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STMicroelectronics (STM) shares have plunged 50.2% in 2024 against the Zacks  Semiconductor-General industry and the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 119% and 30.4%, respectively.Over the same time frame, it lagged behind its industry peers, including NVIDIA (NVDA) and Amtech Systems (ASYS) . In 2024, shares of NVDA and ASYS have climbed 171.1% and 29.7%, respectively.The pessimism surrounding the stock can be attributed to the continued softness in the automotive and industrial end markets, w ...

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces the launch of STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP25 second-generation microprocessors. The flagship STMicroelectronics STM32 product portfolio is a staple among DigiKey customers, and this second-generation STM32MP25 expands its breadth and depth of products to meet developers in their desi ...

STMicroelectronics (STM) shares have plunged 47.5% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis against the Zacks  Semiconductor-General industry and the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 126.4% and 32.3%, respectively.Over the same time frame, shares of its competitors, including NVIDIA (NVDA) , Amtech Systems (ASYS) and Texas Instruments (TXN) , have climbed 172.7%, 31.2% and 11.5%, respectively.This underperformance is a result of the decline in order entry and customer backlogs during the third quarter, p ...

STMicroelectronics introduces first STM32-ready wireless IoT modules leveraging collaboration with Qualcomm WiFi6/Bluetooth 5.3/Thread ST67W611M1 modules accelerate development and boosts flexibility to deliver advanced consumer and industrial IoT solutions Geneva, Switzerland, December 11, 2024 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the first product of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Techn ...

STMicroelectronics (STM) shares have plunged 48.6% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis against the Zacks  Semiconductor-General industry and the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 127.4% and 29.8%, respectively.Over the same time frame, shares of its competitors, including NVIDIA (NVDA) , Amtech Systems (ASYS) and Texas Instruments (TXN) , have climbed 183.2%, 35.9% and 15.7%, respectively.This underperformance stems from the deterioration in customer backlogs and order entry during the third quarter ...

AMPERE AND STMICROELECTRONICS COLLABORATE ON POWERBOX WITH LONG TERM SUPPLY FOR SILICON CARBIDE Multi-year agreement between STMicroelectronics and Renault Group secures Ampere’s supply of Silicon Carbide power modulesCollaboration on powerbox and cooling systems for the inverter to get the best efficiency for Ampere's new generation electric motorsAgreement aligned with Ampere’s strategy of working upstream with its partners to design the best solutions for each one of its EV technologies Boulogne-Billanco ...

STMicroelectronics (STM) shares have plunged 51.2% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis against the Zacks  Semiconductor-General industry and the Zacks Computer & Technology sector’s return of 132.2% and 27.4%, respectively.Over the same time frame, shares of its competitors, including NVIDIA (NVDA) , Amtech Systems (ASYS) , and Texas Instruments (TXN) , have climbed 186.6%, 36.9% and 16.1%, respectively.This underperformance can be attributed to the deterioration in customer backlogs and order entry during the th ...

Company Overview - STMicroelectronics CEO Jean-Marc Chery and CFO Lorenzo Grandi participated in Morgan Stanley's TMT Conference 2024 in Barcelona [1] - The company recently held a Capital Markets Day, where it shared key financial targets and growth strategies [4] Financial Targets - The company aims to achieve $18 billion in revenue with an EBIT margin of 22%-24% by 2027-2028 [5] Growth Drivers - The main revenue driver is expected to be the analog and sensors segment, primarily tied to the high-premium Personal Electronics business with a key customer [6] - Power electronics, including power MOSFET, diodes, and silicon carbide, will be the second growth driver, driven by the electrification of mobility and industrial markets [6] - General-purpose microcontrollers are projected to become a significant growth driver after 2024-2025 [6] Market Outlook - The overall market addressed by STMicroelectronics is expected to grow at a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 5% [6]

Company and Industry Overview * **Company**: STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:STM) * **Industry**: Semiconductor * **Focus**: Analog and sensors, power electronics, general-purpose microcontrollers Key Messages and Assumptions * **Revenue Target**: $18 billion with an EBIT margin of 22%-24% by 2027-2028. * **Growth Drivers**: * Analog and sensors in high-premium Personal Electronics * Power electronics, particularly power MOSFETs, diodes, and silicon carbide * General-purpose microcontrollers post-2024 and 2025 * **Success Factors**: * Reshaping manufacturing footprint and infrastructure * Cost base resizing to leverage growth and productivity improvement * Execution of the plan Transition Year and Visibility * **2025**: Transition year with low visibility in industrial markets * Bear scenario: Market flattish * Bull scenario: Acceleration in Q2 and H2 * **2026-2027**: Acceleration phase * Megatrends: Electrification of mobility, decarbonization of industry, AI * Additional revenue from connectivity, edge AI, and power: $1.5 billion - $1.7 billion Cost Restructuring * **Reorganization**: Splitting organization into two groups with similar technology and product development * **Manufacturing Transformation**: Transition to 300-millimeter and 200-millimeter fabs * **Headcount Reduction**: Attrition through early retirement and layoffs Industrial Market and Margins * **Visibility**: Short-term, with bear and bull scenarios * **Margin Impact**: Capacity reservation fees declining, unloading charges reducing, and efficiency improving China Strategy * **China-for-China**: Local production to compete with local players * **Partnerships**: Joint ventures with Sanan and [indiscernible] for critical technologies Automotive Market * **China**: Hybrid and extended-range vehicles growing, with ST leading in SiC market share * **Global**: Focus on SiC and power electronics for all vehicle types AI Opportunities * **Edge AI**: $600 million by 2030 * **Silicon Photonics**: $500 million by end of the decade * **AI Server**: 10% market share by end of the decade Sustainable Margin Structure * **2027-2028**: Gross margin of 44%-46% and operating margin of 22%-24% * **Long-term**: Potential for 50% gross margin and 30% operating margin Organic Growth and Acquisitions * **Organic Growth**: Strong belief in organic growth potential * **Acquisitions**: Open to larger-scale accretive acquisitions in automotive or industrial markets