Microchip Technology (MCHP)

NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-07-07

$84.15-3.93%

Close 2026-07-07 · 1-day change

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The thesis

The standing, falsifiable read: what has to stay true, and what would break it.

Compounder

The bull case

Microchip grows revenue to about $1.46 billion in Q4 2026. Gross margin stays above 60%. Profit margin is guided near 34%. The company controls capital spending below $100 million in 2026.

The bear case

The recent sharp selloff shows risk. High valuation with a PE near 72 times pressures upside. Growth could slow below the 27% analysts expect. Capital spending discipline is mixed.

What's priced in

The price is about 18% above our fair value near $72 and well below the Street median near $120. The market expects about 27% revenue growth, which is aggressive given recent volatility and mixed capital allocation signals.

What has to stay true

Capital expenditures remain below $100 million in FY 2026Under Pressure
Capital Allocationsupporting<= $100 million · 2026-12-31 (guidance)
Breaks if: Capex exceeds $100 million in FY 2026
Are they delivering?Mixed this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Capex to remain below $100 million in FY 2026Capital allocation
  Maintain capital expenditures below $100 million for fiscal year 2026 to ensure disciplined capital allocation.
  Mixed
  Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Capex is expected to remain at or below $100 million for FY 2026. The company has consistently reiterated this target, indicating disciplined capital allocation.
Gross margin stays above 60%Intact
Marginprimary>=62.75% · 2026-06-30 (guidance)
Breaks if: Gross margin falls below 60%
Are they delivering?On Track this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Maintain gross margin above 60%Cost
  Continue to focus on maintaining a gross margin above 60% through disciplined execution and operational leverage.
  On Track
  Stated in 5 of last 5 quarters. Gross profit was 61.0% in 2026-Q1, maintaining the target above 60%. The company has consistently achieved this margin, indicating delivering on this priority.
Operating margin near 33.75%Intact
Marginsupporting~33.75% · 2026-06-30 (guidance)
Breaks if: Operating margin falls below 30%
Are they delivering?On Track this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Maintain gross margin above 60%Cost
  Continue to focus on maintaining a gross margin above 60% through disciplined execution and operational leverage.
  On Track
  Stated in 5 of last 5 quarters. Gross profit was 61.0% in 2026-Q1, maintaining the target above 60%. The company has consistently achieved this margin, indicating delivering on this priority.
Revenue reaches about $1.46 billion in fiscal Q4 2026Broken
Revenue Growthprimary~$1.46B · 2026-06-30 (guidance)
Breaks if: Revenue falls below $1.31 billion in Q4 2026
Are they delivering?On Track this quarter· 1 tracked commitment
- Revenue growth to $1.455 billion in 2026-Q4Growth
  Aim to achieve revenue growth to $1.455 billion in 2026-Q4, reflecting strong demand and improved market conditions.
  On Track
  Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Revenue reached $1.311 billion in 2026-Q1, with guidance for 2026-Q4 between $1.442 billion and $1.469 billion. The trajectory shows delivering on growth targets.

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