PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab Has $11.78 Million Stock Position in Microchip Technology Incorporated $MCHP

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab increased its holdings in Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHPFree Report) by 21.0% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 129,210 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 22,390 shares during the period. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Microchip Technology were worth $11,784,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of MCHP. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Microchip Technology by 51.3% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 17,201 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $827,000 after purchasing an additional 5,835 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Microchip Technology by 101.8% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,221 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $59,000 after purchasing an additional 616 shares during the period. Cresset Asset Management LLC grew its position in Microchip Technology by 5.4% during the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 11,433 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $805,000 after purchasing an additional 589 shares in the last quarter. AXA S.A. grew its position in Microchip Technology by 21.3% during the second quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 51,552 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,628,000 after purchasing an additional 9,043 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its stake in Microchip Technology by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 246,530 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $17,348,000 after buying an additional 3,851 shares during the period. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on MCHP shares. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Microchip Technology from $95.00 to $88.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Needham & Company LLC upped their price target on shares of Microchip Technology from $84.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Microchip Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $120.00 price objective on shares of Microchip Technology in a report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Microchip Technology from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $98.85.

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Microchip Technology Price Performance

NASDAQ MCHP opened at $84.69 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 2.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $45.99 billion, a PE ratio of 403.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 1.76. Microchip Technology Incorporated has a 12-month low of $48.52 and a 12-month high of $105.91. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $87.14 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $81.30.

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHPGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The semiconductor company reported $0.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.46 billion. Microchip Technology had a net margin of 4.88% and a return on equity of 10.87%. Microchip Technology’s quarterly revenue was up 38.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.27 EPS. Microchip Technology has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.910-0.950 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Microchip Technology Incorporated will post 2.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Microchip Technology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 24th will be issued a $0.455 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $1.82 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Microchip Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 866.67%.

Key Stories Impacting Microchip Technology

Here are the key news stories impacting Microchip Technology this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Microchip reported fiscal Q1 2027 earnings of $0.76 per share, above the $0.70 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 38% year over year to $1.48 billion, topping expectations of $1.46 billion. Management cited demand recovery, inventory normalization, higher factory utilization and improved cash flow. MCHP Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise on Demand Recovery
  • Positive Sentiment: Forward guidance was well above Wall Street forecasts. Microchip projected fiscal Q2 EPS of $0.91-$0.95 and revenue of approximately $1.6 billion, versus consensus estimates of $0.76 EPS and $1.5 billion in revenue. The outlook reflects strengthening demand for chips used in AI data centers, industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. Microchip Tech forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on strong demand
  • Positive Sentiment: Analysts see potential for a longer growth cycle. Commentary highlighted data-center-related revenue and AI infrastructure demand as possible drivers of sustained growth. Rosenblatt reaffirmed its “buy” rating and maintained a $120 price target. Microchip’s data center-related revenue likely drives longer up-cycle
  • Neutral Sentiment: Microchip declared a quarterly dividend of $0.455 per share, payable September 9 to shareholders of record August 24. The dividend provides income support and represents an annualized yield of roughly 2.2%.
  • Negative Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target to $90 from $105 and retained a “hold” rating. The revision suggests some caution about how much of the recovery is already reflected in MCHP’s valuation, despite the improved outlook. Truist price-target update

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Microchip Technology news, Director Matthew W. Chapman sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.48, for a total value of $954,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 20,665 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,973,094.20. The trade was a 32.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, COO Richard J. Simoncic sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.44, for a total value of $467,200.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 135,508 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,661,867.52. This trade represents a 3.56% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 26,750 shares of company stock valued at $2,543,170 over the last three months. 1.79% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Microchip Technology Profile

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Microchip Technology Inc is a semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, that designs, develops and supplies a broad portfolio of embedded control and analog semiconductors. Its product lineup centers on microcontrollers (including the well-known PIC family), digital signal controllers and associated development tools and software, along with a range of mixed-signal and analog devices, nonvolatile memory, power management, timing, interface, wireless and security products. The company also provides integrated hardware and software solutions intended to simplify embedded design and accelerate time to market for OEMs and contract manufacturers.

Microchip’s products are used across a wide range of end markets, including automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace and defense, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP)

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