Semtech (SMTC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms. The company’s products address a broad range of applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), data center and telecom, industrial, home automation, automotive, and aerospace markets. Semtech’s portfolio includes power management, signal integrity, protection devices, wireless and sensing technologies that enable smarter, more connected systems worldwide.

A core offering from Semtech is its LoRa® technology, a low-power, long-range wireless communication platform that has become a de facto standard for global IoT deployments. LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology provide secure, bi-directional communication for sensor networks, asset tracking, smart metering, and environmental monitoring. Beyond LoRa, Semtech’s analog and mixed-signal solutions are used in power management systems for portable electronics, high-speed data interfaces, and RF front-end modules for wireless infrastructure.

With headquarters in Camarillo, California, Semtech serves customers through a network of sales offices and distribution partners across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s global presence enables local support for design, engineering, and customer service, helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators accelerate time to market for cutting-edge applications in industrial automation, smart cities, agriculture, and consumer electronics.

Founded in 1960, Semtech has grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions to expand its product offerings and geographic reach. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Mohan Maheswaran, who joined the company in 2019, Semtech continues to invest in research and development to drive next-generation connectivity and sensing solutions. The company’s commitment to long-term partnerships and technology excellence positions it as a foundational supplier in the rapidly evolving global semiconductor industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $66.80 to $70.99
• 50-Day Range: $48.47 to $72.93
• 52-Week Range: $24.05 to $79.52
• Volume: 1.06 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.33 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $5.89 billion
• P/E Ratio: 281.48
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $65.36
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Semtech Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Semtech scored higher than 51% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 409th out of 670 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Semtech has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.81, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Semtech is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Semtech has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Semtech are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.02) to $0.92 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Semtech is 283.84, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 231.29.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Semtech is 283.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 492.84.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Semtech has a P/B Ratio of 9.52. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.22% of the outstanding shares of Semtech have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Semtech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Semtech has recently decreased by 2.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Semtech does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Semtech does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.71

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.22% of the outstanding shares of Semtech have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Semtech has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Semtech has recently decreased by 2.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.47

News Sentiment

Semtech has a news sentiment score of 0.47. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Semtech this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

26 people have searched for SMTC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 8% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 3 people have added Semtech to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -57% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Semtech insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $290,343.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.48% of the stock of Semtech is held by insiders.

SMTC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMTC shares performed this year?

Semtech's stock was trading at $61.85 at the start of the year. Since then, SMTC shares have increased by 10.3% and is now trading at $68.25.

How were Semtech's earnings last quarter?

Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:SMTC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.10. Semtech's revenue for the quarter was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Semtech have any subsidiaries?

Semtech subsidiaries include Trackio International AG, IC Interconnect, AptoVision Technologies Inc., Triune Systems L.L.C, Enverv, Cycleo, Gennum Corporation, and more.

Who are Semtech's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Semtech include Moody National Bank Trust Division (0.05%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.02%), GAMMA Investing LLC and Praxis Investment Management Inc.. Insiders that own company stock include Asaf Silberstein, Paul V Walsh Jr, Mark Lin, Martin Burvill, Imran Sherazi and Michael W Rodensky.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Semtech?

Shares of SMTC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Semtech own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Semtech investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), ServiceNow (NOW) and Arista Networks (ANET).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/27/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: SEMI - ANALOG & MIXED
• Sub-Industry: Semiconductors
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SMTC
• CIK: 88941
• Web: www.semtech.com
• Phone: (805) 498-2111
• Fax: 805-498-3804
• Employees: 1,838
• Year Founded: 1960

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Semtech: $65.36
• High Price Target: $85.00
• Low Price Target: $43.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -6.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.81
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.24
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 291.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$161.90 million
• Net Margins: 2.38%
• Pretax Margin: 0.77%
• Return on Equity: 18.28%
• Return on Assets: 4.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.94
• Current Ratio: 2.53
• Quick Ratio: 1.78

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $909.30 million
• Price / Sales: 6.68
• Cash Flow: $0.96 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 73.22
• Book Value: $7.17 per share
• Price / Book: 9.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 86,770,000
• Free Float: 86,357,000
• Market Cap: $6.08 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.01