCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As appliance and equipment manufacturers look for ways to reduce system costs, many are replacing displays with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using high-end decoration and illuminated capacitive-touch buttons, sliders and wheels. These interfaces often require a large number of touch sensors which

The companies combined Navitas’ power chips with Microchip’s control and security technology in a reference platform aimed at increasingly power-hungry AI server racks.

Solution combines digital power control, GaN technology, and hardware-based security to accelerate development of high-efficiency rack power systems based on the 800V DC OCP standard Navitas and Microchip Collaborate to Deliver 800V Reference Design for Next-Generation AI Data Centers Solution combines digital power control, GaN technology, and hardware-based security to accelerate development of high-efficiency rack power systems based on the 800V DC OCP standard TORRANCE, Calif. and CHANDLER,

Shares of analog chipmaker Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) jumped 1.9% in the afternoon session after the company announced the expansion of its 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet portfolio with new transceivers and endpoint devices.

New transceivers and integrated endpoint family simplify zonal architectures and reduce system complexity for automotive and industrial applicationsCHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the expansion of its 10BASE-T1S portfolio with the introduction of the LAN8679 and LAN8680 10BASE‑T1S PMD transceivers, alongside the LAN8660X/1X/2X family of endpoints with integrated transceivers. Designed to support next-generation zonal archite

Shares of analog chipmaker Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) jumped 4.3% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to rally as the company introduced a new line of advanced digital power monitors the previous day.

Microchip Technology broadens its 48V power portfolio as data-center revenues surge, targeting AI servers and other high-growth power applications.

Analog Devices' broad-based recovery, strong AI infrastructure demand and rising earnings estimates make it more lucrative than Microchip Technology.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.14% following strong September business activity data that raised expectations for tighter Federal Reserve interest rate policy.

New 65V digital power monitors help designers track accumulated energy data to improve system response in applications that also depend on higher levels of measurement headroom and spike protectionCHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As automotive, AI/data center, networking and industrial systems quickly migrate toward 48V power architectures to improve efficiency and support higher power demands, designers need more than visibility into instantaneous voltage and current conditio

Microchip beats forecasts as data center revenue jumps 97.8% YoY and margins rebound to 63.2% with 66â67% guidance. Read why MCHP stock is a Strong Buy.

Adds AI accelerators and vision processors to existing product portfolioCHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCHP), a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hailo, a provider of accelerated edge AI processors, vision processors, robotics processors and AI software technologies. The acquisition advances Microc

ON Semiconductor (ON) stock trades near $67, about 50% below its 52-week high. It lost 43.7% over the trailing three months, ending with a 9.0% fall on September 16. Yet it is still up 38.4% over the trailing twelve months, against 15.5% for the S&P 500. The company's latest results show a business still shrinking but recovering, not one in trouble.
Microchip Technology expands its edge-AI push as AnalogAI adopts SST's memBrain SAGE IP for ultra-low-power processors in robots, drones and vehicles.

MPWR expands manufacturing with GlobalFoundries, adding capacity for power solutions across AI, automotive and data centers.
Microchip Technology Incorporated is rated a Strong Buy with a $135 price target, driven by robust data center and aerospace & defense demand. Click for more.

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Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference September 9, 2026 3:15 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsJ.

Analog Devices' strong fiscal Q3 results show growth beyond AI, with industrial and automotive revenue surging, a trend also benefiting diversified peer Microchip Technology.
Chips are big business and make big headlines. Globally, according to Fortune Business Insights, the semiconductor market was valued at $598.06 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach more than $1.47 trillion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 10.60% over the period. The US holds a vital position in the chip industry. The American market, with its combination of design and innovation leadership in semiconductors, its advanced manufacturing capabilities, and its strong protections for intellectual
MPWR has surged 53.9% in a year as AI infrastructure demand, portfolio expansion and rising estimates bolster its long-term growth outlook.
Microchip's expanding portfolio targets edge AI, data centers and aerospace, with total system solutions broadening its silicon reach.

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Microchip Technology (NasdaqGS:MCHP) announced the Space CSAC-SA65, a radiation tolerant Chip Scale Atomic Clock designed for satellite systems. The Space CSAC-SA65 targets compact, low power timing needs for electronics operating in challenging environments such as Low Earth Orbit. The product is aimed at improving timing accuracy for growing satellite and space technology applications while helping reduce system complexity and costs. This kind of timing hardware is only one piece of the...

LRCX looks like the better chip-stock buy, supported by AI-driven growth, strong earnings momentum, recurring services and a robust balance sheet.

