MCHP Stock Falls -10% On 8-day Spree After Zacks Downgrade
Microchip Technology (MCHP) – a developer and manufacturer of microcontrollers for embedded control applications – hit a 8-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -10%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $4.2 Bil over the last 8 days and currently stands at $38 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 10.3% compared to 0.4% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Zacks Research Downgrade
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- Zacks downgraded MCHP from a “strong-buy” to a “hold”
- The downgrade occurred on the second day of the losing streak
- Impact: Negative shift in analyst rating, Increased investor concern
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in MCHP stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell MCHP).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MCHP stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MCHP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -2.1% | 0.8% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | -10.1% | -0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | -9.9% | -1.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 31.6% | 0.8% |
| YTD 2026 | 10.3% | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 14.6% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -35.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 30.9% | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: MCHP Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 89 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 57 |
| 4D | 4 | 23 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 2 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 9 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 89 |
Key Financials for Microchip Technology (MCHP)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.6 Bil | $4.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.6 Bil | $375.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $-0.5 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ2 | 2026 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $95.2 Mil | $156.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $41.7 Mil | $62.7 Mil |
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