Wednesday's Underperforming Sectors: Computer Peripherals and Construction Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 17 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Market Performance: Construction shares are lagging behind the market, down approximately 2.3% overall.
Leading Declines: Sterling Infrastructure and Shimmick are the primary contributors to this decline, with losses of about 7.5% and 5.6%, respectively.
Sector Laggards: The report also mentions that computer peripherals are among the sectors experiencing declines on the same day.
Author's Perspective: The views expressed in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent Nasdaq, Inc.
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Analyst Views on LTRX
Wall Street analysts forecast LTRX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LTRX is 7.88 USD with a low forecast of 7.00 USD and a high forecast of 9.00 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.
4 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 7.160
Low
7.00
Averages
7.88
High
9.00
Current: 7.160
Low
7.00
Averages
7.88
High
9.00
About LTRX
Lantronix Inc. specializes in compute and connectivity Internet of things (IoT) solutions that target industries including smart cities, automotive and enterprise. The Company's products and services help companies to capitalize on the expanding IoT market by delivering customizable solutions that address each layer of the IoT stack. Its solutions include intelligent substations infrastructure, infotainment systems and video surveillance, supplemented with advanced out-of-band management (OOB) for cloud and edge computing. Its solutions enable ultra-fast ethernet-to-cellular and wi-fi connectivity for machines in the demanding environments. Its product lines include Embedded IoT Modules, IoT Systems Solutions, and Software and Engineering Services. The Company's products include Edge AI, OOB, network infrastructure, industrial IoT, SoMs and dev kits, and connectivity modules. Its SmartLV, powered by the Qualcomm IQ-615 processor, is an AI-enabled IoT Edge Compute Cellular Gateway.
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.
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