BNP Paribas Sees Semiconductor Restocking Cycle, Upgrades Multiple Companies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: seekingalpha
- Restocking Cycle Initiated: BNP Paribas analyst David O'Connor highlights that a restocking cycle for industrial semiconductors is underway, which is expected to drive significant seasonal growth in the coming quarters, particularly boosting demand for analog products.
- Rating Adjustments: BNP upgraded Texas Instruments (TXN) and Onsemi (ON) from Underperform to Neutral, setting new price targets of $190 and $62 respectively, while Microchip Technology (MCHP) was upgraded to Outperform with a target of $90.
- Positive Market Outlook: The semiconductor market is projected to grow 18% year-over-year in 2026, with analog semiconductors expected to rise 10% due to industrial restocking, indicating increasing investor interest despite low auto semiconductor demand.
- Industry Feedback Positive: Feedback from CES meetings suggests industrial customers are optimistic about demand in the second half of the year, providing a positive signal for the broader industrial sector and indicating a gradual market recovery.
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Analyst Views on TXN
Wall Street analysts forecast TXN stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TXN is 193.53 USD with a low forecast of 125.00 USD and a high forecast of 245.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
5 Hold
5 Sell
Hold
Current: 216.170
Low
125.00
Averages
193.53
High
245.00
Current: 216.170
Low
125.00
Averages
193.53
High
245.00
About TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets, such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment, and enterprise systems. Its Analog segment includes product lines, such as Power and Signal Chain. Power includes products that help customers manage power in electronic systems. Its portfolio is designed to manage power requirements across different voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated DC/DC switching regulators, power switches, linear and low-dropout regulators, voltage references, and others. Signal Chain includes products that sense, condition, and measure real-world signals to allow information to be transferred or converted for further processing and control. The Embedded Processing segment includes microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs) and applications processors.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Texas Instruments Stock Rises as Analysts Raise Price Targets
- Quarterly Performance: Texas Instruments reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.42 billion, slightly below the expected $4.44 billion but reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase, which alleviates investor concerns about demand stability.
- Guidance Outlook: The company projected first-quarter revenue between $4.32 billion and $4.68 billion, exceeding market expectations of $4.42 billion, indicating management's increased confidence in future demand, potentially driving further stock price gains.
- Analyst Rating Upgrades: Analysts from Cantor Fitzgerald, Benchmark, and Rosenblatt raised Texas Instruments' price targets, with the highest increase from $190 to $250, reflecting optimistic market sentiment regarding the company's growth potential.
- Signs of Industry Recovery: Analysts highlighted a rebound in demand from industrial and data center sectors, particularly noting a 70% year-over-year growth in data center revenue, which is expected to support sustained growth for the company in the coming quarters and strengthen its market position.
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