Core Insights - Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is a leading semiconductor company recognized for its innovative analog and digital signal processing solutions, serving sectors such as communications, industrial, and automotive [1] - Mark Lipacis from Evercore ISI set a price target of $282 for ADI, indicating a potential upside of 11.90% from its current trading price of $252.02 as of November 25, 2025 [1] Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, ADI reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.26, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 and showing a significant increase from $1.67 EPS in the same quarter last year, with an earnings surprise of +1.80% [2][6] - Q4 2025 revenues reached $3.08 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.17% and marking a substantial increase from $2.44 billion in the same period last year [3][6] - For the fiscal year 2025, ADI achieved total revenues of $11 billion, reflecting a 17% increase compared to 2024 [4] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - ADI's operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025 was $4.8 billion, with free cash flow of $4.3 billion, representing 44% and 39% of revenue, respectively [4] - The company returned 96% of its free cash flow to shareholders, including $2.2 billion in share repurchases and $1.9 billion in dividends [4][6] Market Position and Growth - CEO Vincent Roche attributed ADI's strong performance to its resilient business model and commitment to superior technology, with notable growth in the Industrial and Communications sectors [5] - ADI's market capitalization is approximately $124.95 billion, with a trading volume of 7.33 million shares, reflecting investor confidence in its long-term value creation [5]