Semtech Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $50 Calls at the Bid: 1750 vs 24 OI; Earnings 3/27 After Close [est] 

Semtech Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $50 Calls at the Bid: 1750 @ $10.25 vs 24 OI; Earnings 3/27 After Close [est] Ref=$36.54

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Semtech Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, algorithms and wireless semiconductors, connectivity modules, gateways, routers and connected services for IoT. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems and IoT Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically majority of the company's revenue is earned from Asia Pacific region, company also operates in North America and Europe.

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Semtech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NYSE">SMTC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.99% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.63 million shares sold short, which is 8.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.89 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Semtech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747072829_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Semtech has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Semtech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Semtech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of semiconductor companies are higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate some supply chain concerns and improve macro sentiment as well as demand visibility.

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $60 to $55.

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports indicating China is assessing US trade talks. Additionally, jobs data may be easing some market fears. NVIDIA shares rose on reports indicating the company is working on China-tailored chips.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$54.4K</td>
<td>11.5K</td>
<td>44.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$56.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$412.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
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<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>SMTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$215.4K</td>
<td>979</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>871</td>
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<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$38.3K</td>
<td>14.4K</td>
<td>716</td>
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<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$46.4K</td>
<td>17.5K</td>
<td>518</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 288 contract(s) at a $108.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.4K, with a price of $189.0 per contract. There were 11526 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44971 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 325 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 1261 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 9903 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6925 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $96.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $412.0K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 3768 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4916 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 5813 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2763 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 188 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 4702 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 399 contract(s) at a $28.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $215.4K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 979 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 56 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 4922 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 871 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $639.0 per contract. There were 14400 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 716 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 211 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.4K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 17574 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of companies within the broader technology sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be less than the current 145% but not 0%.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 1,000 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APH#NYSE">APH</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/44950358/amphenol-q1-earnings-48-topline-growth-driven-by-it-mobile-defense-sectors">guidance above estimates</a>.
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<li>Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCSG#NASDAQ">HCSG</a>) jumped 25.5% to $11.81 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) gained 23.6% to $7.73 after the company said it believes its Biologics License Application is approvable based on recent conversations with the FDA.</li>
<li>Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSIX#NASDAQ">PSIX</a>) gained 20.9% to $25.41.</li>
<li>Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) rose 17.2% to $32.06 after the company provided updates on its Phase 3 trial of Ivonescimab and announced it met its primary endpoint.</li>
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<li>Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) jumped 12.7% to $27.83.</li>
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Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower after Huawei announced it's preparing AI chips as an alternative to Nvidia. Additionally, trade restrictions and tariff concerns are weighing on stocks in the industry.

Stifel analyst Tore Svanberg maintains Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $54 to $35.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Semtech, Lowers Price Target to $35

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Semtech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NYSE">SMTC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 8.87% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.42 million shares sold short, which is 9.56% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.98 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Semtech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744117220_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Semtech has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Semtech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Semtech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Semtech's Recent Short Interest

Across the recent three months, 10 analysts have shared their insights on Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Semtech, revealing an average target of $59.0, a high estimate of $85.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 16.45%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744048823_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Semtech by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Moore &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $30.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$65.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tore Svanberg &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $54.00&#x7C;$60.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Cody Acree &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $68.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Quinn Bolton &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $54.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tore Svanberg &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Harsh Kumar &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $55.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Quinn Bolton &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $54.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Craig Ellis &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timothy Arcuri &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;- &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Semtech. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Semtech compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Semtech's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Semtech's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMTC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Semtech analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Semtech Better</h2>
Semtech Corp is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, algorithms and wireless semiconductors, connectivity modules, gateways, routers and connected services for IoT. The company operates in four reportable segments: Signal Integrity, Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless, IoT Systems and IoT Connected Services. The majority of the company's revenue is earned through Analog Mixed Signal and Wireless segment. Geographically majority of the company's revenue is earned from Asia Pacific region, company also operates in North America and Europe.
<h3>Financial Insights: Semtech</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Semtech's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 30.09%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Semtech's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 15.6% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.44%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.8%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Semtech's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.03. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Where Semtech Stands With Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore initiates coverage on Semtech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $30.

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Morgan Stanley Initiates Coverage On Semtech with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $30

Shares of semiconductor companies are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Semtech's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NYSE">SMTC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.41% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.04 million shares sold short, which is 10.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Semtech Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742475631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Semtech has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Semtech's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Semtech's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What Does the Market Think About Semtech?

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