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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$81.32 +2.82 (+3.59%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$81.58 +0.26 (+0.32%)
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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

$98.67
21.33% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Microchip Technology, the average price target is $98.67. 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 21.33% from the current price of $81.32.
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
10/4/25 to 10/4/26
1 Month Ago
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
3 Months Ago
7/6/25 to 7/6/26
1 Year Ago
10/4/24 to 10/4/25
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)
14 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$98.67$98.67$98.18$75.75
Forecasted Upside21.33% Upside33.03% Upside12.09% Upside13.84% 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 Upside21.33% Upside556.24% Upside21.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Neutral News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
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
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 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%
7/20/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$95.00 ➝ $88.00+8.70%
7/13/2026Lower TargetHold$105.00 ➝ $90.00+6.61%
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 Friday, October 2, 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 expanded its 10BASE-T1S Ethernet portfolio with the launch of the LAN8679 and LAN8680 PMD transceivers and the LAN8660X/1X/2X endpoint family, which are designed to simplify wiring and system design for automotive, industrial, and robotics applications by enabling space-efficient Ethernet connectivity to the network edge.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial momentum by reporting Q1 2027 revenue of $1.48 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion and represented a 38.0% year-over-year increase, while also beating EPS expectations with a result of $0.76 compared to the consensus of $0.70.
  • Investors can benefit from a dividend yield of 2.34%, as the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4550 per share, providing a steady income stream that represents an annualized dividend of $1.82 for shareholders.
  • The stock is currently trading at $81.32, which is below the consensus price target of $98.67 and the average target price of $98.67, suggesting potential upside as the company maintains a Moderate Buy consensus rating from analysts.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for embedded control solutions in the automotive and industrial sectors, as evidenced by the recent expansion of its product line to meet AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262 safety standards, which are critical for functional safety in these industries.

Microchip Technology
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 271.64%, which indicates that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning in net income, potentially signaling financial strain or a reliance on other sources of funding to sustain the dividend.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a high beta of 1.77, meaning its stock price is significantly more volatile than the overall market, which could lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors during market downturns.
  • Recent insider activity shows a trend of selling, with the CFO James Bjornholt selling 4,112 shares at an average price of $75.32 and the CEO Steve Sanghi selling 76,469 shares at an average price of $93.58, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • The company faces intense competition in the semiconductor industry, as evidenced by the need to expand its Ethernet portfolio to challenge established rivals like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, which could pressure margins and market share.
  • Microchip Technology Incorporated has a high P/E ratio of 121.37, which suggests that the stock is expensive relative to its earnings, potentially leaving little room for error if future earnings growth does not meet expectations.

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 $98.67, 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 21.33% 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 9/9/2026.
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