Analog Devices (ADI)


Market Price (10/8/2026): $406.5 | Market Cap: $197.6 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

Analog Devices (ADI)


Market Price (10/8/2026): $406.5
Market Cap: $197.6 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 36%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%, CFO LTM is 5.5 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.9 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 5.7 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Automation & Robotics, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Show more.

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.2%

Key risks
ADI key risks include [1] reduced sales and profitability from the current inventory rationalization impacting its key industrial and automotive sectors.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 36%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36%, CFO LTM is 5.5 Bil, FCF LTM is 4.9 Bil
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 5.7 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 36%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Automation & Robotics, 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Smart Grids & Grid Modernization. Show more.
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.2%
7 Key risks
ADI key risks include [1] reduced sales and profitability from the current inventory rationalization impacting its key industrial and automotive sectors.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Analog Devices (ADI) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. High Valuation and Investor Debate Following Prior Gains. Analog Devices (ADI) entered the specified period with a substantial price appreciation, having gained 66.02% over the last year and 47.8% year-to-date by October 2, 2026, leading to a high trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.04. Despite the company reporting record fiscal Q3 2026 financial results, which ended on August 1, 2026, with revenue of $4.02 billion (surpassing consensus of $3.92 billion) and adjusted EPS of $3.45 (beating estimates of $3.34), and providing a strong fiscal Q4 2026 outlook, investor sentiment was divided. While some analysts identified the stock as potentially 14% undervalued with a fair value of $470.72, other valuation models suggested it was overvalued at $218.50 compared to its trading price, leading to a period of consolidation as the market digested these divergent perspectives.

2. Strategic Acquisitions with Future Integration Considerations. During the period, Analog Devices announced key strategic acquisitions designed to enhance its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market. This included the agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, a transaction expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026, aimed at improving power delivery for AI systems. Additionally, ADI announced the acquisition of Alif Semiconductor on September 9, 2026, to integrate AI-native processing capabilities. While these moves are strategically beneficial, the market likely factored in the typical integration complexities and the time required for these acquisitions to significantly contribute to ADI's financial results, thereby tempering immediate stock price surges.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Analog Devices (ADI) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. High Valuation and Investor Debate Following Prior Gains. Analog Devices (ADI) entered the specified period with a substantial price appreciation, having gained 66.02% over the last year and 47.8% year-to-date by October 2, 2026, leading to a high trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 47.04. Despite the company reporting record fiscal Q3 2026 financial results, which ended on August 1, 2026, with revenue of $4.02 billion (surpassing consensus of $3.92 billion) and adjusted EPS of $3.45 (beating estimates of $3.34), and providing a strong fiscal Q4 2026 outlook, investor sentiment was divided. While some analysts identified the stock as potentially 14% undervalued with a fair value of $470.72, other valuation models suggested it was overvalued at $218.50 compared to its trading price, leading to a period of consolidation as the market digested these divergent perspectives.

2. Strategic Acquisitions with Future Integration Considerations. During the period, Analog Devices announced key strategic acquisitions designed to enhance its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market. This included the agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, a transaction expected to close in the second half of calendar 2026, aimed at improving power delivery for AI systems. Additionally, ADI announced the acquisition of Alif Semiconductor on September 9, 2026, to integrate AI-native processing capabilities. While these moves are strategically beneficial, the market likely factored in the typical integration complexities and the time required for these acquisitions to significantly contribute to ADI's financial results, thereby tempering immediate stock price surges.

3. Market Consolidation and Profit-Taking. Following significant gains leading into the second half of 2026, the stock experienced periods of profit-taking and market consolidation. For instance, after reaching an all-time high of $445.91 on June 21, 2026, the stock subsequently saw lows of $370.75 on July 17, 2026, and $355.22 on September 1, 2026. This activity, coupled with a lack of new, overwhelmingly positive catalysts that could substantially push the stock beyond its existing valuation, contributed to its largely stable performance within the specified range despite strong underlying business fundamentals.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.6% change in ADI stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)630202610072026Change
Stock Price ($)395.96410.083.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,74013,8829.0%
Net Income Margin (%)26.0%29.8%14.5%
P/E Multiple58.348.2-17.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4884860.3%
Cumulative Contribution3.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ADI3.6% 
Market (SPY)4.1%58.7%
Sector (XLK)5.7%78.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.6% change in ADI stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 29.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)331202610072026Change
Stock Price ($)316.31410.0829.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11,75713,88218.1%
Net Income Margin (%)23.0%29.8%29.4%
P/E Multiple57.148.2-15.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4894860.6%
Cumulative Contribution29.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ADI29.6% 
Market (SPY)19.8%57.8%
Sector (XLK)51.7%64.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 69.0% change in ADI stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 58.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510072026Change
Stock Price ($)242.66410.0869.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,38713,88233.6%
Net Income Margin (%)18.8%29.8%58.0%
P/E Multiple61.348.2-21.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4944861.7%
Cumulative Contribution69.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ADI69.0% 
Market (SPY)17.6%59.7%
Sector (XLK)43.5%60.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 145.4% change in ADI stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 116.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310072026Change
Stock Price ($)167.09410.08145.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,83713,8828.1%
Net Income Margin (%)29.2%29.8%1.9%
P/E Multiple22.348.2116.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5004862.9%
Cumulative Contribution145.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ADI145.4% 
Market (SPY)88.1%68.5%
Sector (XLK)150.1%68.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ADI Return21%-5%23%9%30%56%213%
Peers Return51%-16%45%11%11%37%211%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ADI Win Rate50%42%58%42%50%60% 
Peers Win Rate70%42%67%42%50%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ADI Max Drawdown-12%-24%-22%-18%-32%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-33%-25%-28%-40%-34% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TXN, NXPI, MCHP, ON, AVGO. See ADI Returns vs. Peers.
[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] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventADIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven88 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-15.8%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven198 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-20.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven45 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven60 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven79 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-15.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven37 days105 days

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In The Past

Analog Devices's stock fell -31.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 46.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventADIS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven88 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven60 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven79 days140 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-48.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven94.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven365 days1085 days

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In The Past

Analog Devices's stock fell -31.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 46.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Analog Devices (ADI)

Analog Devices (ADI) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems. The company specializes in leveraging analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technologies to bridge the gap between physical real-world phenomena and digital information. Essentially, ADI creates the fundamental components that enable electronic devices to sense, measure, interpret, connect, and power various applications.

ADI's extensive product offerings include data converters that translate analog signals into digital data and vice-versa, high-performance amplifiers for signal conditioning, and radio frequency (RF) and microwave ICs crucial for cellular infrastructure. The company also provides power management and reference products for efficient power conversion, along with advanced microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) solutions like accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial measurement units (IMUs) used for sensing motion. Additionally, ADI develops digital signal processing (DSP) products for complex calculations.

Analog Devices serves a diverse and global customer base across several critical industries. Its core markets include industrial applications, automotive systems, high-end consumer electronics, instrumentation, aerospace, and communications infrastructure. Through its innovative ICs and solutions, ADI helps its clients build products that are smarter, safer, and more efficient, driving technological advancements in a wide range of everyday and specialized equipment worldwide.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Analog Devices (ADI):

  • Analog Devices is like Texas Instruments for high-performance analog and mixed-signal chips, enabling electronics to interact with the physical world.
  • Think of them as the Intel of analog and mixed-signal processing, creating the foundational chips that let devices sense, measure, and convert real-world signals.

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Analog Devices (ADI) offers the following major products:

  • Data Converter Products: These products translate real-world analog signals into digital data and vice-versa.
  • Power Management and Reference Products: These are used for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications.
  • High-Performance Amplifiers: These ICs are designed to condition analog signals.
  • Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave ICs: These integrated circuits support cellular infrastructure and other wireless communication systems.
  • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Solutions: This category includes accelerometers, gyroscopes, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and broadband switches.
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and System Products: These products are utilized for high-speed numeric calculations.

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Vincent Roche, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors

Vincent Roche was appointed CEO of Analog Devices in May 2013 and has been with the company since 1988, starting as a senior marketing engineer in Limerick, Ireland. He has held numerous leadership roles across sales, marketing, business development, and product management within ADI. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as President from 2012. Roche earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Systems (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Limerick in 1982. He previously served as an Independent Director at Acacia Communications, Inc.

Richard Puccio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Richard Puccio serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Analog Devices, where he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy and operations. He has been instrumental in driving financial performance and operational efficiency. Puccio's background includes leadership positions at Amazon Web Services, PwC, and Digital Equipment Corporation, and he holds degrees in economics and accounting from Harvard University and the Questrom School of Business.

Vivek Jain, Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Technology

Vivek Jain is the Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Technology at Analog Devices, overseeing the company's global manufacturing, supply chain, and technology development. He joined Analog Devices in 2022, bringing extensive experience from significant leadership roles at Maxim Integrated and Intel, where he managed various high-impact projects and teams.

Mariya Trickett, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Mariya Trickett serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer for Analog Devices. Her responsibilities encompass the company's human resources strategy and initiatives, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development. Trickett previously held various leadership positions in human resources at Aptiv and Dana Incorporated.

Janene Asgeirsson, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Janene Asgeirsson holds the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Analog Devices, where she is responsible for managing the company's legal affairs.

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Analog Devices (ADI) faces several key risks inherent to the semiconductor industry and its global operations.
  1. Cyclical Nature of the Semiconductor Industry and Global Economic Fluctuations: The semiconductor industry, in which Analog Devices operates, is highly cyclical and sensitive to overall global economic conditions. This cyclicality can lead to significant fluctuations in demand for ADI's products across its diverse end markets, including industrial, automotive, consumer, and communications. Periods of rapid demand increase can be followed by overcapacity and price erosion, directly impacting the company's revenue and profitability.
  2. Geopolitical and Trade Risks, particularly U.S.-China relations: Analog Devices has extensive international operations and a significant presence in global markets, including China, which accounts for a notable portion of its revenues. This exposure makes the company vulnerable to geopolitical instability, trade disputes, export restrictions, and other government actions, particularly concerning U.S.-China relations. Such developments have previously impacted ADI's revenues and could continue to pose challenges to its operations and market access.
  3. Intense Competition and Rapid Technological Advancements: The markets for Analog Devices' integrated circuits, software, and subsystems are highly competitive and characterized by continuous and rapid technological advancements. ADI faces constant pressure from competitors who may introduce more innovative or cost-effective products. This intense competition necessitates significant ongoing investment in research and development to maintain product leadership and market share, and failure to do so could erode profitability.

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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) operates in several significant addressable markets globally.

  • Data Converters: The global data converter market was valued at approximately USD 5.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 8.9 billion by 2034. North America held a significant share, accounting for over 36% of the global market revenue in 2023.
  • Power Management ICs: The global power management IC market was valued at USD 40.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to exceed USD 79.11 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific dominated this market with a 44% share in 2024.
  • High-Performance Amplifiers: The global power amplifier market size was estimated at USD 35.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 75.45 billion by 2030. The global high voltage amplifiers market was valued at USD 761.57 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.79 billion by 2035.
  • Radio Frequency and Microwave ICs (including MMICs and RF Semiconductors): The global RF Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) market was valued at approximately USD 9.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to around USD 17.3 billion by 2032. The global market for RF semiconductors in communication applications was estimated at approximately USD 40 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 65 billion by 2028. North America held a 33.34% market share in the monolithic microwave IC market in 2025.
  • Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS): The global micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) market was valued at over USD 14 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to USD 25 billion by 2032. Another estimate places the global MEMS market at USD 16.81 billion in 2025, projected to reach approximately USD 40 billion by 2033. Asia, particularly East Asia, holds the largest market share due to the high concentration of consumer electronics manufacturing.
  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and System Products: The global digital signal processor market size was valued at USD 11.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 21.87 billion by 2034. China dominates regional DSP demand with 50% of the global market share, while North America holds 32%.

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Analog Devices (ADI) is expected to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several key factors across its diversified markets and strategic technological advancements:

  1. Industrial Market Recovery and Automation: The industrial segment is a primary driver of growth, with expectations of accelerated recovery and sustained expansion. This includes strong demand in areas such as industrial automation, aerospace and defense, and test equipment, with all industrial subsectors and regions contributing to growth.
  2. AI Infrastructure and Data Center Demand: The communications segment is benefiting significantly from increased demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This includes growth in wireline, data center, and wireless applications, as ADI's high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and power solutions are critical for AI infrastructure and next-generation data centers.
  3. Automotive Innovations: Growth in the automotive sector is anticipated through continued expansion in connectivity and functionally safe power solutions for Level 2+ Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). Advancements in autonomous driving and cabin digitalization are also contributing to ADI's strong performance in this market.
  4. High-Performance Consumer Electronics: The consumer segment is demonstrating robust year-over-year growth. This is fueled by share gains in fast-growing markets such as wearables, premium handsets, gaming, hearables, and augmented/virtual reality products, which require high-performance integrated chips.
  5. Strategic R&D and Technology Leadership across Megatrends: Analog Devices consistently invests in research and development to foster innovation and maintain its technology leadership. The company's focus on key megatrends like autonomy, proactive healthcare, energy transition and sustainability, immersive experiences, and AI-driven computing and connectivity enables it to develop new solutions and deepen customer engagements, driving long-term revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Analog Devices authorized a $2.5 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program in September 2021, to be completed by the second quarter of 2022. Additionally, the company planned to repurchase an extra $2.5 billion by the end of calendar year 2022, bringing the total to approximately $5 billion out of a $10 billion authorization.
  • In fiscal year 2023, Analog Devices repurchased approximately $3 billion in shares. For fiscal year 2024, share repurchases amounted to $600 million.
  • Analog Devices repurchased $2.16 billion of its common stock in fiscal year 2025. In February 2025, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $10 billion in share repurchases, increasing the total remaining authorization to approximately $11.5 billion.

Outbound Investments

  • Analog Devices completed the acquisition of Maxim Integrated on August 26, 2021, for approximately $20-21 billion.
  • In June 2025, Analog Devices launched its first corporate venture capital fund, ADVentures, to invest globally in early-stage startups. This fund focuses on pioneering solutions in areas such as advanced systems and robotics, climate and energy, human health, new sensing modalities, computing architectures, secure connectivity, and AI.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for Analog Devices were $130.8 million in fiscal year 2021, increasing to $304.5 million in fiscal year 2022.
  • In fiscal year 2023, capital expenditures were $1.3 billion. For fiscal year 2024, capital expenditures totaled $730 million. Fiscal year 2025 saw capital expenditures of $0.5 billion.
  • Analog Devices anticipates capital expenditures to be between 4% and 6% of revenue for fiscal year 2026. The company's capital investments are primarily focused on maintaining its manufacturing capabilities, especially for industrial automation, automotive electronics, and high-performance signal chain products, including investments in U.S. facilities and R&D for software, digital, and AI capabilities.

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Peer Outperformance in Semiconductors

ADI has outperformed 78% of its 54 Semiconductors peers over 5Y. Semiconductors ranks 6th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return.
Share of Semiconductors constituents that ADI has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
77%
of 65 industry peers · 77.6% return
3Y
71%
of 58 industry peers · 147.0% return
5Y
78%
of 54 industry peers · 164.4% return
No Semiconductors peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten ADI by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductors is ADI's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 63.7%185.7%385.5% TTMI 870% · FLEX 767% · SANM 455%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 91.1%106.8%126.6% AXTI 890% · KLAC 534% · LRCX 530%
Technology Distributors 9 48.0%87.7%97.7% CLMB 420% · AVT 215% · SNX 175%
Electronic Components 26 34.0%79.6%75.6% CLS 3883% · BELFA 1307% · COHR 485%
Communications Equipment 36 4.9%95.6%67.2% AAOI 1705% · LITE 1220% · FEIM 882%
Semiconductors ← 55 27.4%55.5%35.5% POET 1721% · MU 1489% · NVDA 1045%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 20 23.6%112.9%33.9% SMCI 1119% · DELL 1104% · STX 1064%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 -9.0%37.6%20.6% DOCN 52% · VRSN 45% · GDDY 39%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 26 -18.6%29.6%-7.0% PI 263% · KEYS 136% · VPG 114%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -23.3%-10.5%-21.5% CHRN 520163% · TSSI 840% · APLD 826%
Application Software 125 -25.2%-15.5%-44.0% VIDA 1459900% · INLX 4997% · PLTR 726%
Systems Software 71 -17.4%26.7%-52.1% QNC 581% · PAYS 471% · SANG 402%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ADITXNNXPIMCHPONAVGOMedian
NameAnalog D.Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi.ON Semic.Broadcom  
Mkt Price406.17288.83231.6975.5779.25362.20260.26
Mkt Cap197.4263.4584.841.030.91,726.2230.4
Rev LTM13,88219,45313,1855,1226,19889,10413,533
Op Inc LTM4,9597,4053,6048311,11943,2374,281
FCF LTM4,9375,3552,6491,1111,50039,4033,793
FCF 3Y Avg3,8542,7842,4261,2891,22127,6632,605
CFO LTM5,5458,6673,1291,1981,67240,6534,337
CFO 3Y Avg4,5667,1853,1271,4241,84828,4263,846

Growth & Margins

ADITXNNXPIMCHPONAVGOMedian
NameAnalog D.Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi.ON Semic.Broadcom  
Rev Chg LTM33.6%16.7%8.8%20.9%-3.1%48.7%18.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.4%1.9%0.2%-13.2%-9.2%36.2%1.1%
Rev Chg Q39.6%22.8%19.5%38.0%9.2%85.5%30.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM9.0%5.5%4.5%8.7%2.2%18.1%7.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM88.6%27.3%16.2%299.4%-0.3%85.0%56.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg19.0%-2.4%-0.4%55.6%-22.4%45.6%9.3%
Op Mgn LTM35.7%38.1%27.3%16.2%18.0%48.5%31.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg28.1%36.4%27.0%16.5%21.7%39.4%27.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.8%2.0%1.9%5.0%0.5%4.5%2.4%
CFO/Rev LTM39.9%44.6%23.7%23.4%27.0%45.6%33.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg40.4%41.1%24.3%25.6%27.3%43.0%33.8%
FCF/Rev LTM35.6%27.5%20.1%21.7%24.2%44.2%25.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg33.8%15.3%18.9%23.2%18.5%41.9%21.0%

Valuation

ADITXNNXPIMCHPONAVGOMedian
NameAnalog D.Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi.ON Semic.Broadcom  
Mkt Cap197.4263.4584.841.030.91,726.2230.4
P/S14.213.544.48.05.019.413.9
P/Op Inc39.835.6162.349.327.739.939.9
P/EBIT39.135.3136.552.239.839.639.7
P/E47.743.5196.685.749.145.148.4
P/CFO35.630.4186.934.218.542.534.9
Total Yield3.1%4.2%0.7%3.5%2.0%2.8%3.0%
Dividend Yield1.0%1.9%0.2%2.3%0.0%0.7%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.7%1.2%2.6%2.8%4.3%2.1%2.7%
D/E0.00.10.00.10.10.00.0
Net D/E0.00.00.00.10.00.00.0

Returns

ADITXNNXPIMCHPONAVGOMedian
NameAnalog D.Texas In.NXP Semi.Microchi.ON Semic.Broadcom  
1M Rtn12.1%11.8%2.1%1.9%6.5%1.4%4.3%
3M Rtn5.7%-3.7%-18.0%-11.1%-15.5%-6.6%-8.9%
6M Rtn18.0%39.7%14.3%8.0%15.9%3.7%15.1%
12M Rtn75.9%67.4%7.4%19.4%64.5%8.5%42.0%
3Y Rtn144.7%100.5%22.8%2.5%-12.8%342.6%61.6%
1M Excs Rtn10.2%9.9%2.3%1.4%9.9%-3.2%6.1%
3M Excs Rtn0.1%-9.3%-23.3%-17.2%-22.3%-12.8%-15.0%
6M Excs Rtn3.1%24.7%-0.5%-6.5%1.5%-10.8%0.5%
12M Excs Rtn54.0%47.2%-13.6%1.2%42.3%-6.4%21.7%
3Y Excs Rtn61.5%14.9%-58.7%-75.4%-93.8%269.3%-21.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment11,0209,42712,30612,0147,318
Total11,0209,42712,30612,0147,318


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Single Segment2,2671,6353,315
Total2,2671,6353,315


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$410.08 
Market Cap ($ Bil)199.3 
First Trading Date07/19/1984 
Distance from 52W High-7.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$377.73$359.96
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA8.6%13.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility31.5%36.3%
Downside Capture146.32128.22
Upside Capture148.69171.54
Correlation (SPY)57.8%60.2%
ADI Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.351.371.711.871.671.59
Up Beta-0.451.452.101.991.741.66
Down Beta3.462.422.092.802.111.76
Up Capture189%143%150%176%230%356%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days16243468141401
Down Capture11%89%153%147%118%108%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days6183058111351

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ADI
ADI71.6%36.4%1.54-
Sector ETF (XLK)40.8%26.5%1.2661.1%
Equity (SPY)16.8%13.0%0.9260.1%
Gold (GLD)3.2%29.5%0.1127.9%
Commodities (DBC)44.6%20.9%1.66-8.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.6%13.7%-0.1312.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.7%44.2%-0.7320.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ADI
ADI21.5%34.0%0.63-
Sector ETF (XLK)22.7%25.9%0.7773.0%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.1%0.6271.6%
Gold (GLD)18.4%18.9%0.7914.7%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.4010.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.8%18.8%-0.0743.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)15.5%52.2%0.4627.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ADI
ADI22.7%33.2%0.70-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.0%25.0%0.9074.1%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7372.1%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.4%0.579.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%18.1%0.3819.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.2%20.7%0.1646.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.0%66.2%1.0418.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8312026-1.5%
Average Daily Volume3.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity486.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/22/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/19/2026-0.9%-0.8%-3.4%
5/20/2026-3.9%0.6%5.2%
2/18/20262.6%5.5%-8.3%
11/25/20255.3%16.2%15.5%
8/20/20256.3%10.9%8.5%
5/22/2025-4.6%-2.9%4.4%
2/19/20259.7%6.8%-4.2%
11/26/2024-2.0%-0.9%-2.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative121110
Median Positive5.3%4.5%5.0%
Median Negative-1.8%-1.2%-3.9%
Max Positive10.9%16.2%15.5%
Max Negative-7.8%-8.2%-17.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/19/2026-0.9%-0.8%-3.4%
5/20/2026-3.9%0.6%5.2%
2/18/20262.6%5.5%-8.3%
11/25/20255.3%16.2%15.5%
8/20/20256.3%10.9%8.5%
5/22/2025-4.6%-2.9%4.4%
2/19/20259.7%6.8%-4.2%
11/26/2024-2.0%-0.9%-2.1%
8/21/20241.8%3.7%4.9%
5/22/202410.9%5.3%7.1%
2/21/20242.3%-0.2%3.1%
11/21/2023-1.4%-0.3%5.0%
8/23/20230.5%3.3%-1.1%
5/24/2023-7.8%-5.4%-0.6%
2/15/20237.5%0.7%2.7%
11/22/20225.8%2.9%5.6%
8/17/2022-5.0%-8.2%-17.0%
5/18/2022-2.4%-1.2%-12.0%
11/23/2021-1.6%-2.8%-6.8%
8/18/2021-0.3%-0.3%4.6%
5/19/20215.0%12.2%14.4%
2/17/2021-0.5%-1.7%-3.5%
11/24/2020-0.1%2.7%4.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111213
# Negative121110
Median Positive5.3%4.5%5.0%
Median Negative-1.8%-1.2%-3.9%
Max Positive10.9%16.2%15.5%
Max Negative-7.8%-8.2%-17.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
07/31/202608/19/202610-Q
04/30/202605/20/202610-Q
01/31/202602/18/202610-Q
10/31/202511/25/202510-K
07/31/202508/20/202510-Q
04/30/202505/22/202510-Q
01/31/202502/19/202510-Q
10/31/202411/26/202410-K
07/31/202408/21/202410-Q
04/30/202405/22/202410-Q
01/31/202402/21/202410-Q
10/31/202311/21/202310-K
07/31/202308/23/202310-Q
04/30/202305/24/202310-Q
01/31/202302/15/202310-Q
10/31/202211/22/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
07/31/202608/19/202610-Q
04/30/202605/20/202610-Q
01/31/202602/18/202610-Q
10/31/202511/25/202510-K
07/31/202508/20/202510-Q
04/30/202505/22/202510-Q
01/31/202502/19/202510-Q
10/31/202411/26/202410-K
07/31/202408/21/202410-Q
04/30/202405/22/202410-Q
01/31/202402/21/202410-Q
10/31/202311/21/202310-K
07/31/202308/23/202310-Q
04/30/202305/24/202310-Q
01/31/202302/15/202310-Q
10/31/202211/22/202210-K
07/31/202208/17/202210-Q
04/30/202205/18/202210-Q
01/31/202202/16/202210-Q
10/31/202112/03/202110-K
07/31/202108/18/202110-Q
04/30/202105/19/202110-Q
01/31/202102/17/202110-Q
10/31/202011/24/202010-K
07/31/202008/19/202010-Q
04/30/202005/20/202010-Q
01/31/202002/19/202010-Q
10/31/201911/26/201910-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/20/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 8/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 RevenueReported 4.30 Bil 10.3% Higher NewGuidance: 3.90 Bil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Nonoperating expenseReported 80.00 Mil    
Q4 2026 Operating MarginReported 42.6%  3.6%Higher NewGuidance: 39.0% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported 52.0%  3.0%Higher NewGuidance: 49.0% for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Tax rateReported12.0%13.0%    
Q4 2026 EPSReported 3.14 20.8% Higher NewGuidance: 2.6 for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted EPSReported 3.86 17.0% Higher NewGuidance: 3.3 for Q3 2026


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 5/20/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported3.80 Bil3.90 Bil 11.4% Higher NewGuidance: 3.50 Bil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Operating MarginReported37.5%39.0%  2.6%Higher NewGuidance: 36.4% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported48.0%49.0%  1.5%Higher NewGuidance: 47.5% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 EPSReported2.452.6 18.7% Higher NewGuidance: 2.19 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPSReported3.153.3 14.6% Higher NewGuidance: 2.88 for Q2 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported3.40 Bil3.50 Bil3.60 Bil12.9% Higher NewGuidance: 3.10 Bil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Operating MarginReported34.9%36.4%37.9% 5.4%Higher NewGuidance: 31.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported46.5%47.5%48.5% 4.0%Higher NewGuidance: 43.5% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 EPSReported2.042.192.3436.9% Higher NewGuidance: 1.6 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPSReported2.732.883.0325.8% Higher NewGuidance: 2.29 for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 11/25/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 RevenueReported 3.10 Bil 3.3% Higher NewGuidance: 3.00 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Operating MarginReported 31.0%  0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 30.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted Operating MarginReported 43.5%  0.0%Same NewGuidance: 43.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Tax RateReported 13.0%    
Q1 2026 EPSReported 1.6 4.6% Higher NewGuidance: 1.53 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPSReported 2.29 3.2% Higher NewGuidance: 2.22 for Q4 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 10/8/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Stata, Ray DirectSell10072026407.381,416576,85643,765,707Form
2Puccio, Richard C JRChief Financial OfficerDirectSell10072026421.081,500631,62020,918,149Form
3Stata, Ray DirectSell10072026420.041,416594,77545,719,964Form
4Jain, VivekChief Operations/Tech OfficerDirectSell10052026416.982,000833,96219,069,992Form
5Nakamura, KatsufumiChief Customer OfficerDirectSell10052026415.021,200498,0296,162,896Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Stata, Ray DirectSell10072026407.381,416576,85643,765,707Form
2Puccio, Richard C JRChief Financial OfficerDirectSell10072026421.081,500631,62020,918,149Form
3Stata, Ray DirectSell10072026420.041,416594,77545,719,964Form
4Jain, VivekChief Operations/Tech OfficerDirectSell10052026416.982,000833,96219,069,992Form
5Nakamura, KatsufumiChief Customer OfficerDirectSell10052026415.021,200498,0296,162,896Form
6Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell10052026396.9410,0003,969,40045,830,725Form
7Puccio, Richard C JRChief Financial OfficerDirectSell9232026382.191,500573,28519,559,481Form
8Stata, Ray DirectSell9102026363.791,416515,12540,112,419Form
9Stata, Ray DirectSell9102026362.851,416513,79140,522,345Form
10Puccio, Richard C JREVP and CFODirectSell9092026363.651,500545,47519,156,128Form
11Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell9022026356.3310,0003,563,30047,983,427Form
12Golz, Karen DirectSell8282026374.501,000374,5003,752,116Form
13Puccio, Richard C JREVP and CFODirectSell8272026374.562,6831,004,94420,292,678Form
14Stata, Ray DirectSell8062026378.561,416536,04042,813,167Form
15Stata, Ray DirectSell8062026377.371,416534,35743,213,139Form
16Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell8042026363.0010,0003,630,00049,926,249Form
17Golz, Karen DirectSell7142026389.831,000389,8304,295,537Form
18Stata, Ray DirectSell7092026384.721,416544,75944,599,036Form
19Stata, Ray DirectSell7092026377.011,416533,85244,239,988Form
20Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell7062026389.7510,0003,897,50053,605,387Form
21Golz, Karen DirectSell6152026411.951,000411,9504,951,227Form
22Stata, Ray DirectSell6122026398.111,416563,72247,279,028Form
23Stata, Ray DirectSell6112026400.831,432573,98248,169,224Form
24Cotter, MartinSVP, Vertical Business UnitsDirectSell6032026418.0017,5947,354,29223,546,728Form
25Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell6022026404.2510,0004,042,50055,599,686Form
26Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell5272026415.1330,00012,453,85557,095,893Form
27Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell5272026396.8230,00011,904,55154,577,553Form
28Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell5042026397.9110,0003,979,10074,623,196Form
29Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell4032026318.1410,0003,181,40053,392,124Form
30Stata, Ray DirectSell3122026318.623,125995,67838,508,027Form
31Stata, Ray DirectSell3122026320.183,1251,000,55339,697,146Form
32Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell3032026350.0010,0003,500,00054,490,962Form
33Sondel, MichaelCAO (principal acct. officer)DirectSell2262026361.024,1991,515,9265,321,357Form
34Stata, Ray DirectSell2062026321.483,1251,004,63338,801,655Form
35Stata, Ray DirectSell2062026317.303,125991,56839,288,621Form
36Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell2032026306.9210,0003,069,20047,783,903Form
37Nakamura, KatsufumiSVP, Chief Customer OfficerDirectSell1132026301.46500150,7323,831,529Form
38Cotter, MartinSVP, Vertical Business UnitsDirectSell1062026278.4410,0002,784,45013,828,604Form
39Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell1052026275.0710,0002,750,70042,825,225Form
40Cotter, MartinSVP, Vertical Business UnitsDirectSell12182025271.195,0001,355,95016,180,200Form
41Stata, Ray DirectSell12182025273.503,125854,69836,429,571Form
42Stata, Ray DirectSell12182025279.393,125873,10638,087,244Form
43Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell12152025282.4210,0002,824,20043,969,535Form
44Sondel, MichaelCAO (principal acct. officer)DirectSell12112025278.038,1692,271,2345,258,313Form
45Jain, VivekEVP, Global OperationsDirectSell12022025265.845,9141,572,13410,342,316Form
46Stata, Ray DirectSell11062025235.513,125735,96032,840,531Form
47Stata, Ray DirectSell11062025230.213,125719,39732,820,855Form
48Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell11042025234.9510,0002,349,50038,447,327Form
49Frank, Edward H DirectSell10072025242.741,000242,7401,242,344Form
50Stata, Ray DirectSell10032025242.333,125757,28935,306,893Form
51Stata, Ray DirectSell10032025240.953,125752,97835,858,881Form
52Roche, VincentChair & CEODirectSell10022025243.7110,0002,437,10034,148,270Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 8, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP$211.3 Mil11.3%65Hold13F
Oaktop Capital Management Ii, L.P.$148.3 Mil11.1%14Hold13F
Manchester Global Management (UK) Ltd$72.0 Mil9.6%23Hold13F
Central Securities Corp$111.3 Mil9.2%30Hold13F
Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl$216.3 Mil8.0%28TRIM -26.1%13F
Agave Capital Management Ltd$46.1 Mil7.4%8New13F
Varenne Capital Partners$25.9 Mil6.4%27ADD +8.4%13F
Palestra Capital Management LLC$155.6 Mil6.1%22New13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$29.8 Mil5.1%23ADD +38.8%13F
Dundas Partners LLP$63.2 Mil5.0%49Hold13F
Dudley & Shanley, Inc.$30.3 Mil5.0%38TRIM -23.9%13F
3G Capital Partners LP$12.7 Mil4.5%10New13F
Cartenna Capital, LP$92.3 Mil4.0%41New13F
Benchstone Capital Management LP$33.2 Mil3.9%38New13F
Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC$38.0 Mil3.8%35Hold13F
ThornTree Capital Partners LP$20.3 Mil3.6%16New13F
Albar Capital Partners LLP$20.9 Mil3.4%36ADD +119.4%13F
Cincinnati Specialty Underwriters Insurance CO$11.9 Mil2.9%46Hold13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$33.8 Mil2.4%49TRIM -19.9%13F
PineStone Asset Management Inc.$262.3 Mil1.8%44TRIM -6.8%13F
Castle Hook Partners LP$91.0 Mil1.8%44ADD +8750.7%13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$5.5 Mil1.4%45New13F
Science & Technology Partners, L.P.$5.1 Mil1.3%42New13F
FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd.$9.5 Mil1.3%31TRIM -48.5%13F
D1 Capital Partners L.P.$93.0 Mil0.8%44New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Palestra Capital Management LLC$155.6 Mil6.1%22New13F
D1 Capital Partners L.P.$93.0 Mil0.8%44New13F
Cartenna Capital, LP$92.3 Mil4.0%41New13F
Agave Capital Management Ltd$46.1 Mil7.4%8New13F
Benchstone Capital Management LP$33.2 Mil3.9%38New13F
ThornTree Capital Partners LP$20.3 Mil3.6%16New13F
3G Capital Partners LP$12.7 Mil4.5%10New13F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$5.5 Mil1.4%45New13F
Science & Technology Partners, L.P.$5.1 Mil1.3%42New13F
Castle Hook Partners LP$91.0 Mil1.8%44ADD +8750.7%13F
Albar Capital Partners LLP$20.9 Mil3.4%36ADD +119.4%13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$29.8 Mil5.1%23ADD +38.8%13F
Varenne Capital Partners$25.9 Mil6.4%27ADD +8.4%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
FengHe Fund Management Pte. Ltd.$9.5 Mil1.3%31TRIM -48.5%13F
Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl$216.3 Mil8.0%28TRIM -26.1%13F
Dudley & Shanley, Inc.$30.3 Mil5.0%38TRIM -23.9%13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$33.8 Mil2.4%49TRIM -19.9%13F
PineStone Asset Management Inc.$262.3 Mil1.8%44TRIM -6.8%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
PineStone Asset Management Inc.$262.3 Mil1.8%44TRIM -6.8%13F
Timucuan Asset Management Inc/Fl$216.3 Mil8.0%28TRIM -26.1%13F
Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP$211.3 Mil11.3%65Hold13F
Palestra Capital Management LLC$155.6 Mil6.1%22New13F
Oaktop Capital Management Ii, L.P.$148.3 Mil11.1%14Hold13F
Central Securities Corp$111.3 Mil9.2%30Hold13F
D1 Capital Partners L.P.$93.0 Mil0.8%44New13F
Cartenna Capital, LP$92.3 Mil4.0%41New13F
Castle Hook Partners LP$91.0 Mil1.8%44ADD +8750.7%13F
Manchester Global Management (UK) Ltd$72.0 Mil9.6%23Hold13F
Dundas Partners LLP$63.2 Mil5.0%49Hold13F
Agave Capital Management Ltd$46.1 Mil7.4%8New13F
Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC$38.0 Mil3.8%35Hold13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$33.8 Mil2.4%49TRIM -19.9%13F
Benchstone Capital Management LP$33.2 Mil3.9%38New13F
Dudley & Shanley, Inc.$30.3 Mil5.0%38TRIM -23.9%13F
Talos Eurisko Asset Management LP$29.8 Mil5.1%23ADD +38.8%13F
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ADI Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

High Conviction

CONVICTION RATIONALE

ADI's revenue growth is accelerating, driven by a structural AI-related expansion of its addressable market. Leading indicators like a book-to-bill ratio above 1 and lean channel inventories signal durable demand. With industry-leading margins guided to expand further to 52%, the company is capturing the value of this new growth cycle.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
Component Product Sales

Volume of ICs Sold x Average Selling Price (ASP) Favorable mix shift towards higher-performance, higher-margin solutions for complex, secular growth markets like AI data centers, automated test equipment, and advanced automotive systems.

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INVESTMENT THESIS
Is the AI-driven demand surge a structural supercycle?

Evidence suggests yes. ADI is capitalizing on a multi-year investment cycle in AI infrastructure, where its high-performance power and connectivity solutions are critical. The company's addressable market in data centers and energy has more than doubled.

Mechanism: Capturing share in an expanding market drives revenue growth, which accelerated to 39.6% YoY. Superior product performance supports industry-leading 65.8% gross margins and pricing power. Management is guiding for operating margins to expand to 52% in the next quarter, indicating significant operating leverage and earnings growth.
Supporting Evidence:
  • The 2030 data center and energy addressable market has more than doubled from a year ago.
  • Latest-quarter revenue growth accelerated to 39.6% year-over-year.
  • The book-to-bill ratio was above 1 as of the latest earnings call.
  • Channel inventory is below the company's 6- to 7-week target.
  • Guidance for next quarter's operating margin is 52%, a significant expansion.
PRIMARY RISK
Cyclical Peak vs. Structural Growth

The semiconductor industry is historically cyclical. After a 47% stock run-up, negative reactions to strong earnings suggest the market fears current record demand is a peak, not a new plateau. A broader economic slowdown could lead to rapid order cancellations and inventory corrections, as the company lacks long-term purchase commitments.

Mechanism: A book-to-bill ratio falling to 1.0 or below would signal that orders are no longer outpacing shipments.
Supporting Evidence:
  • The semiconductor market is cyclical, with periods of rapid demand change.
  • The stock reacted negatively (-2.0%) to the latest strong earnings report.
  • The company typically does not have long-term sales contracts with customers.
  • The stock has returned -13.0% over the last three months, underperforming the S&P 500.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Status Rationale
Revenue Growth by End Market (Industrial & Communications)40% year-over-year growth for total revenue in Q3 2026 - AcceleratingThe growth trajectory is accelerating, driven by broad-based demand. The Industrial segment grew 53% YoY and the Communications segment grew 84% YoY in the latest quarter, with management citing "robust AI and defense spending, cyclical momentum, and underlying secular content growth" as key drivers.
Non-GAAP Gross Margin72.5% non-GAAP gross margin in Q3 2026 - StableWhile the margin dipped slightly sequentially in Q3, it remains at an exceptionally high level. Second quarter gross margin was 73%, up 180 basis points sequentially, driven by favorable mix, higher utilization and pricing. The underlying trend remains strong despite the minor sequential dip.
Book-to-bill ratioAbove 1 (Q3 FY2026)A ratio above 1 indicates that more orders were received than were filled (billed), signaling strong near-term demand and potential for future revenue growth.
Channel InventoryBelow 6- to 7-week target (Q3 FY2026)Indicates that inventory held by third-party distributors is lean relative to the company's target range. This is a positive indicator, suggesting that future sales will be driven by end-customer demand rather than channel destocking.
Core Investment Debate

AI Supercycle vs. Classic Semi Cycle

BULL VIEW

Bulls see a structural shift. The AI buildout has doubled ADI's addressable market for data centers and energy. Lean channel inventories and a book-to-bill above 1 confirm demand is real and durable, not just a cyclical inventory build.

CORE TENSION

Can the doubling of the AI-related market offset the historical cyclicality that has caused recent stock underperformance despite strong results?


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
BULLISH

Current leading indicators—a book-to-bill above 1 and channel inventory below target—favor the bull view that the growth is fundamentally driven and not yet peaking.

BEAR VIEW

Bears see history repeating. The stock's negative reaction to record results signals peak sentiment. They believe the 'supercycle' narrative will break when broad industrial demand inevitably slows, exposing the business to a sharp, classic semiconductor downturn.

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
10/19/2026
Peer Earnings Signal
Watch: TXN's commentary on industrial and automotive end-market demand and inventory levels in the channel.
11/2/2026
ON Semiconductor Earnings Report
Watch: Peer ON Semiconductor is scheduled to report earnings.
11/4/2026
Microchip Technology Earnings Report
Watch: Peer Microchip Technology is scheduled to report earnings.
11/23/2026
Demand Deceleration Signal
Watch: Company's Q1 2027 guidance, particularly for the Industrial segment, and any change in commentary regarding customer inventory levels.
December 2026
Debt Maturity Event
Watch: Company has 900,000 of notes due in December 2026.
No set date
Geopolitical Trade Escalation
Watch: New U.S. government trade policies, tariffs, or export controls targeting the semiconductor industry or China.
No set date
Supply Chain Disruption
Watch: News reports of escalating geopolitical tensions related to Taiwan or operational issues reported by TSMC.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
2026-09-09
Alif Semiconductor Acquisition Announced
Details: The company announced it will acquire Alif Semiconductor to add an AI-native processing platform, accelerating its delivery of "Physical Intelligence" for real-world systems.
-0.5%
$363.20 -> $361.25
2026-08-19
Q3 Earnings and Guidance
Details: The company reported record Q3 revenue of $4.02 billion. At the same time, it issued higher guidance for Q4 revenue and EPS.
-1.7%
$375.49 -> $369.12
2026-06-09
Stock Performance Highlighted
Details:
-2.8%
$402.66 -> $391.48
2026-05-20
Empower Semiconductor Acquisition Announced
Details: The company announced an agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash to expand its position in AI data center power management.
-7.3%
$411.92 -> $382.00
2026-05-20
Q2 Earnings Report
Details: The company reported record fiscal second quarter revenue of $3.62 billion, with growth across all end markets. The stock reaction around the earnings call was -7.0%.
-7.3%
$411.92 -> $382.00
Risk Management
Position Sizing

4% - 6%

NORMAL POSITION

Sizing is volatility-based: ADI trades at roughly 37% annualized options-implied volatility versus about 13% for the S&P 500 (2.8x the market), around the 58th percentile of its own trailing year. A 4% - 6% position keeps a single-name swing of that size within a diversified portfolio's risk budget.

Diversification Alternatives
TXN - Texas Instruments
Scale and Broader Exposure

Offers greater scale with revenue 1.4 times ADI's and is investing more heavily in its own manufacturing capacity, potentially offering greater supply security for large-volume customers.

Core Thesis: A bet on broad industrial and automotive semiconductor demand, benefiting from on-shoring incentives and massive capacity expansion.
NXPI - NXP Semiconductors
Automotive Focus

Provides more concentrated exposure to the automotive market, a key secular growth driver, and competes closely with ADI in industrial applications.

Core Thesis: A play on increasing semiconductor content per vehicle, driven by electrification and autonomous systems.
How Is The Market Pricing ADI?

A critical arms dealer for the AI and electrification megatrends, providing the high-performance analog 'nervous system' for an increasingly intelligent and power-hungry world.

Analog Devices provides the essential, high-performance chips that translate real-world signals into digital data for processing. The company is a key beneficiary of the AI infrastructure build-out, where power constraints are the main bottleneck; ADI's 'grid-to-chip' solutions for energy management and high-speed connectivity are critical. This AI-driven demand, combined with secular growth in automotive and industrial automation, has propelled the company to record results. Its diversified model provides resilience, while its deep technical moat allows it to capture a premium for its innovation.

What will confirm the thesis

Sustained double-digit growth in the data center and industrial end markets, announcements of major design wins in next-generation automotive platforms, and continued gross margin expansion.

What will damage the thesis

A significant slowdown in cloud/AI capital expenditures, loss of market share to a competitor in a key technology area like power management, or a sharp cyclical downturn in the broader semiconductor market.

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Short-term fluctuations in the consumer electronics market, which represents a smaller portion of revenue and is more susceptible to cyclicality.

Repricing Catalyst

The market's recognition of ADI's pivotal role in the power-constrained AI ecosystem, which management stated in an August 2026 earnings call has more than doubled its 2030 addressable market for data center and energy compared to just a year ago.

What ADI Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on fiscal year 2025 filings (the latest reported segment data)
Single Segment
$11.0B TTM (100% of Total)
What It Is

Sells a broad portfolio of over 75,000 SKUs of high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing ICs to OEMs and their subsystem suppliers across four major end markets: Industrial (45% of FY25 revenue), Automotive (30%), Consumer (13%), and Communications (13%).

Who Pays & How

OEMs and electronic subsystem manufacturers across diverse industries write the checks. They select ADI's components for their superior performance and reliability, which are critical for applications like factory automation, electric vehicles, 5G infrastructure, and high-end consumer devices, enabling customers to differentiate their own products.

Unit sales of semiconductor components, with prices reflecting the performance and innovation embedded in the products.
Competition
Texas Instruments (TXN), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and ON Semiconductor (ON) are named as peers.
Competitors may have more advantageous supply or development relationships with customers or suppliers, and some are supported by government efforts to create indigenous semiconductor industries.
The company's moat is its technical innovation emphasizing product performance and reliability, deep application domain expertise, long product life cycles creating high switching costs, and strong customer service and technical support.
ADI Evolution: Price Return by Era
Through FY2023 · Industrial-Centric Foundation
+25%
The company's revenue was heavily weighted towards the Industrial market, which accounted for 53% of total revenue in fiscal 2023, establishing a base of long-lifecycle, high-margin business.
FY2024 - Present · Diversification and AI Acceleration
+127%
This period is marked by significant growth in the Automotive market, which increased its revenue share from 24% to 30% by fiscal 2025. Concurrently, the company emerged as a key beneficiary of the AI boom, with its data center and automated test equipment (ATE) businesses experiencing accelerated growth and becoming primary drivers of performance.
Market Is In Wait-and-See Mode
Price structure is neutral. The price is in a holding pattern with no clear directional commitment from the moving average stack. Relative to SPY: Mildly outperforming the market and improving; positive 'relative strength' trend building. Volume and momentum show mild positive lean. The accumulation signals present but not yet dominant. Earnings history is mildly cautionary. The reaction or drift are negative, and the market is beginning to push back on the thesis.
① Structure
0
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
+1
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
-1
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
0 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Consolidating · - ▾
2 Momentum Mixed ▾
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Mild Outperformance ▾
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Mild Accumulation ▾
5 Volatility Normal ▾
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Flat ▾
7 Earnings Reaction History Consistent Pressure ▾
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars ▾
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/7/2026