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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$77.15 +1.30 (+1.71%)
Closing price 10/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$77.62 +0.47 (+0.61%)
As of 10/21/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Microchip Technology - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
16

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Microchip Technology in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 3 have given a strong buy rating for MCHP.

Consensus Price Target

$97.57
26.47% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microchip Technology, the average price target is $97.57. The highest price target for MCHP is $125.00, while the lowest price target for MCHP is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.47% from the current price of $77.15.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MCHP Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/22/25 to 10/22/26
1 Month Ago
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
3 Months Ago
7/24/25 to 7/24/26
1 Year Ago
10/22/24 to 10/22/25
Strong Buy
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$97.57$98.67$99.76$75.75
Forecasted Upside26.47% Upside30.13% Upside26.51% Upside17.44% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

MCHP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MCHP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Microchip Technology Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMicrochip TechnologyTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.79
2.23
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.47% Upside783.00% Upside16.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/20/2026
Joe Quatrochi
Joe Quatrochi
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$88.00 ➝ $80.00+5.33%
10/19/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Joshua Buchalter
Joshua Buchalter
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $75.00+0.80%
9/9/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
5 of 5 stars
Matthew Prisco
Matthew Prisco
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight
8/21/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$95.00+25.31%
8/17/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/11/2026 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$130.00 ➝ $120.00+61.38%
8/7/2026Lower TargetBuy$113.00 ➝ $95.00+12.25%
8/7/2026Lower TargetHold$105.00 ➝ $90.00+9.30%
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$120.00+61.38%
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5/11/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$80.00 ➝ $105.00+5.92%
5/8/2026Boost TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $120.00+22.93%
5/8/2026Boost TargetPositive$95.00 ➝ $120.00+18.13%
5/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$84.00 ➝ $120.00+18.13%
2/9/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/6/2026Set Target$90.00+18.32%
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$85.00+12.29%
2/6/2026Boost TargetOutperform$83.00 ➝ $90.00+15.33%
2/4/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
1/28/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$95.00+26.40%
1/22/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$90.00+19.25%
1/15/2026Boost TargetOverweight$80.00 ➝ $85.00+13.82%
1/12/2026Boost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $95.00+29.10%
1/6/2026 Set Target$85.00+26.75%
1/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$68.00 ➝ $69.00-5.75%
8/8/2025Boost TargetStrong-Buy$65.00 ➝ $75.00+19.51%
7/10/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$88.00+17.84%
6/12/2025Boost TargetOutperform$69.00 ➝ $83.00+21.20%

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Should I Buy Microchip Technology Stock? MCHP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Microchip Technology pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Microchip Technology
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Microchip Technology Incorporated:

  • Microchip Technology Incorporated recently reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $1.48 billion, which exceeded analyst estimates of $1.46 billion and represented a 38.0% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its embedded control solutions.
  • The company demonstrated strong earnings power by reporting earnings per share of $0.76 for the latest quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.06, while also providing optimistic guidance for the next quarter with an expected EPS range of $0.910 to $0.950.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $98.67, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $73.85, reflecting confidence in the company's recovery and growth trajectory.
  • Institutional interest in the stock is growing, as evidenced by Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raising its stake by 101.8% in the third quarter to own 875,059 shares, signaling that major investors are increasing their exposure to the semiconductor company.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated offers a dividend yield of 2.45%, providing income to investors, with a recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.4550 per share, which is attractive for those seeking yield in addition to capital appreciation.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Microchip Technology Incorporated for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading at $73.85, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $105.91 and its 200-day simple moving average of $82.44, suggesting that the stock is in a downtrend and may face continued downward pressure.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with the Chief Financial Officer selling 4,112 shares at an average price of $75.32 in August 2026 and the Chief Executive Officer selling 76,469 shares at an average price of $93.58 in May 2026, which can be interpreted as a lack of confidence from company leadership.
  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity, potentially increasing financial risk and limiting flexibility in a challenging economic environment.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a high beta of 1.77, meaning the stock is more volatile than the overall market and may experience larger price swings, which could be concerning for risk-averse investors.
  • The payout ratio for dividends is currently 271.64%, which is unsustainable as it indicates the company is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in net income, raising concerns about the long-term viability of the dividend.

MCHP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Microchip Technology is $97.57, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.

24 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Microchip Technology in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MCHP shares.

According to analysts, Microchip Technology's stock has a predicted upside of 26.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Microchip Technology's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Microchip Technology has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Rosenblatt Securities, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Microchip Technology more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Microchip Technology is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MCHP compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Microchip Technology analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/20/2026.
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