S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
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American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold

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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$10.05
-2.9%
$10.54
$6.70
$11.68
$21.93B1.256.14 million shs7.60 million shs
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
$34.29
-5.4%
$43.59
$19.23
$49.90
$25.31B1.46232,639 shs1.30 million shs
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
$175.04
+0.4%
$161.34
$129.21
$232.00
$18.74B1.412.09 million shs3.26 million shs
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
$66.51
-3.2%
$75.98
$51.96
$98.30
$9.15B1.382.13 million shs2.00 million shs
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
$104.88
-2.7%
$113.74
$80.62
$121.65
$10.13B1.561.26 million shs1.24 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
-2.17%-7.63%-6.21%+11.65%+45.77%
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
+4.89%-8.20%-16.83%-11.00%+72.42%
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
-2.09%-5.50%+18.18%+19.44%-20.12%
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
-2.18%-11.54%-10.64%+0.34%-25.43%
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
-1.92%-6.88%-2.67%+2.16%+16.46%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
3.3095 of 5 stars
1.33.02.50.02.61.74.4
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
0.7509 of 5 stars
0.03.01.70.00.00.02.5
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
4.9885 of 5 stars
4.54.00.03.62.62.53.8
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
4.3435 of 5 stars
4.43.00.00.02.22.53.1
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
4.3501 of 5 stars
2.14.00.03.42.32.53.1

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
2.50
Moderate Buy$7.84-22.00% Downside
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
N/AN/AN/AN/A
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
2.87
Moderate Buy$229.6831.22% Upside
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
2.73
Moderate Buy$87.0030.81% Upside
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
2.28
Hold$111.536.34% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest QRVO, ATEYY, ASX, FSLR, and LSCC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$224.00 ➝ $227.00
4/19/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$187.00 ➝ $250.00
4/18/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Roth Mkm
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$230.00
4/17/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Oppenheimer
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$269.00
4/17/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
DZ Bank
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Initiated CoverageBuy$205.00
4/12/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Janney Montgomery Scott
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Initiated CoverageBuy$236.00
4/10/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$187.00 ➝ $194.00
4/8/2024
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
Susquehanna
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$100.00
4/5/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Susquehanna
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Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive$258.00
2/28/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Susquehanna
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Lower Price TargetPositive ➝ Positive$261.00 ➝ $258.00
2/28/2024
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$18.69B1.17$1.27 per share7.93$4.71 per share2.13
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
$4.15B6.10$1.49 per share22.99$3.65 per share9.39
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
$3.32B5.65$10.48 per share16.70$62.59 per share2.80
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
$737.15M12.41$1.75 per share38.02$5.01 per share13.28
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
$3.57B2.84$8.33 per share12.59$39.07 per share2.68

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$1.16B$0.4721.3711.680.555.44%10.29%4.61%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
$964.96M$0.7545.5738.53N/A15.67%20.16%12.65%N/A
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
$830.78M$7.7422.618.360.3125.03%13.80%9.16%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
$259.06M$1.8535.9554.9715.8535.14%36.07%27.59%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
$103.15M-$2.15N/A15.680.85-6.11%10.41%5.89%5/1/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest QRVO, ATEYY, ASX, FSLR, and LSCC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/1/2024N/A
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
$2.11N/A-$2.11N/AN/AN/A  
5/1/2024N/A
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
$1.02N/A-$1.02N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
$0.2870N/A-$0.2870N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$0.10N/A-$0.10N/AN/AN/A  
2/27/2024Q4 2023
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
$3.19$3.25+$0.06$3.25$1.31 billion$1.16 billion    
2/12/202412/31/2023
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
$0.4490$0.45+$0.0010-$0.05$176.15 million$170.60 million    
1/31/202412/31/2023
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$0.12$0.13+$0.01$0.13N/A$5.05 billion    
1/31/2024Q3 2024
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
N/A$0.19+$0.19$0.19N/A$902.25 million
1/31/2024Q3 2024
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
$1.42$1.89+$0.47$5.09$1.00 billion$1.07 billion

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
$0.424.18%+60.43%89.36%3 Years
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
$0.160.47%N/A21.26%N/A
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
0.32
1.16
0.89
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
0.05
2.22
1.08
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
0.07
3.55
2.92
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
N/A
3.78
2.76
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
0.43
1.90
1.33

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
6.80%
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
0.01%
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
92.08%
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
98.08%
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
88.57%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
22.90%
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
N/A
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
0.58%
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
1.80%
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
0.43%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. stock logo
ASX
ASE Technology
92,8942.18 billion1.68 billionOptionable
Advantest Co. stock logo
ATEYY
Advantest
6,544738.05 millionN/ANot Optionable
First Solar, Inc. stock logo
FSLR
First Solar
6,700107.04 million106.42 millionOptionable
Lattice Semiconductor Co. stock logo
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
1,156137.54 million135.06 millionOptionable
Qorvo, Inc. stock logo
QRVO
Qorvo
8,50096.55 million96.13 millionOptionable

QRVO, ATEYY, ASX, FSLR, and LSCC Headlines

SourceHeadline
Ninety One UK Ltd Has $59.85 Million Stock Position in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Ninety One UK Ltd Has $59.85 Million Stock Position in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 1:50 PM
Qorvo, Inc.s (NASDAQ:QRVO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 58% Above Its Share PriceQorvo, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QRVO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 58% Above Its Share Price
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 10:10 AM
Qorvo® to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024Qorvo® to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024
finance.yahoo.com - April 17 at 10:10 AM
Qorvo® to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024Qorvo® to Webcast Quarterly Earnings Conference Call on May 1, 2024
globenewswire.com - April 17 at 8:00 AM
Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO) Stake Lowered by Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO) Stake Lowered by Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 13 at 4:49 AM
Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsQorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 3:20 AM
Top Quant picks in Information Technology ahead of Q1 earningsTop Quant picks in Information Technology ahead of Q1 earnings
msn.com - April 10 at 3:30 PM
12 Stocks Insane Growth Is About To Blow The Doors Off12 Stocks' Insane Growth Is About To Blow The Doors Off
investors.com - April 10 at 8:00 AM
Meeder Asset Management Inc. Has $242,000 Position in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Meeder Asset Management Inc. Has $242,000 Position in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 7:30 AM
Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) Earns Neutral Rating from SusquehannaQorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) Earns Neutral Rating from Susquehanna
americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 3:34 AM
Susquehanna Reiterates "Neutral" Rating for Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO)Susquehanna Reiterates "Neutral" Rating for Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 12:20 PM
Reflecting On Processors and Graphics Chips Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO)Reflecting On Processors and Graphics Chips Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO)
theglobeandmail.com - April 4 at 11:12 AM
Asda slips further behind rivals as sales growth slumpsAsda slips further behind rivals as sales growth slumps
msn.com - April 3 at 9:03 AM
Pacer Advisors Inc. Sells 57,722 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Pacer Advisors Inc. Sells 57,722 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 4:35 AM
Surfing - A $5.5 Billion Global Market Opportunity by 2030 - Key Vendors Focus on Aggressive Strategies to Stay CompetitiveSurfing - A $5.5 Billion Global Market Opportunity by 2030 - Key Vendors Focus on Aggressive Strategies to Stay Competitive
finance.yahoo.com - April 2 at 6:01 PM
These are the most neglected stocks within each sector - BofAThese are the most neglected stocks within each sector - BofA
msn.com - April 1 at 4:02 PM
Qualcomms Expansion Into AI And IoT: Reasons To Consider Buying The StockQualcomm's Expansion Into AI And IoT: Reasons To Consider Buying The Stock
seekingalpha.com - April 1 at 4:02 PM
2 Radio Frequency Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry2 Radio Frequency Stocks to Watch in a Prospering Industry
zacks.com - April 1 at 11:00 AM
Why Qorvo (QRVO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-TermWhy Qorvo (QRVO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - March 28 at 10:51 AM
Highland Capital Management LLC Acquires 14,060 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Highland Capital Management LLC Acquires 14,060 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - March 28 at 7:04 AM
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Buys 270,745 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Buys 270,745 Shares of Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - March 26 at 2:56 PM
Artemis Investment Management LLP Grows Stake in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)Artemis Investment Management LLP Grows Stake in Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:QRVO)
marketbeat.com - March 25 at 3:22 PM
Q4 2023 KORU Medical Systems Inc Earnings CallQ4 2023 KORU Medical Systems Inc Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 2:29 AM
SWKS Apr 2024 113.000 callSWKS Apr 2024 113.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 9:30 AM

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Company Descriptions

ASE Technology logo

ASE Technology

NYSE:ASX
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides semiconductors packaging and testing, and electronic manufacturing services in the United States, Taiwan, Asia, Europe, and internationally. It develops, constructs, sells, leases, and manages real estate properties; produces substrates; offers information software, equipment leasing, investment advisory, and warehousing management services; commercial complex, after-sales, and support services; manages parking lot services; processes and sells computer and communication peripherals, electronic components, telecommunications equipment, and motherboards; and imports and exports goods and technology. ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984 and is based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Advantest logo

Advantest

OTCMKTS:ATEYY
Advantest Corporation manufactures and sells semiconductors, component test system products, and mechatronics systems in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor and Component Test System; Mechatronics Related Business; and Service and other departments. The Semiconductor and Component Test System segment provides customers with test system products for the semiconductor industry and the electronic parts industry, as well as offers test systems for SoC semiconductor devices, and test systems for memory semiconductors devices. The Mechatronics Related Business segment provides test handlers; mechatronic-applied products for handling semiconductor devices; and device interfaces, which serve as interfaces with the devices that are measured, as well as nano-technology related products. The Service And Other Departments segment provides test solutions of system level testing customer solutions for the semiconductor and modules, and support services. This segment is also involved in the sale of consumables and used products, and equipment lease business, and others. It also engages in the research and development activities and provides maintenance and support services. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
First Solar logo

First Solar

NASDAQ:FSLR
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Lattice Semiconductor logo

Lattice Semiconductor

NASDAQ:LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops and sells semiconductor products in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company offers field programmable gate arrays that consist of four product families, including the Lattice Certus and ECP, Mach, iCE, and CrossLink. It also provides video connectivity application specific standard products. In addition, the company licenses its technology portfolio through standard IP and IP core licensing, patent monetization, and IP services. It sells its products directly to customers, and indirectly through a network of independent manufacturers' representatives and independent distributors. The company primarily serves original equipment manufacturers in the communications and computing, consumer, and industrial, and automotive markets. Lattice Semiconductor Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Qorvo logo

Qorvo

NASDAQ:QRVO
Qorvo, Inc. engages in development and commercialization of technologies and products for wireless, wired, and power markets. It operates through three segments: High Performance Analog (HPA), Connectivity and Sensors Group (CSG), and Advanced Cellular Group (ACG). The HPA segment supplies radio frequency and power management solutions for automotive, defense and aerospace, cellular infrastructure, broadband, and other markets. The CSG segment supplies connectivity and sensor components and systems featuring various technologies, such as UWB, Matter, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, cellular IoT, and MEMS-/BAW-based sensors. It serves markets, such as smart home, industrial automation, automotive, smartphones, wearables, gaming, and industrial and enterprise access points. The ACG segment supplies cellular RF solutions for smartphones, wearables, laptops, tablets, and various other devices. The company also offers foundry services for defense primes and other defense and aerospace customers. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and original design manufacturers, as well as through a network of sales representative firms and distributors. It operates in the United States, China, other Asian countries, Taiwan, and Europe. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.