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Silicon Laboratories Inc(SLAB)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
4-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 230 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+56.66% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$221.5
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SLAB

11/06/2026: SLAB (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 230 days. Simulated Profits (56.66%). Updated daily EoD!

Silicon Laboratories Inc is a focused semiconductor company specializing in wireless connectivity and low-power microcontrollers for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has a leading position in energy-efficient chip design, which is essential for the growing market of battery-operated connected devices. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the continued adoption of smart home, industrial, and infrastructure connectivity. However, the company faces risks from intense competition, semiconductor cyclicality, and potential supply chain disruptions. The stock is typically better suited for growth-oriented investors rather than those seeking dividends or low-risk stability, and investors should closely monitor trends in IoT market spending and adoption of new wireless standards.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in the high-growth IoT and wireless connectivity sector.
Momentum investorMixed fitFit depends on positive technical trends and sustained demand signals in the IoT market.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock often trades at premium multiples due to its high-growth nature, which may not satisfy traditional value criteria.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSemiconductor industry volatility and specific sector risks contribute to significant price fluctuations.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price swings based on semiconductor cycle news.
Valuation riskMedium / highInvestors often pay a growth premium that can contract during market downturns.
Competition risk (IoT)HighMajor competitors with larger resources can aggressively price to capture market share.
Business qualityMediumThe company maintains a solid niche, though it lacks the scale of diversified chip giants.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on this stock for income.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful R&D output is critical to maintaining a competitive technological edge.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 83.42%
Avg. Invested days 79
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/06/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SLAB receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SLAB has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+66.0%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.4%) are partially offset by weak profitability (net margin -8.3%), modest insider ownership of 1.67%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SLAB's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 41.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SLAB's strongest growth driver at +356.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+34.3%, solid) and earnings growth (+66.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 93.7% and approximately 98.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.67% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 15.57%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.26%
State Street Corp 4.87%
Balyasny Asset Management LLC 4.67%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SLAB generates approximately $582 of gross profit, $-90 of operating income, and $84 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -12.08% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SLAB has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.39B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 222.86
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 222.86
Volume (30-day avg) 354.7K shares
Beta 1.21
52 Weeks Range 115.50 - 223.50
Updated Date 11/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 115.50 - 223.50
Updated Date 11/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
IoT WirelessWireless SoCs and modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.).Selling the hardware that lets devices communicate wirelessly.
MicrocontrollersEnergy-efficient 32-bit MCU chips.Providing the 'brains' for battery-powered smart devices.
GeographyGlobal distribution with significant revenue from Americas, Europe, and Asia.Revenue is well-diversified globally, reducing dependence on one single region.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-10
When -
Estimate 0.25
Actual -0.22

Profitability

Profit Margin -4.57%
Operating Margin (TTM) -4.67%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) -3.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 51.28
Enterprise Value 6.99B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63
Enterprise Value 6.99B
Price to Sales(TTM) 8.63
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3304.53
Shares Outstanding 33.37M
Shares Floating 32.78M
Shares Outstanding 33.37M
Shares Floating 32.78M
Percent Insiders 1.67
Percent Institutions 93.65

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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