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On Thursday, Benchmark analysts raised Analog Devices (ADI, Financial) share price target to $275 while maintaining a "Buy" rating after the company released results that exceeded Q1 FY2025 forecasts. During its most recent earnings report, Analog Devices generated an EPS of $1.63 and sales totaling $2.42 billion, which surpassed analysts' estimates by $60 million. The Consumer segment revenues declined after two strong quarters, yet ADI sustained growth across almost all of its B2B business markets. Analog Devices continues to show powerful financial results through its $122 billion market worth and $4.1 billion EBITDA, indicating long-term market demand stability.
Eleven analysts confirmed ADI's financial projection this year to reach 7-10% growth as the company continues to reinforce gross and operating margins through high leveraging potential. ADI had a successful dividend policy since 1999, its debt usage was stable, and the record high trading price in the previous year. In reaction to the need for consistent operations, ADI has become beneficial in comparison to its competitors on account of their declining market demand from the automotive and industrial sectors as ADI is experiencing positive trends in its product distribution.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.