STMicroelectronics Launches First Matter NFC Chip, Streamlining Smart Home Device Integration
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Newsfilter
Updated: Nov 25 20250mins
- Market First: STMicroelectronics' ST25DA-C secure NFC chip is the first commercial solution supporting the Matter 1.5 standard, enabling users to easily onboard multiple smart home devices via their phones, enhancing user experience and accelerating the adoption of smart home devices.
- Installation Simplification: The chip leverages NFC technology for fast and reliable device pairing, significantly reducing installation complexity, especially in hard-to-reach environments, thereby addressing consumer demands for ease of use and interoperability.
- Enhanced Security: The ST25DA-C chip provides robust security by supporting cryptographic operations and protecting device authentication and network credentials, targeting compliance with the GlobalPlatform Security Evaluation Standard, which boosts user trust in smart home systems.
- Production Timeline: The chip is currently available for evaluation and sampling, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2026, marking STMicroelectronics' ongoing innovation in the smart home market and proactive response to future market demands.
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Analyst Views on STM
Wall Street analysts forecast STM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for STM is 33.25 USD with a low forecast of 25.00 USD and a high forecast of 45.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 25.880
Low
25.00
Averages
33.25
High
45.00
Current: 25.880
Low
25.00
Averages
33.25
High
45.00
Mizuho
Vijay Rakesh
Neutral
initiated
$22
2025-11-25
Reason
Mizuho
Vijay Rakesh
Price Target
$22
2025-11-25
initiated
Neutral
Reason
Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh initiated coverage of STMicroelectronics with a Neutral rating and $22 price target. The firm views STM as a leading European analog manufacturer with long-term tailwinds that are being offset by near-term headwinds. China electric vehicle growth is slowing and the company's recovery in industrial is "muted," the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Berenberg
Buy
downgrade
2025-10-27
Reason
Berenberg
Price Target
2025-10-27
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Berenberg lowered the firm's price target on STMicroelectronics to EUR 26 from EUR 28 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Morgan Stanley
Lee Simpson
Equal Weight
downgrade
2025-10-27
Reason
Morgan Stanley
Lee Simpson
Price Target
2025-10-27
downgrade
Equal Weight
Reason
Morgan Stanley analyst Lee Simpson lowered the firm's price target on STMicroelectronics to EUR 20 from EUR 26 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Deutsche Bank
Buy
downgrade
2025-10-27
Reason
Deutsche Bank
Price Target
2025-10-27
downgrade
Buy
Reason
Deutsche Bank lowered the firm's price target on STMicroelectronics to EUR 28 from EUR 30 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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About STM
STMicroelectronics N.V. is a Netherlands-based semiconductor company. It designs, develops, manufactures and markets a range of products, including discrete and standard commodity components, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for analog, digital and mixed-signal applications. The Company's segments include Automotive and Discrete Group (ADG), Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group (AMS), and Microcontrollers and Digital ICs Group (MDG). The ADG segment comprises all dedicated automotive Integrated Circuits (ICs), and discrete and power transistor products. The AMS segment includes low-power analog ICs for all markets, smart power products; Touch Screen Controllers, Low Power Connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), and power conversion products, among others. The AMS segment comprises general purpose and secure microcontrollers, and Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory memories.
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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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