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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
$5.05
+1.6%
$5.36
$4.80
$7.70
$882.34M2.02706,308 shs377,398 shs
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
$28.14
+4.6%
$28.14
$14.15
$34.16
$1.70B1.41541,629 shs317,299 shs
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
$38.68
+2.8%
$27.70
$13.13
$39.09
$2.50B1.72.01 million shs2.29 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
-1.58%+0.20%-8.13%-13.86%-25.60%
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
-1.82%-2.18%-6.50%-11.42%+87.00%
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
+0.05%+11.03%+28.16%+90.39%+101.93%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
3.325 of 5 stars
3.52.01.70.01.93.31.3
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
3.0352 of 5 stars
1.04.00.01.52.81.72.5
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
2.6776 of 5 stars
2.52.00.01.72.71.70.6

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
3.00
Buy$8.0058.42% Upside
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
2.00
Hold$21.00-25.37% Downside
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
2.92
Moderate Buy$39.853.02% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HIMX, SMTC, and PLAB Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/18/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $36.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Northland Securities
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $36.50
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00 ➝ $50.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $31.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Susquehanna
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Boost Price TargetPositive ➝ Positive$30.00 ➝ $45.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$30.00 ➝ $40.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Craig Hallum
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $36.00
4/1/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $38.00
3/26/2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
Robert W. Baird
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$40.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
$945.43M0.93$0.43 per share11.67$4.95 per share1.02
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
$897.32M1.99$3.39 per share8.29$20.39 per share1.38
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
$868.76M2.88$13.25 per share2.92($4.78) per share-8.09

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
$50.62M$0.2917.41N/A5.35%6.42%3.34%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
$125.49M$2.2312.6211.73N/A15.34%10.37%8.69%5/22/2024 (Estimated)
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
-$1.09B-$17.01N/A58.61N/A-125.70%-9.41%-1.32%6/5/2024 (Estimated)

Latest HIMX, SMTC, and PLAB Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A  
3/28/2024Q4 2024
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
-$0.15-$0.20-$0.05$9.58$191.24 million$192.95 million
2/21/202401/31/2024
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
$0.49$0.48-$0.01$0.54$220.00 million$216.30 million    
2/6/2024Q4 23
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
$0.11$0.14+$0.03$0.13$226.80 million$227.70 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
$0.479.31%N/A162.07%N/A
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
0.04
1.69
1.39
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
N/A
4.36
4.09
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
4.11
2.46
1.79

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
69.81%
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
88.38%
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
N/A

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
31.50%
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
3.88%
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
1.20%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Himax Technologies, Inc. stock logo
HIMX
Himax Technologies
2,164174.72 million119.69 millionOptionable
Photronics, Inc. stock logo
PLAB
Photronics
1,88563.35 million60.90 millionOptionable
Semtech Co. stock logo
SMTC
Semtech
1,91764.59 million63.82 millionOptionable

HIMX, SMTC, and PLAB Headlines

SourceHeadline
Semtech Collaborates With Console Connect to Expand Connectivity Coverage in Asia-PacificSemtech Collaborates With Console Connect to Expand Connectivity Coverage in Asia-Pacific
businesswire.com - May 2 at 11:32 AM
Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Purchased by New York State Common Retirement FundSemtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Purchased by New York State Common Retirement Fund
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 5:29 AM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Up 3.6%Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Up 3.6%
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 5:35 PM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Reaches New 52-Week High at $35.93Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Reaches New 52-Week High at $35.93
americanbankingnews.com - April 28 at 4:48 AM
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Makes New Investment in Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC)Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Makes New Investment in Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC)
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 4:45 AM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Hits New 12-Month High at $35.93Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Hits New 12-Month High at $35.93
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 7:17 PM
Investors Heavily Search Semtech Corporation (SMTC): Here is What You Need to KnowInvestors Heavily Search Semtech Corporation (SMTC): Here is What You Need to Know
zacks.com - April 23 at 10:01 AM
Semtech (SMTC) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to KnowSemtech (SMTC) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
zacks.com - April 22 at 7:06 PM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) PT Raised to $36.00 at Stifel NicolausSemtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) PT Raised to $36.00 at Stifel Nicolaus
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 2:21 PM
Wall Street Analysts See Semtech (SMTC) as a Buy: Should You Invest?Wall Street Analysts See Semtech (SMTC) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
zacks.com - April 18 at 10:31 AM
Semtech (SMTC) Price Target Increased by 20.31% to 39.83Semtech (SMTC) Price Target Increased by 20.31% to 39.83
msn.com - April 17 at 2:30 PM
Q4 Earnings Roundup: Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) And The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing SegmentQ4 Earnings Roundup: Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) And The Rest Of The Semiconductor Manufacturing Segment
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:21 AM
A Look Back at Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks Q1 Earnings: Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Vs The Rest Of The PackA Look Back at Semiconductor Manufacturing Stocks' Q1 Earnings: Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Vs The Rest Of The Pack
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 8:21 AM
Semtech (SMTC) Stock Moves -0.77%: What You Should KnowSemtech (SMTC) Stock Moves -0.77%: What You Should Know
finance.yahoo.com - April 15 at 11:53 PM
Goldilocks Investing: 7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Are Just RightGoldilocks Investing: 7 Mid-Cap Stocks That Are Just Right
investorplace.com - April 14 at 2:27 PM
1 Semiconductor Stock Thats a Hidden AI Gem, According to Analysts1 Semiconductor Stock That's a 'Hidden AI Gem,' According to Analysts
msn.com - April 13 at 5:50 PM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Up 4.8%Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Shares Up 4.8%
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 2:49 PM
Semtech paring loss amid takeover speculationSemtech paring loss amid takeover speculation
msn.com - April 10 at 5:51 PM
Mark Lin Purchases 1,000 Shares of Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) StockMark Lin Purchases 1,000 Shares of Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) Stock
insidertrades.com - April 9 at 4:48 AM
Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) CFO Acquires $33,230.00 in StockSemtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC) CFO Acquires $33,230.00 in Stock
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 6:43 PM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Sees Strong Trading VolumeSemtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Sees Strong Trading Volume
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 1:45 PM
Emerging Technologies Catapult Semtech’s (NASDAQ:SMTC) GrowthEmerging Technologies Catapult Semtech’s (NASDAQ:SMTC) Growth
msn.com - April 4 at 3:10 PM
Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Sets New 1-Year High at $33.13Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) Sets New 1-Year High at $33.13
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 10:46 AM
Northland Capmk Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC)Northland Capmk Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for Semtech Co. (NASDAQ:SMTC)
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 9:14 AM

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Company Descriptions

Himax Technologies logo

Himax Technologies

NASDAQ:HIMX
Himax Technologies, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies in China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the United States. The company operates in two segments, Driver IC and Non-Driver Products. It offers display driver integrated circuits (ICs) and timing controllers that are used in televisions, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, and other products. The company also provides automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs; advanced in-cell touch and display driver integration; large touch and display driver integration; and local dimming timing controllers, as well as active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) solutions, including AMOLED drivers, timing controllers, and touch controller ICs. In addition, it offers application specific IC services; liquid crystal on silicon and micro-electro mechanical system products; Power ICs; complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensor products; wafer level optics products; 3D sensing products; and ultralow power WiseEye smart image sensing products. The company markets its display drivers to panel manufacturers, mobile device module manufacturers, and manufacturers of end-use products. Himax Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan.
Photronics logo

Photronics

NASDAQ:PLAB
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. The company offers electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to other high-performance electronics manufacturers through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Semtech logo

Semtech

NASDAQ:SMTC
Semtech Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductor and advanced algorithms. It provides signal integrity products, including a portfolio of optical data communications and video transport products used in various infrastructure, and industrial applications; a portfolio of integrated circuits for data centers, enterprise networks, passive optical networks, wireless base station optical transceivers, and high-speed interface applications; and video products for broadcast applications, as well as video-over-IP technology for professional audio video applications. The company offers protection products, such as filter and termination devices that are integrated with the transient voltage suppressor devices, which protect electronic systems from voltage spikes; and sensing products comprising a portfolio of specialized radio frequency products used in various industrial, medical, and communications applications, as well as specialized sensing products. In addition, it provides switching voltage regulators, combination switching and linear regulators, smart regulators, isolated switches, and wireless charging related products. Further, it offers portfolio of IoT solutions, such as modules, gateways, routers, and connected services; and portfolio of connected services, including wireless connectivity and cloud-based services for industrial, medical and communications applications. The company serves original equipment manufacturers and industrial end-markets. It sells its products directly, as well as through independent sales representative firms and independent distributors in Asia- Pacific, North America, and Europe. Semtech Corporation was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California.