Silicon Motion Technology Stock Forecast, Price & News

Silicon Motion Technology (NASDAQ:SIMO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silicon Motion Technology a buy right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Silicon Motion Technology in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Silicon Motion Technology stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Silicon Motion Technology?

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Are investors shorting Silicon Motion Technology?

Silicon Motion Technology saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 13th, there was short interest totaling 972,800 shares, an increase of 23.0% from the July 29th total of 791,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 335,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.9 days. Currently, 2.8% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Silicon Motion Technology's next earnings date?

Silicon Motion Technology is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 1st 2021.
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How were Silicon Motion Technology's earnings last quarter?

Silicon Motion Technology Co. (NASDAQ:SIMO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 29th. The semiconductor producer reported $1.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.11. The semiconductor producer earned $221.10 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $203.95 million. Silicon Motion Technology had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.30% and a net margin of 16.27%.
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How has Silicon Motion Technology's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Silicon Motion Technology's stock was trading at $36.79 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, SIMO stock has increased by 104.1% and is now trading at $75.07.
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How often does Silicon Motion Technology pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Silicon Motion Technology?

Silicon Motion Technology announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 5th will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share on Thursday, August 19th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.86%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 4th.
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Is Silicon Motion Technology a good dividend stock?

Silicon Motion Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.39 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.85%. Silicon Motion Technology does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Silicon Motion Technology is 60.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Silicon Motion Technology will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.75% next year. This indicates that Silicon Motion Technology will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Silicon Motion Technology issued on next quarter's earnings?

Silicon Motion Technology issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 5th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $890 million-$917 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $813.78 million.

What price target have analysts set for SIMO?

7 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Silicon Motion Technology's stock. Their forecasts range from $46.00 to $120.00. On average, they expect Silicon Motion Technology's share price to reach $94.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Silicon Motion Technology's key executives?

Silicon Motion Technology's management team includes the following people:

• Wallace C. Kou, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Ken Chen, Vice President-Operations
• Riyadh Lai, Chief Financial Officer
• Mike Jing, Vice President-Information Technology
• Nelson S. Duann, Director, Senior Vice President-Marketing, R&D

What is Wallace C. Kou's approval rating as Silicon Motion Technology's CEO?

8 employees have rated Silicon Motion Technology CEO Wallace C. Kou on Glassdoor.com. Wallace C. Kou has an approval rating of 76% among Silicon Motion Technology's employees.

Who are some of Silicon Motion Technology's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Silicon Motion Technology include Cree (CREE), First Solar (FSLR), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Synaptics (SYNA), BE Semiconductor Industries (BESIY), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), Power Integrations (POWI), Sumco (SUOPY), Ambarella (AMBA), AU Optronics (AUOTY), Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF) and Semtech (SMTC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Silicon Motion Technology own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Silicon Motion Technology investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Netflix (NFLX), AbbVie (ABBV), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Visa (V) and Marvell Technology (MRVL).

What is Silicon Motion Technology's stock symbol?

Silicon Motion Technology trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SIMO."

Who are Silicon Motion Technology's major shareholders?

Silicon Motion Technology's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT (7.64%), Yiheng Capital Management L.P. (5.05%), Westfield Capital Management Co. LP (4.23%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (4.02%), Millennium Management LLC (3.76%) and Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (3.31%).

Which institutional investors are selling Silicon Motion Technology stock?

SIMO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Bank of America Corp DE, Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley.

Which institutional investors are buying Silicon Motion Technology stock?

SIMO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Yiheng Capital Management L.P., Walleye Trading LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Man Group plc, and Systematic Financial Management LP.

How do I buy shares of Silicon Motion Technology?

Shares of SIMO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Silicon Motion Technology's stock price today?

One share of SIMO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $75.07.

How much money does Silicon Motion Technology make?

Silicon Motion Technology has a market capitalization of $2.62 billion and generates $539.52 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor producer earns $79.75 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.28 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Silicon Motion Technology have?

Silicon Motion Technology employs 2,020 workers across the globe.

When was Silicon Motion Technology founded?

Silicon Motion Technology was founded in 1995.

What is Silicon Motion Technology's official website?

The official website for Silicon Motion Technology is www.siliconmotion.com.

Where are Silicon Motion Technology's headquarters?

Silicon Motion Technology is headquartered at 8F-1 NO. 36 TAIYUAN STREET JHUBEI CITY, HSINCHU COUNTY F5, 302.

How can I contact Silicon Motion Technology?

Silicon Motion Technology's mailing address is 8F-1 NO. 36 TAIYUAN STREET JHUBEI CITY, HSINCHU COUNTY F5, 302. The semiconductor producer can be reached via phone at (522) 307-4768 or via email at [email protected].