Semiconductor Stocks Rise on Strong Earnings Reports
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Texas Instruments Outlook: Texas Instruments forecasts Q1 revenue between $4.32 billion and $4.68 billion, offsetting modest Q4 misses with an optimistic outlook that demonstrates resilience in the semiconductor market.
- ASML Revenue Beat: ASML reported Q4 earnings of $8.61 per share, missing the $9.01 estimate, yet its revenue of $11.40 billion exceeded expectations and rose over 15% year-over-year, indicating sustained customer investment in advanced chipmaking tools.
- Surge in Orders: ASML's Q4 net bookings surged to €13.2 billion, including €7.4 billion in EUV orders, raising the backlog to €38.8 billion, which underscores strong demand for semiconductor equipment and reinforces the company's market position.
- Share Buyback Program: ASML announced a €12 billion share buyback program running through 2028, which not only boosts investor confidence but also reflects the company's strong belief in future growth prospects.
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19 Buy
11 Hold
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Moderate Buy
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
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299.69
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350.00
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
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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.
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