Fresh Strong Sell Stocks for November 18th
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 18 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Stocks Added to Zacks Rank #5: Diodes, Ardent Health, and F5 have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List due to downward revisions in their earnings estimates over the past 60 days.
Earnings Estimates: Diodes' earnings estimate was revised down by 12.2%, Ardent Health's by 8.8%, and F5's by 6.3% for the current year.
Emerging Semiconductor Company: An under-the-radar semiconductor company is gaining attention for its potential in the growing markets of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things.
Market Growth Projection: The global semiconductor manufacturing market is expected to grow significantly, from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.
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Analyst Views on DIOD
Wall Street analysts forecast DIOD stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DIOD is 58.67 USD with a low forecast of 54.00 USD and a high forecast of 62.00 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.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 60.260
Low
54.00
Averages
58.67
High
62.00
Current: 60.260
Low
54.00
Averages
58.67
High
62.00
About DIOD
Diodes Incorporated is a manufacturer and supplier of application-specific standard products within the discrete, logic, analog, and mixed-signal semiconductor markets. The Company's products include diodes; rectifiers; transistors; MOSFETs; Silicon Carbide (SiC) diodes and MOSFETs; protection devices; logic; photocoupler; voltage translators; amplifiers and comparators; sensors; and power management devices, such as alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converters, DC-DC switching, linear voltage regulators, voltage references, light-emitting diode drivers, power switches, and voltage supervisors. It also has timing and connectivity solutions, including clock ICs, crystal oscillators, PCIe packet switches, multiprotocol switches, interface products, and signal integrity solutions for high-speed signals. It serves the industrial, automotive, computing, communications, and consumer markets. Its mixed-signal products, including high-speed mux/demux, digital switches, and others.
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.
Diodes Incorporated to Host Q4 2025 Earnings Call on February 10, 2026
- Earnings Call Schedule: Diodes plans to hold a conference call on February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT to discuss its Q4 and FY 2025 financial results, with the earnings announcement set for 3:05 PM CT, reflecting the company's commitment to financial transparency and investor engagement.
- Executive Participation: The call will feature CEO Gary Yu, CFO Brett Whitmire, and SVP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing Emily Yang, indicating the leadership's focus on financial communication, which can enhance investor confidence and trust in the company.
- Call Access Information: Investors can join the call by dialing 1-833-634-2590 (US) or +1-412-317-6038 (International), ensuring broad participation and fostering interaction between the company and the market.
- Live Broadcast and Replay: The conference will be streamed live on the company's website, and a replay will be available for 90 days for those unable to attend, demonstrating the company's emphasis on information dissemination and strengthening investor relations.
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Diodes Launches API772x Series High-Performance Digital Isolators with 5000VRMS Isolation Rating
- Product Launch: Diodes has introduced the API772x RobustISO™ series of high-performance dual-channel digital isolators, specifically designed for critical applications in industrial automation, new energy power systems, and data center power supplies, addressing the rising demand for reliable isolation solutions.
- Isolation Performance: These digital isolators offer a 5000VRMS isolation rating and an 8000VPK isolation voltage, significantly exceeding the 10kV of comparable products, ensuring reliable signal transmission in electrically noisy environments, thereby enhancing the product's competitiveness in high-demand applications.
- Longevity Design: Featuring a capacitive isolation barrier thicker than 25µm, these devices are predicted to achieve an operational lifetime of over 40 years, far exceeding the standard service life required under stringent conditions, showcasing Diodes' technological advantage in product durability.
- Flexibility and Efficiency: The API772x series supports data rates of up to 100Mbps with low power consumption (typically 2.1mA per channel), and offers flexible digital channel-direction configurations, catering to diverse application needs and further enhancing market adaptability.
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