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Power Integrations (POWI)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $36.16 | Market Cap: $2.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

Power Integrations (POWI)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $36.16
Market Cap: $2.0 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 420x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 125x
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%
2 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 2.1%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Renewable Energy Transition, and Datacenter Power. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
  
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -11%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
2 Attractive yield
Dividend Yield is 2.1%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Renewable Energy Transition, and Datacenter Power. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -102%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 420x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 125x
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

POWI Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between August 31, 2025, and December 4, 2025, Power Integrations (POWI) experienced an approximate stock decline of 19.3%, influenced by several key factors: **1. Downturn in Q4 2025 Revenue Guidance:** The company issued guidance for its fourth-quarter 2025 revenue, projecting between $100 million and $105 million. This forecast indicated a sequential decline in sales, primarily attributed to softness in the consumer appliance sector and typical seasonal reductions in industrial revenues, which was perceived negatively by investors.

**2. Mixed Q3 2025 Financial Results:** While Power Integrations reported non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36 and revenue of $118.92 million for Q3 2025, modestly beating consensus estimates, the GAAP EPS was a negative $(0.02). This GAAP loss was mainly due to elevated stock-based compensation and other operating expenses. The overall Q3 revenue decrease also reflected a less favorable end-market mix.

**3. Analyst Price Target Reductions and Downgrades:** During this period, several financial analysts adjusted their outlooks on POWI. For example, Susquehanna reduced its price objective from $70.00 to $55.00 in early August 2025, and Benchmark cut its target from $55.00 to $50.00 in early November 2025. Additionally, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from a "buy" to a "hold" rating in August 2025.

**4. Uncertainty from CFO Transition:** The announcement in late September 2025 regarding the departure of CFO Sandeep Nayyar, who was pursuing a new opportunity, introduced a degree of uncertainty among investors. Although a new CFO was named in mid-November 2025, the leadership change could have contributed to investor caution.

**5. Concerns over Reliance on Trade-Sensitive Appliance Sales:** Analysts highlighted ongoing concerns about Power Integrations' exposure to tariffs and its dependence on trade-sensitive appliance sales. This reliance was seen as a potential source of near-term challenges and was noted as weighing on the stock's performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
POWI Return67%14%-22%16%-24%-43%-26%
Peers Return40%32%-19%32%-0%31%158%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
POWI Win Rate67%42%50%58%33%40% 
Peers Win Rate60%60%37%58%50%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
POWI Max Drawdown-19%-10%-33%-5%-29%-49% 
Peers Max Drawdown-36%-11%-40%-15%-28%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MTSI, RMBS, CRUS, SLAB, IPGP.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventPOWIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-43.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven77.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-27.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven37.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven65 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-40.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven67.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven269 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-57.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven135.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven340 days1480 days

Compare to MTSI, RMBS, CRUS, SLAB, IPGP


In The Past

Power Integrations's stock fell -43.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/2/2021. A -43.6% loss requires a 77.4% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
0.9%0.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
0.8%0.8%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.3%3.3%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.1%5.1%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
4.0%4.0%0.0%
POWI_9262025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE09262025POWIPower IntegrationsDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-13.1%-13.1%-22.7%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
0.9%0.9%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
0.8%0.8%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.3%3.3%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
5.1%5.1%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
4.0%4.0%0.0%
POWI_9262025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE09262025POWIPower IntegrationsDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-13.1%-13.1%-22.7%

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Financials

POWIMTSIRMBSCRUSSLABIPGPMedian
NamePower In.MACOM Te.Rambus Cirrus L.Silicon .IPG Phot. 
Mkt Price36.19183.4698.03122.15137.6882.60110.09
Mkt Cap2.013.710.66.34.53.55.4
Rev LTM4469076781,948743964825
Op Inc LTM5118247449-963174
FCF LTM801722925347436126
FCF 3Y Avg65150220403-1112131
CFO LTM10022831955797120174
CFO 3Y Avg8518524643519211198

Growth & Margins

POWIMTSIRMBSCRUSSLABIPGPMedian
NamePower In.MACOM Te.Rambus Cirrus L.Silicon .IPG Phot. 
Rev Chg LTM10.5%33.5%31.0%2.2%47.1%-7.5%20.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-12.3%12.5%17.3%-0.1%-0.7%-12.7%-0.4%
Rev Chg Q2.7%32.3%22.7%3.5%23.8%7.6%15.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.7%7.3%5.1%1.0%5.6%1.9%3.5%
Op Mgn LTM1.2%13.0%36.5%23.0%-12.9%3.2%8.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.4%13.7%27.8%20.3%-15.6%6.7%10.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-3.5%1.2%0.2%0.4%3.2%3.9%0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM22.5%25.2%47.0%28.6%13.1%12.5%23.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.4%24.5%44.2%22.8%2.8%19.0%21.1%
FCF/Rev LTM17.9%18.9%43.1%27.4%9.9%3.8%18.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.8%20.0%39.3%21.1%0.1%10.0%17.4%

Valuation

POWIMTSIRMBSCRUSSLABIPGPMedian
NamePower In.MACOM Te.Rambus Cirrus L.Silicon .IPG Phot. 
Mkt Cap2.013.710.66.34.53.55.4
P/S5.011.816.53.35.83.55.4
P/EBIT420.2-224.941.813.3-52.3107.527.5
P/E125.0-152.549.016.9-50.0130.333.0
P/CFO22.446.835.111.544.227.831.5
Total Yield2.9%-0.7%2.0%5.9%-2.0%0.8%1.4%
Dividend Yield2.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.2%2.1%3.3%6.6%-0.1%3.0%2.6%
D/E0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.1-0.0-0.1-0.1-0.1-0.3-0.1

Returns

POWIMTSIRMBSCRUSSLABIPGPMedian
NamePower In.MACOM Te.Rambus Cirrus L.Silicon .IPG Phot. 
1M Rtn-12.5%22.2%-7.3%-6.9%7.6%-3.8%-5.4%
3M Rtn-17.1%40.9%33.1%7.9%5.1%1.8%6.5%
6M Rtn-32.9%44.0%71.5%20.9%9.9%21.1%21.0%
12M Rtn-44.2%30.1%67.2%15.7%22.7%6.2%19.2%
3Y Rtn-52.4%166.8%155.6%64.9%-2.8%-10.3%31.0%
1M Excs Rtn-12.5%22.2%-7.3%-6.9%7.6%-3.8%-5.4%
3M Excs Rtn-23.9%33.8%24.7%0.6%-3.3%-5.0%-1.3%
6M Excs Rtn-47.7%29.3%56.8%6.2%-4.9%6.3%6.3%
12M Excs Rtn-57.3%24.6%56.0%3.4%10.9%-7.7%7.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-123.3%104.3%93.7%-5.1%-72.8%-80.2%-38.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Design, development, manufacture and marketing of integrated circuits and related components for use445651703488421
Total445651703488421


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4,181,892
Short Interest: % Change Since 1031202513.0%
Average Daily Volume995,969
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.20
Basic Shares Quantity55,796,000
Short % of Basic Shares7.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025512202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024207202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024806202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024507202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023212202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231107202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022207202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021207202210-K 12/31/2021