Microchip Technology (MCHP) Competitors $70.30 -0.19 (-0.27%) As of 02:04 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Competitors Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock MCHP vs. MU, ADI, INTC, MRVL, MPWR, FSLR, SWKS, MTSI, ALTR, and LSCCShould you be buying Microchip Technology stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Microchip Technology include Micron Technology (MU), Analog Devices (ADI), Intel (INTC), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), First Solar (FSLR), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), Altair Engineering (ALTR), and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC). These companies are all part of the "semiconductors" industry. Microchip Technology vs. Its Competitors Micron Technology Analog Devices Intel Marvell Technology Monolithic Power Systems First Solar Skyworks Solutions MACOM Technology Solutions Altair Engineering Lattice Semiconductor Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership. Does the media favor MCHP or MU? In the previous week, Micron Technology had 167 more articles in the media than Microchip Technology. MarketBeat recorded 191 mentions for Micron Technology and 24 mentions for Microchip Technology. Microchip Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Micron Technology's score of 0.87 indicating that Microchip Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Microchip Technology 12 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 9 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Micron Technology 90 Very Positive mention(s) 22 Positive mention(s) 46 Neutral mention(s) 6 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of MCHP or MU? 91.5% of Microchip Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Microchip Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth. Is MCHP or MU more profitable? Micron Technology has a net margin of 18.41% compared to Microchip Technology's net margin of -0.01%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 13.60% beat Microchip Technology's return on equity.Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Microchip Technology-0.01% 8.55% 3.53% Micron Technology 18.41%13.60%8.90% Which has more volatility & risk, MCHP or MU? Microchip Technology has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500. Is MCHP or MU a better dividend stock? Microchip Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.46 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Microchip Technology pays out -18,200.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Micron Technology pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Microchip Technology has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years. Microchip Technology is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth. Which has stronger valuation and earnings, MCHP or MU? Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Microchip Technology. Microchip Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micron Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings RatioMicrochip Technology$4.40B8.62-$500K-$0.01-7,030.00Micron Technology$25.11B5.50$778M$4.1729.62 Do analysts rate MCHP or MU? Microchip Technology currently has a consensus price target of $70.15, suggesting a potential downside of 0.21%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $146.21, suggesting a potential upside of 18.37%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Microchip Technology.Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Microchip Technology 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75Micron Technology 1 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 19 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.83 SummaryMicron Technology beats Microchip Technology on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks. Get Microchip Technology News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MCHP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address New MarketBeat Followers Over TimeWhat are MarkeBeat Followers?This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding MCHP and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period. Skip ChartMedia Sentiment Over TimeWhat is Media Sentiment?This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.Skip Chart MCHP vs. The Competition Export to ExcelMetricMicrochip TechnologySEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ ExchangeMarket Cap$37.92B$28.87B$27.17B$8.90BDividend Yield2.58%1.74%2.94%4.15%P/E Ratio-7,030.0036.1035.8519.71Price / Sales8.627.572,197.68108.36Price / Cash27.7434.0933.8927.49Price / Book5.355.157.045.42Net Income-$500K$692.87M$762.33M$248.42M7 Day Performance2.51%4.60%3.27%2.39%1 Month Performance22.86%19.11%6.23%4.79%1 Year Performance-23.17%-0.47%52,326.77%17.35% Microchip Technology Competitors List Export to ExcelCompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)MCHPMicrochip Technology3.6947 of 5 stars$70.30-0.3%$70.15-0.2%-23.0%$37.92B$4.40B-7,030.0021,000Positive NewsAnalyst UpgradeMUMicron Technology4.9408 of 5 stars$122.20-1.1%$126.75+3.7%-5.1%$136.44B$25.11B29.2848,000Trending NewsEarnings ReportDividend AnnouncementAnalyst ForecastAnalyst RevisionADIAnalog Devices4.6454 of 5 stars$230.80+1.1%$251.75+9.1%+3.8%$114.45B$9.43B62.8424,000Positive NewsINTCIntel3.4567 of 5 stars$21.12+0.2%$21.57+2.1%-26.7%$92.19B$53.10B-4.72108,900Trending NewsMRVLMarvell Technology4.8372 of 5 stars$70.73-3.8%$96.33+36.2%+10.4%$60.61B$5.77B-123.097,042Positive NewsMPWRMonolithic Power Systems4.8282 of 5 stars$690.07+0.6%$789.42+14.4%-10.4%$33.02B$2.39B18.314,017Positive NewsFSLRFirst Solar4.9948 of 5 stars$144.25-0.5%$229.19+58.9%-32.5%$15.44B$4.21B12.248,100Positive NewsAnalyst RevisionGap UpSWKSSkyworks Solutions3.9751 of 5 stars$72.27+0.2%$78.29+8.3%-29.8%$10.85B$4.18B28.3410,100Positive NewsMTSIMACOM Technology Solutions3.7356 of 5 stars$138.63+1.2%$130.50-5.9%+27.4%$10.30B$729.58M-113.541,700Positive NewsALTRAltair Engineering1.66 of 5 stars$111.85flat$100.83-9.8%N/A$9.60B$665.79M657.943,000LSCCLattice Semiconductor4.0511 of 5 stars$49.53-1.8%$63.15+27.5%-13.5%$6.80B$509.40M133.731,110News Coverage Related Companies and Tools Related Companies MU Alternatives ADI Alternatives INTC Alternatives MRVL Alternatives MPWR Alternatives FSLR Alternatives SWKS Alternatives MTSI Alternatives ALTR Alternatives LSCC Alternatives Top 10 Stock Comparisons Semiconductor Stocks Artificial Intelligence Stocks Growth Stocks Magnificent Seven Stocks Pharmaceutical Stocks Ecommerce Stocks Bitcoin Stocks Meme Stocks Cryptocurrency Stocks Cybersecurity Stocks This page (NASDAQ:MCHP) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCrypto Is Pumping Again – Now Comes the Real OpportunityThis same signal has appeared twice before in the past 8 years — both times, it kicked off major moves in cryp...Crypto Swap Profits | SponsoredAI Meltdown Imminent: Dump These Stocks Now!If you have any money in the markets, especially in AI stocks… Please click here to see Elon Musk’s new inv...Paradigm Press | SponsoredWhite House to reset Social Security?Elon Musk's parting DOGE gift looks set to shock America... 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