Sales are reportedly weak at a key partner.Shares of Arm Holdings (ARM -4.85%) were heading lower on reports of disappointing early sales results from Apple's (AAPL -2.91%) iPhone 16, the new smartphone it just released that will include Apple Intelligence, its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform.Arm makes roughly half of its royalty revenue from the iPhone, so it wasn't surprising to see the stock reacting poorly to the news.Arm stock closed down 4.9%, while Apple lost 2.9%. iPhone 16 is off to a wea ...

These chip stocks could soar over the next few years.The S&P 500 has rocketed 49% since bottoming out in 2022. The good news is that we're less than two years into this bull market, and the average bull market lasts 4.9 years with an average return of 177%, according to Stifel. History says investors are looking at several more years of easy pickings.Leading semiconductor makers, which serve artificial intelligence (AI) training needs, have seen their share prices soar over the past year. But two Wall Stree ...

Cyclical tailwinds and the AI boom could make these two stocks big winners.Semiconductor stocks have soared recently, and it's not just the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.While the advent of generative AI is a key driver in the industry, the semiconductor sector is also bouncing back from a cyclical downturn that came after the pandemic as demand for electronics like PCs and smartphones slowed in the economic reopening.The cyclical recovery and demand surge for all things AI is creating opportunity in th ...

Key TakeawaysArm Holdings has been added to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index.Arm ADRs have jumped some 150% in just over a year as a publicly traded company.CEO Rene Haas said the decision by the index underscored his firm's rapid growth. High-flying Arm Holdings (ARM) on Friday announced that it has been added to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX), effective today. American depositary receipts (ADRs) of the chip and software design firm have soared about 150% since it began trading on the Nasdaq ...

Several industries are today responding to the Federal Reserve's outsized interest rate cut. The chip sector is having a positive reaction to the policy move, with Arm Holdings PLC (NASDAQ:ARM) and ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) shares rallying as investors return to a risk-on attitude.ARM was last seen 2.6% to trade at $141.99 at last glance, testing a ceilings at the $150 level after conquering the 20-day moving average earlier this month. Shares have pulled back quite substantially from a July 9, record h ...

The best traders understand how investor and trader psychology can move stocks. If understood and applied correctly, technical analysis is a study of this psychology.The chart of Arm Holdings PLC – ADR ARM is no exception. That's why it's our Stock of the Day.The red line on the chart is called a Bollinger Band. It is two standard deviations above the 20-day moving average. According to statistics and probability theory, 95% of all trading should be within two standard deviations of the mean or average.This ...

Investment Rating and Core Views - The report assigns an **"Overweight"** rating to Arm (ARM O) based on its strong position in the AI era and its potential for revenue growth driven by its CSS model and royalty income [2][3] - Arm is expected to benefit from the expansion of downstream market demand and the increase in royalty rates, with projected revenues of $3 98B $4 86B and $6 05B for FY2025E FY2026E and FY2027E respectively [4] - The company's target market value for 2025 is estimated at $162 95B with a target price of $154 [4] Revenue and Profit Forecasts - Arm's revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23% from FY2025E to FY2027E driven by both licensing and royalty income [4] - Non GAAP net profits are projected to be $1 53B $1 81B and $2 38B for FY2025E FY2026E and FY2027E respectively [4] - The company's royalty income is expected to grow at a double digit rate supported by diversified customer base and market applications [11] Market Position and Competitive Advantages - Arm dominates the smartphone market with a 99% market share and 40% of its royalty income coming from this segment [4] - The company's energy efficiency advantage is highlighted as a key factor in its success in mobile and AI PC markets with Arm based chips consuming 30% less power than x86 chips [4] - Arm's CSS model is expected to drive higher royalty rates and market penetration in data centers and automotive electronics [4] Licensing and Royalty Income Breakdown - Licensing income is expected to grow due to the shift towards subscription based models (ATA and AFA) with projected licensing revenues of $1 79B $2 23B and $2 76B for FY2025E FY2026E and FY2027E respectively [9] - Royalty income is driven by the adoption of Arm v9 architecture and the expansion of AI enabled devices with smartphone royalty income expected to grow at an 18% CAGR from FY2024 to FY2027 [10] Growth Drivers in Key Markets - **Smartphones**: AI driven smartphone upgrades and the adoption of Arm v9 architecture are expected to boost royalty income [10] - **AI PCs**: Arm's energy efficiency is seen as a key advantage in the AI PC market with market share expected to grow from 14% to 25% by 2027 [13] - **Data Centers**: Arm's market share in cloud computing is expected to grow driven by partnerships with AWS Microsoft and others [14] - **Automotive**: The rise of electric vehicles and autonomous driving is expected to drive a 30% CAGR in automotive royalty income from FY2024 to FY2027 [15] Valuation and Financial Metrics - The report uses a DCF valuation method with a WACC of 13 2% and a perpetual growth rate of 5% to arrive at a target market value of $162 95B for 2025 [17][19] - Arm's forward P/E for FY2025 is estimated at 105x with a target price of $151 based on its growth prospects and market position [21]

Key TakeawaysRaymond James initiated coverage of Arm Holdings with an "overweight" rating and a price target of $160.It was the second time this week that analysts praised Arm, with Morgan Stanley earlier making the stock its new "Top Pick."Both Raymond James and Morgan Stanley pointed to Arm's strength in generative artificial intelligence. Arm Holdings' (ARM) U.S.-listed shares rose Friday, extending a run of gains after an analyst started coverage of the chip-design company's stock with an upbeat rating. ...

Arm saw more analyst love, this time from Raymond James.Shares of semiconductor architecture company Arm Holdings (ARM 5.83%) rallied again today, up another 5.4% as of 12:43 p.m. ET.Arm had already seen a wave of analyst upgrades this week, but got even more positive news today, this time via a bullish initiation from analysts at Raymond James. An AI uplift across end marketsRaymond James started coverage on Arm today, initiating the stock with a buy rating and a $160 price target.The analysts are bullish ...

Cloudflare, MicroStrategy, and Arm could still be millionaire-maker stocks.Many investors consider $1 million in savings to be a solid benchmark to reach by retirement age. And yet, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve, American retirees between the ages of 65 and 74 have accumulated a median nest egg of just $409,900.A lot of Americans are falling short of that million-dollar mark because they didn't invest enough of their savings in ways that grew the principal significantly. Over the pas ...