Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP – Get Free Report) CFO James Eric Bjornholt sold 4,112 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.32, for a total transaction of $309,715.84. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 28,573 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,152,118.36. This trade represents a 12.58% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
James Eric Bjornholt also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Monday, August 17th, James Eric Bjornholt sold 837 shares of Microchip Technology stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.26, for a total transaction of $67,177.62.
Microchip Technology Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MCHP opened at $75.49 on Friday. Microchip Technology Incorporated has a one year low of $48.52 and a one year high of $105.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $40.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 112.67, a PEG ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 1.76. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $82.44 and a 200-day simple moving average of $81.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a current ratio of 1.92.
Microchip Technology Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Investors of record on Monday, August 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.455 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $1.82 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Microchip Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 271.64%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Needham & Company LLC boosted their price objective on shares of Microchip Technology from $84.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Microchip Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Microchip Technology from $113.00 to $95.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $125.00 price target on shares of Microchip Technology in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Microchip Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 17th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $98.67.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On Microchip Technology
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Microchip Technology by 0.9% during the first quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 12,542 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $810,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Apella Capital LLC increased its holdings in Microchip Technology by 4.8% in the second quarter. Apella Capital LLC now owns 2,669 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $225,000 after buying an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Microchip Technology by 4.2% in the second quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 3,331 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $304,000 after buying an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. MCF Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Microchip Technology by 25.8% during the 4th quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 659 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 135 shares during the period. Finally, Gagnon Securities LLC lifted its position in shares of Microchip Technology by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Gagnon Securities LLC now owns 27,162 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,731,000 after acquiring an additional 137 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.51% of the company’s stock.
Microchip Technology Company Profile
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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