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Down Over 50%—Are These 2 Chip Stocks the Next NVIDIA?
MarketBeat·2025-04-23 17:06

Group 1: Market Overview - The S&P 500 Index is down approximately 14% from its 52-week high, while the Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF is down around 35% from its highs [1] - Lesser-known chip stocks Semtech and Onsemi have experienced declines of more than 50% from their 52-week highs, presenting potential long-term growth opportunities [2] Group 2: Semtech Analysis - Semtech's stock has dropped 69% from its 52-week high, despite a significant improvement in its financial position [2] - In the most recent quarter, Semtech's revenue rose 30% year-over-year, with adjusted operating margin nearly doubling to nearly 20% [3] - The infrastructure segment, which includes data center customers, saw a 75% year-over-year growth [3] - Semtech's LoRa devices in the Industrial market experienced a revenue increase of 205% from the prior year quarter, indicating strong customer resonance [4] - The current price target for Semtech is $57.33, suggesting a potential upside of 112.42% [6] - Morgan Stanley analysts have set a price target of $30 for Semtech, indicating a 22% upside over the next 12 months [7] Group 3: Onsemi Analysis - Onsemi's stock is down nearly 56% from its 52-week high, primarily due to negative revenue growth for six consecutive quarters [8] - Despite the downturn, Onsemi maintains strong profitability with an adjusted gross profit margin of around 45% and an adjusted operating margin of more than 25% [9] - The company targets revenue growth of 10% to 12% through 2027 and aims for a 40% operating margin [10] - Onsemi is well-positioned to benefit from megatrends such as increasing electric vehicle ownership and has a strong focus on silicon carbide (SiC)-based chips [10][11] - The 12-month stock price forecast for Onsemi is $63.52, indicating a potential upside of 73.08% [12] - Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about Onsemi, with a mix of Buy and Hold ratings [13]