
Information Technology · Semiconductors
$434.53
+4.84%
Vol: 4.4M
Friday, June 19, 2026
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Analog Devices reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $3.62 billion, above the high end of guidance, with CEO Vincent Roche citing record bookings across Industrial, Automotive, and Communications end markets. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share paid June 16, 2026. ADI also announced a $1.5 billion all-cash acquisition of Empower Semiconductor to expand its AI-focused power management portfolio and deepen its position in AI data center infrastructure alongside the NVIDIA MGX ecosystem. The stock closed around $418-$428 on June 17, 2026. A director sold 1,000 shares on June 12. Risk: $1.5 billion all-cash deal adds leverage; integration of Empower into ADI's broader analog chip roadmap carries execution risk.
Analog Devices shares gained roughly 3.1% on June 15, 2026, and traded near $431 on June 16, supported by a JPMorgan price-target increase to $450 from $400 with an Overweight rating. The move builds on a strong fiscal Q2 2026 (reported May 20) that showed 37% year-over-year revenue growth and marked an inflection point in demand. The consensus 12-month target sits around $451 across 34 analysts, with an average Buy rating. Strategic positioning includes the $1.5B all-cash acquisition of Empower Semiconductor to expand high-density power for the AI era, plus edge-AI products like the Maxim CNN accelerator. The bear case is that the Empower deal carries integration risk and a steep premium that raises capital-allocation concerns, and the stock has already rallied (up about 5% on June 11 and 3% on June 15), leaving limited upside to consensus targets after the run.
No material news in the last 48 hours. A roughly 3% move on June 15 appears tied to a broad chip-sector rally rather than any fresh company-specific catalyst; the latest substantive items (Q2 earnings, Empower Semiconductor deal) date to May.
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Analog Devices shares closed up 5.02% on June 11, trading near $412 with a market cap around $201B. The move follows strong fiscal Q2 2026 results (May 20) where revenue rose 37% year over year to $3.62B, above guidance, with Q3 guidance of $3.9B implying ~35% growth, driven by AI infrastructure demand in its communications segment. JPMorgan raised its price target to $450 from $400, keeping Overweight; the analyst consensus is Buy with an average target near $451. ADI recently announced a $1.5B all-cash acquisition of Empower Semiconductor to expand its high-density power portfolio for the AI era, which adds integration and capital-allocation risk given the premium paid. Recent insider selling by the CEO and an SVP in late May/early June, plus a rich ~58x P/E, are the key risks.
Analog Devices announced May 19 it will acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5B all-cash to expand its next-gen high-density power portfolio for the AI era, with closing expected 2H 2026. ADI reported record fiscal Q2 2026 results on May 20: revenue $3.62B (+37% YoY) with EPS of $3.09 beating the $2.90 estimate, gross margin 73%, net income doubling to $1.18B. Despite the beat, shares fell 7.07% premarket to $385.02. ADI returned $1.3B to shareholders in Q2 and declared a $1.10 quarterly dividend. Operating cash flow hit $5.1B TTM.
Analog Devices announced on May 19, 2026 a $1.5B all-cash agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor, expanding its high-density power portfolio to address AI data center power demand. The deal is expected to close in H2 calendar 2026, subject to HSR clearance. ADI reports Q2 FY26 results on May 20 before market open, with consensus calling for $2.89 EPS on $3.51B revenue (YoY growth ~56%/33%). Stock was at $413.06, down 1.3% from a May 13 record high of $435.72; options markets are pricing in a 10.1% post-earnings move, nearly double historical norms. Analyst sentiment is firmly bullish with 23 of 32 firms at Strong Buy. Risk: tightly stretched expectations leave room for disappointment if guidance is light.
Bloomberg reported on May 19, 2026 that Analog Devices is in advanced talks to acquire Empower Semiconductor for approximately $1.5 billion in cash, with an announcement possible as soon as Tuesday. The deal would expand ADI's power management portfolio and complements its broader strategy in industrial and AI-driven data center markets. ADI is also scheduled to report Q2 FY2026 earnings on May 20, 2026, with Street expectations near $3.5B revenue and $2.88 EPS. Analysts have raised estimates citing pricing increases across product lines and AI-related power demand. Risks include integration costs and the elevated valuation after a 117% one-year stock surge. Sentiment is positive given M&A optionality and bullish earnings setup.
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Analog Devices confirmed it will release Q2 FY 2026 results pre-market on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. ET call featuring CEO Vincent Roche, CFO Richard Puccio and IR head Jeff Ambrosi. Shares rose 3.26% on May 13 (30-day return +19.85%, 90-day +24.53%) and traded between $424.10-$433.91 on May 14. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its PT and reiterated Overweight, while Wells Fargo lifted its target, citing accelerating AI demand in automatic test equipment (ATE) and communications/data center segments plus robust industrial recovery. Steven Romick's FPA Crescent Fund now holds ADI as a 5.65% position. Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Risk: the May 20 print itself is the next catalyst and a guidance miss could quickly unwind the recent rally given the rich valuation.
Wells Fargo raised its price target on Analog Devices to $470 from $410 while maintaining an Overweight rating, citing AI demand outlook. ADI shares rose 3.0%/3.26% to $432.39 on May 13, 2026, extending strong momentum (30-day return +19.85%, 90-day +24.53%) ahead of Q2 FY2026 results scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. ET (call at 10:00 a.m. ET). Bullish positioning includes a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), raised consensus EPS estimates, and a new 5.65% portfolio weighting in Steven Romick's FPA Crescent Fund. The setup is driven by industrial segment strength, AI infrastructure exposure, and ATE market leverage. Risk: shares run-up into earnings raises the bar for the May 20 print; semiconductor sentiment is fragile after the May 12 chip selloff, and any guidance disappointment could trigger sharp multiple compression.
Analog Devices is scheduled to release Q2 FY2026 results at 7am ET on Wednesday, May 20, with a 10am ET conference call. Analyst expectations stand at $2.88 EPS on $3.51 billion revenue, with a favorable Zacks Rank #2. The stock rallied 5.6% recently following analyst upgrades amid a broader semiconductor and AI-infrastructure rally driven by stronger-than-expected tech earnings. Notable institutional interest came from fund manager Steven Romick, who now holds ADI as a 5.65% position in his FPA Crescent Fund portfolio. Analysts have raised earnings estimates ahead of the print.
ADI heads into its May 20, 2026 fiscal Q2 earnings (guidance: ~$3.5B revenue, ~$2.19 EPS) with analysts raising estimates and a favorable Zacks Rank of #2, expecting 55.68% YoY EPS growth. Shares are up 27% in the past month and 47.9% YTD. Prominent fund manager Steven Romick now holds ADI as a 5.65% position in his FPA Crescent Fund. Risks: CEO Vincent Roche disclosed a planned stock sale, raising caution among investors. Katamaran Capital LLP also reported buying 7,201 shares.
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADIANALOG | $434.53 | +4.84% | -8.7% | 25.5x | 1.19 | $183.7B |
| NVDANVIDIA | $210.83 | +3.02% | -2.1% | 15.3x | 2.21 | $4.72T |
| AVGOBROADCOM | $411.77 | +4.80% | -5.7% | 18.6x | 1.46 | $1.71T |
| MUMICRON | $1,134.07 | +8.71% | -7.0% | 6.5x | 2.14 | $1.10T |
| AMDADVANCED | $539.08 | +5.19% | -0.4% | 39.3x | 2.47 | $844.4B |
| INTCINTEL | $134.19 | +10.81% | -8.6% | 77.1x | 2.19 | $604.9B |
Price above both MAs — bullish structure.