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Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the analog semiconductors stocks, including Himax (NASDAQ:HIMX) and its peers.
Demand for analog chips is generally linked to the overall level of economic growth, as analog chips serve as the building blocks of most electronic goods and equipment. Unlike digital chip designers, analog chip makers tend to produce the majority of their own chips, as analog chip production does not require expensive leading edge nodes. Less dependent on major secular growth drivers, analog product cycles are much longer, often 5-7 years.
The 14 analog semiconductors stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was above.
Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 6.3% since the latest earnings results.
Best Q4: Himax (NASDAQ:HIMX)
Taiwan-based Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) is a leading manufacturer of display driver chips and timing controllers used in TVs, laptops, and mobile phones.
Himax reported revenues of $237.2 million, up 4.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 7.3%. Overall, it was an incredible quarter for the company with a significant improvement in its inventory levels and an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.
“In 2024, our sales revenues in each quarter consistently outperformed guidance. We have consistently demonstrated our ability to handle most of rush orders, underscoring our agility, adaptability, strong capabilities in inventory management, and swift market responsiveness,” said Mr. Jordan Wu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Himax.
The stock is down 5.5% since reporting and currently trades at $8.62.
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Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN)
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas since the 1950s, Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) is the world’s largest producer of analog semiconductors.
Texas Instruments reported revenues of $4.01 billion, down 1.7% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3.3%. The business had a very strong quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates.
Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 6.7% since reporting. It currently trades at $187.21.
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