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Semtech Corporation (SMTC)

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$50.52
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Profit since last BUY26.52%
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08/14/2025: SMTC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 64 days. Profits (26.52%). Updated daily EoD!

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Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

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14 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $57.58

1 Year Target Price $57.58

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$57.58 Target price
52w Low $24.05
Current$50.52
52w High $79.52

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 201.83%
Avg. Invested days 47
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.32B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 57.58
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 57.58
Volume (30-day avg) 14
Beta 1.94
52 Weeks Range 24.05 - 79.52
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 24.05 - 79.52
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.68

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -12.51%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.19%
Return on Equity (TTM) -93.38%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 29.67
Enterprise Value 4762999158
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.52
Enterprise Value 4762999158
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.52
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.01
Shares Outstanding 86635600
Shares Floating 85570842
Shares Outstanding 86635600
Shares Floating 85570842
Percent Insiders 0.7
Percent Institutions 120.44

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Semtech Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Semtech Corporation was founded in 1960. Initially focused on semiconductor manufacturing, it has evolved into a leading supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Signal Integrity: Offers solutions for data centers, enterprise networking, and communications infrastructure. Focuses on high-speed data transmission and signal conditioning to ensure reliable data transfer in demanding environments.
  • Wireless and Sensing Products: Includes LoRa (Long Range) transceivers, sensors, and wireless charging solutions. These are used in a variety of applications from IoT to asset tracking and remote monitoring.
  • Protection Products: Provides surge protection solutions to protect electronic equipment from transient voltage events. Solutions used in Telecom/Datacom, industrial, and consumer electronics.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Key leadership includes Paul H. Pickle (President and CEO). The organizational structure involves business units focused on specific product lines and market segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • LoRa Technology: A long-range, low-power wireless platform used in IoT applications. Semtech is a leader in LoRa technology, with a significant market share in the LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) sector. LoRaWAN is an open protocol, with a growing ecosystem, giving Semtech an advantage. Competitors include cellular IoT technologies and other proprietary LPWAN solutions like Sigfox, NB-IoT, and Cat-M1.
  • Signal Integrity Products: High-performance signal conditioning and protection products. Used for enterprise computing, telecom systems, and data centers. Competitors include Broadcom (AVGO), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Texas Instruments (TXN).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and competitive, with increasing demand for connectivity and data processing. Growth is driven by trends such as IoT, 5G, and cloud computing.

Positioning

Semtech holds a strong position in the LPWAN market with its LoRa technology. Its signal integrity products are also crucial in high-speed data transmission applications. It aims to be a leader in enabling smarter, connected, and sustainable technologies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Semtech's served markets, including IoT, data centers, and protection solutions, is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Semtech is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM through its innovative products and solutions. Expected to be ~ $400 Billion by 2030.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Leading position in LoRa technology for IoT
  • Strong portfolio of signal integrity products
  • Diversified customer base
  • Experience in analog and mixed-signal semiconductor design

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on a few key customers and partners
  • Vulnerability to economic cycles in the semiconductor industry
  • Competition from larger, more diversified players
  • Dependence on LoRa ecosystem growth

Opportunities

  • Expansion of LoRa applications in new industries
  • Growth in the data center market and increasing demand for high-speed connectivity
  • Increasing adoption of IoT devices and solutions
  • Partnerships with major telecommunications companies

Threats

  • Intense competition in the semiconductor industry
  • Rapid technological changes and obsolescence
  • Economic downturns and reduced capital spending
  • Disruptions to the supply chain

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)
  • Texas Instruments (TXN)
  • Analog Devices (ADI)
  • Broadcom (AVGO)
  • Marvell Technology (MRVL)

Competitive Landscape

Semtech faces competition from larger, more diversified companies in the semiconductor industry. Its key advantage is its leadership in LoRa technology, but it must continue to innovate and expand its product portfolio to remain competitive.

Major Acquisitions

Sierra Wireless

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1200
  • Strategic Rationale: Strategic Acquisition. Semtech acquired Sierra Wireless in January 2023 to expand its addressable market and accelerate its growth in IoT. The combination of Sierra Wireless' cellular connectivity modules and Semtech's LoRa technology creates a comprehensive IoT solution.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Semtech's growth has been driven by its LoRa technology and signal integrity products. Growth rates have fluctuated based on market demand and economic conditions.

Future Projections: Analysts expect Semtech to continue growing, driven by the adoption of LoRa technology in IoT and the increasing demand for high-speed data transmission. Projections vary based on market conditions and analyst assumptions.

Recent Initiatives: Strategic initiatives include expanding the LoRa ecosystem, developing new signal integrity products, and targeting key vertical markets such as smart cities and industrial automation.

Summary

Semtech is a key player in the IoT space with its LoRa technology and signal integrity solutions. The acquisition of Sierra Wireless helps solidify Semtech position in the space, while also increasing its debt load. Semtech needs to manage competitive pressures and continue to innovate, and capitalize on new market opportunities to improve its revenues. Overall, the strategic growth appears strong, however, financial performance needs to improve and be monitored closely.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Semtech Corporation Investor Relations
  • Market Research Reports
  • Analyst Estimates
  • Company SEC Filings

Disclaimers:

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About Semtech Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Camarillo, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 1992-03-17
President, CEO & Director Dr. Hong Q. Hou Ph.D.
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductors
Full time employees 1838
Full time employees 1838

Semtech Corporation provides semiconductor, Internet of Things systems, and cloud connectivity service solutions in the Asia- Pacific, North America, and Europe. It operates in three segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, and IoT Systems and Connectivity. It provides signal integrity products, including a portfolio of optical and copper data communications and video transport products used in various infrastructure, and industrial applications; a portfolio of integrated circuits for data centers, enterprise networks, passive optical networks, wireless base station optical transceivers, and interface applications; and video products for broadcast applications, as well as video-over-IP technology for professional audio video applications. The company offers analog mixed signal and wireless products; protection devices, such as filter and termination devices that are integrated with the transient voltage suppressor devices, which protect electronic systems from voltage spikes; and designs, develops, manufactures, and markets radio frequency products used in industrial, medical, and communications applications, as well as specialized sensing products. In addition, it provides switching voltage regulators, combination switching and linear regulators, smart regulators, isolated switches, and wireless charging related products. Further, the company offers a portfolio of IoT systems and connectivity solutions, such as modules, gateways, routers, and connected services, including wireless connectivity and cloud-based services for industrial, medical, and communications applications. It serves original equipment manufacturers, solution providers, commercial applications, infrastructure, high-end consumer, and industrial end markets. It sells its products directly, as well as through independent sales representative firms and independent distributors. Semtech Corporation was incorporated in 1960 and is headquartered in Camarillo, California.