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Silicon Laboratories Inc (SLAB)

Silicon Laboratories Inc (SLAB) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/02/2025: SLAB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

11 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $151.33

1 Year Target Price $151.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$151.33 Target price
52w Low $82.82
Current$129.39
52w High $160

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.38%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.25B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 151.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 151.33
Volume (30-day avg) 11
Beta 1.55
52 Weeks Range 82.82 - 160.00
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 82.82 - 160.00
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.63

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 2025-11-04
When Before Market
Estimate 0.31
Actual 0.32

Profitability

Profit Margin -11.58%
Operating Margin (TTM) -5.99%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -4.79%
Return on Equity (TTM) -8%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 46.95
Enterprise Value 3793884574
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.72
Enterprise Value 3793884574
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.11
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 79.24
Shares Outstanding 32852942
Shares Floating 32254033
Shares Outstanding 32852942
Shares Floating 32254033
Percent Insiders 1.99
Percent Institutions 102.7

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Silicon Laboratories Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Silicon Laboratories Inc. (SLAB) was founded in 1996. Initially focused on modem technology, it has evolved into a provider of silicon, software and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • IoT (Internet of Things): Offers a range of wireless connectivity solutions including Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi and sub-GHz for applications like smart homes, building automation, and asset tracking.
  • Infrastructure & Industrial: Provides timing, isolation, and power management solutions for data centers, communication equipment, and industrial automation systems.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Matt Johnson is the CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with teams dedicated to engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Wireless Gecko Portfolio (Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread): A family of wireless SoCs and modules for IoT applications. SLAB holds a significant market share in low-power wireless connectivity. Competitors include Nordic Semiconductor, Texas Instruments, and NXP Semiconductors. While specific revenue breakdown is not publicly available, this portfolio constitutes a large portion of their IoT revenue stream. Market Share is estimated around 15% (Source: various industry reports and analyst estimates).
  • Timing Solutions (Clocks & Oscillators): Provides timing integrated circuits (ICs) and clock generators for various applications. Competitors include Renesas Electronics, Microchip Technology and Texas Instruments. Revenue from this category is substantial within the Infrastructure and Industrial segment but exact figures are not broken out in disclosures. Market share around 8% (Source: various industry reports and analyst estimates).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor industry is experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for IoT devices, 5G infrastructure, and automotive electronics. It is also affected by supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

Positioning

Silicon Labs is well-positioned in the IoT market with its focus on low-power wireless connectivity and secure solutions. Its strength lies in its broad product portfolio and software expertise.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is multi-billion-dollar. IoT TAM is predicted to reach $626B by 2028. Silicon Labs is positioning itself to capture a larger portion of this rapidly expanding market through its product innovations and strategic partnerships.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong portfolio of IoT solutions
  • Low-power wireless technology expertise
  • Focus on security
  • Comprehensive software development tools

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a few key customers
  • Susceptible to global supply chain disruptions
  • Competition from larger, more diversified semiconductor companies

Opportunities

  • Growth in IoT deployments across various industries
  • Expansion into new markets (e.g., automotive)
  • Increasing demand for secure wireless connectivity
  • Further acquisitions

Threats

  • Intense competition in the semiconductor industry
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic slowdown
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Texas Instruments (TXN)
  • NXP Semiconductors (NXPI)
  • STMicroelectronics (STM)
  • Microchip Technology (MCHP)
  • Nordic Semiconductor (OTCQX:NDVSF)

Competitive Landscape

Silicon Labs competes effectively in specific niches of the semiconductor market, particularly in low-power wireless connectivity. However, it faces competition from larger, more diversified players with greater resources.

Major Acquisitions

Redpine Signals Wi-Fi and Bluetooth assets

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 308
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Silicon Labs' wireless connectivity portfolio with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth solutions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Silicon Labs has experienced moderate growth in recent years, driven by the expansion of the IoT market.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by the increasing adoption of IoT solutions. Exact projections are available from financial analysis sources.

Recent Initiatives: Focusing on IoT. Acquiring companies that fit this growth like Redpine Signals Wi-Fi and Bluetooth assets.

Summary

Silicon Laboratories is a mid-sized semiconductor company focusing on IoT applications. They have a strong portfolio of wireless solutions and are well-positioned in the growing IoT market. Intense competition and susceptibility to supply chain disruptions are major challenges. Focus on core IoT business could lead to continued growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Silicon Laboratories Inc. Investor Relations, SEC Filings, Analyst Reports (various sources)
  • Industry Market Reports (various sources)

Disclaimers:

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About Silicon Laboratories Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Austin, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2000-03-23
CEO, President & Director Mr. Robert Matthew Johnson
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 1889
Full time employees 1889

Silicon Laboratories Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides analog-intensive mixed-signal solutions in the United States, China, Taiwan, and internationally. The company's products include wireless microcontrollers and sensor products. Its products are used in various electronic products in a range of applications for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), including connected home and security, industrial automation and control, smart metering and agriculture, smart street lighting, renewable energy, electric vehicle supply equipment, industrial wearables and equipment, commercial building automation, consumer electronics, asset tracking, and medical instrumentation; and commercial IoT applications, including smart buildings and lighting, access controls, asset tracking, electronic shelf labels, theft protection, power tools, and enterprise access points. The company's smart home applications comprise smart home cameras, locks, gateways, residential lighting, window shades/blinds, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, switches, smoke/CO detectors, and sensors, as well as home security panels; and connected health applications include diabetes management, consumer health and fitness, elderly care, patient monitoring, and activity tracking. It sells its products through its direct sales force, as well as a network of independent sales representatives and distributors. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.