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SMTCSemtech CorporationSell4.4·$167.00+2.10%
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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Technology · Semiconductors

Sell if holding. At $167.00, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Concentration risk — Geographic: China (47.0%).

Semtech is a provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and IoT connectivity solutions across three segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal & Wireless, and IoT Systems & Connectivity. Total revenue was $1.05B in FY2026; 74% of net sales go... Read more

$167.00+6.9% A.UpsideScore 4.4/10#36 of 45 Semiconductors
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield0.85%
Stop $155.04Target $178.20(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.5:1
Analyst target$204.83+22.7%12 analysts
$178.20our TP
$167.00price
$204.83mean
$230

Sell if holding. At $167.00, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Concentration risk — Geographic: China (47.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 4.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 71d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Aug 24, 202671d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: China (47.0%)
Thin upside margin: 6.9%
Near 52-week high (3.3% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)
P/E (Fwd)42.9
Mkt Cap$15.5B
EV/EBITDA104.7
Profit Mgn-3.0%
ROE-5.8%
Rev Growth15.9%
Beta2.32
DividendNone
Rating analysts22

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.73neutral
IV121%elevated
Max Pain$240+43.7% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicChina47%
    10-K Item 1: 'Net sales to customers located in China (including Hong Kong) comprised 47% of our net sales in fiscal year 2026.'
  • MEDIUMCustomerCustomer B14%
    10-K Item 1: 'Customer B| 14%| | 13%| | 10%'
  • MEDIUMCustomerCustomer A11%
    10-K Item 1: 'Customer A| 11%| | 10%| | *'

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
1.3
Growth Rank
3.4
Value Rank
4.0

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ps
0.5
Forward Pe
2.6
Peg Ratio
4.6
Analyst Target
6.0
Forward P/E: 42.9xPEG: 1.89Expensive valuation

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA
GatesMomentum 3.1<4.5A.R:R 0.5 < 1.5@spotInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 71d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
55 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $124.86Resistance $172.35

Price Targets

$155
$178
A.Upside+6.7%
A.R:R0.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! momentum at 3.1 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 0.5 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-24 (71d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SMTC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $167.00, A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Concentration risk — Geographic: China (47.0%). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $155.04. Score 4.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SMTC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $178.20 (+6.9% upside). Prior stop was $155.04. Stop-loss: $155.04.

What are the risks of investing in SMTC?

Concentration risk — Geographic: China (47.0%); Thin upside margin: 6.9%; Near 52-week high (3.3% away).

Is SMTC overvalued or undervalued?

Semtech Corporation trades at a P/E of N/A (forward 42.9). TrendMatrix value score: 2.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about SMTC?

22 analysts cover SMTC with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $205.

What does Semtech Corporation do?Semtech is a provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and IoT connectivity solutions across...

Semtech is a provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and IoT connectivity solutions across three segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal & Wireless, and IoT Systems & Connectivity. Total revenue was $1.05B in FY2026; 74% of net sales go through distributors, and the company operates globally with 47% of FY2026 sales to China.

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