Microchip Technology stock rises on $1.48 billion quarter
Published on 08/25/2026 at 19:23 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Microchip Technology Inc. (US5950171042) is trading on a $74.21 open, a $40.30 billion market cap and a quarterly report that showed $0.76 in EPS on $1.48 billion in revenue on August 6, 2026. Revenue rose 38% from the same quarter a year earlier, while EPS beat the $0.70 consensus by $0.06.
Quarterly beat
The latest report gives investors a clear base to measure the stock against. Net margin was 9.34% and return on equity reached 14.97% in the same quarter, which is a sharper earnings profile than the $0.27 per share posted in the prior-year quarter.
That mix matters because the move in the shares is now tied to execution, not just demand. The business also declared a $0.455 quarterly dividend, equal to a $1.82 annualized payout and a 2.5% yield, with the ex-dividend date set for August 24, 2026.
Analyst view
Consensus tracking still points to a supportive backdrop, with the average price target at $98.67 and the prevailing rating at Moderate Buy. The current open of $74.21 leaves a gap of 33.0% to that target, which shows that expectations remain ahead of the market price.
One more number stands out: the stock's 50-day moving average is $83.77 and the 200-day moving average is $81.49, both above the $74.21 open. That puts the shares below both trend lines even after the latest earnings update.
Microcontrollers and analog
Microchip's product mix is built around microcontrollers, analog devices, power management, timing and interface chips used in automotive, industrial and communications systems. The company also sells development tools and software that help OEMs and contract manufacturers shorten design cycles.
For investors, that broad embedded-control footprint is the key business anchor behind the quarter's 38% revenue growth and the market's focus on margin durability.
Stock level
Microchip Technology stock opened at $74.21 on August 25, 2026, with a market cap of $40.30 billion and a 52-week range of $48.52 to $105.91. The shares sit below both the 50-day average of $83.77 and the 200-day average of $81.49.
Fact box
Company: Microchip Technology Inc.
ISIN: US5950171042
Ticker: MCHP
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 25, 2026): $74.21 USD
Market cap: $40.30 billion
Sector / Industry: Semiconductors / Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
