Natixis Advisors LLC Lowers Holdings in Microchip Technology Incorporated $MCHP

Natixis Advisors LLC lessened its stake in Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) by 52.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 591,066 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 641,952 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Microchip Technology were worth $37,663,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Microchip Technology during the fourth quarter valued at $664,564,000. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC raised its position in Microchip Technology by 25.7% in the third quarter. Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC now owns 11,048,057 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $709,506,000 after acquiring an additional 2,257,932 shares during the period. Holocene Advisors LP lifted its position in Microchip Technology by 77.0% during the third quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 4,709,538 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $302,447,000 after purchasing an additional 2,049,249 shares in the last quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Microchip Technology by 41.0% during the 2nd quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 6,203,762 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $436,559,000 after acquiring an additional 1,803,945 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of Microchip Technology by 18.8% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 11,419,944 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $733,389,000 after purchasing an additional 1,803,831 shares in the last quarter. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In other news, COO Richard J. Simoncic sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.44, for a total transaction of $467,200.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 135,508 shares in the company, valued at $12,661,867.52. This trade represents a 3.56% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO James Eric Bjornholt sold 3,667 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.87, for a total transaction of $333,220.29. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 28,573 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,596,428.51. This represents a 11.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 548,302 shares of company stock worth $49,186,035 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.94% of the company’s stock.

Microchip Technology Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of MCHP stock opened at $96.55 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 2.09. Microchip Technology Incorporated has a fifty-two week low of $48.52 and a fifty-two week high of $105.91. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $83.92 and its 200-day simple moving average is $73.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.34 billion, a PE ratio of 459.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.73.

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.26 billion. Microchip Technology had a net margin of 4.88% and a return on equity of 10.87%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 35.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.11 EPS. Microchip Technology has set its Q1 2027 guidance at 0.670-0.710 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Microchip Technology Incorporated will post 2.58 earnings per share for the current year.

Microchip Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be given a $0.455 dividend. This represents a $1.82 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 22nd. Microchip Technology’s dividend payout ratio is currently 866.67%.

Microchip Technology News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Microchip Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Microchip said its data center unit generated $302.7 million in 2025 and is expected to grow 65% in 2026, to nearly $500 million, reinforcing the market’s view that AI infrastructure demand could meaningfully boost revenue. Microchip Technology (MCHP) Soars 14% on Data Center Growth Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: The company also unveiled XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 retimers, which are designed to solve latency and signal-integrity problems in AI data centers and expand Microchip’s portfolio in high-growth infrastructure markets. XpressConnect PCIe 6.0 and CXL 3.1 Retimers Address Latency and Signal-Integrity Challenges in AI Data Centers
• Positive Sentiment: Microchip is also set to present at the 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference, giving management another chance to highlight the company’s growth strategy and AI/data-center momentum to investors. Microchip Technology to Present at the 2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker sentiment remains constructive, with Microchip carrying an average “Moderate Buy” rating, which supports the stock but does not add a new catalyst. Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s Bank of America conference transcript likely reinforces the same growth narrative, but no major new financial update was highlighted in the provided summary. Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Global Technology Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: After a sharp run-up, some valuation-focused commentary noted the stock was trading well above GF Value, which could temper enthusiasm if investors begin to worry about extended pricing. A Look at Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) After 5.9% Gain — GF Value $57.57 vs Price $96.96

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Susquehanna increased their target price on Microchip Technology from $95.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Mizuho lifted their price target on Microchip Technology from $83.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $90.00 target price on shares of Microchip Technology in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Argus raised Microchip Technology to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Microchip Technology from $75.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $97.52.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc is a semiconductor company headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, that designs, develops and supplies a broad portfolio of embedded control and analog semiconductors. Its product lineup centers on microcontrollers (including the well-known PIC family), digital signal controllers and associated development tools and software, along with a range of mixed-signal and analog devices, nonvolatile memory, power management, timing, interface, wireless and security products. The company also provides integrated hardware and software solutions intended to simplify embedded design and accelerate time to market for OEMs and contract manufacturers.

Microchip’s products are used across a wide range of end markets, including automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, communications, aerospace and defense, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.