Silicon Labs (SLAB)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$220.58-0.06%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · SLAB
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits well below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 119.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 19.0% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 100.5 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 71 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
SLAB — litigation filed
Dated 2026-05-26
Other Events. As previously announced, on February 4, 2026, Silicon Laboratories Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Silicon Labs ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as it may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “ Merger Agreement ”) with Texas Instruments Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (“ Texas Instruments ”), and Caldwell Merger Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned direct subsidiary of Texas Instruments (“ Merger Sub ”), pursuant to which Me…
Why it matters: Better margins mean lower costs. This is important for making money.
Supportive ifGross profit margin rose more than 2% compared to last year.
Worry ifGross profit margin rose less than 2% compared to last year.
Why it matters: The merger is important for Silicon Labs' growth and market position. If it succeeds, it could improve operations and reach more customers.
Supportive ifThe merger closes as planned in the first half of 2027 without regulatory delays.
Worry ifThe merger might face big regulatory problems or be delayed past 2027.
Why it matters: The merger could impact future growth. A negative outcome would be harmful.
Worry ifA good outcome or settlement in the merger court case.
Less concerning ifA bad ruling or setback in the merger court case.
Why it matters: Strong revenue growth shows that people still want Silicon Labs' products. This supports the management's growth plan.
Supportive ifQ2 revenue growth exceeds 20% year-over-year.
Worry ifQ2 revenue growth falls below 15% year-over-year.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$20 on $10,000 · ±0.2% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $258 loss on $10,000 · 2.6% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $1,784 loss on $10,000 · 17.8% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Better gross margins show improved cost control and pricing power. These are key for making money.
Supportive ifQ2 gross margin improves to 60% or higher.
Worry ifQ2 gross margin declines below 58%.
Why it matters: Approval is key for the merger to close. Delays could impact Silicon Labs' operations.
Watch forRegulators approve the merger. There are no problems.
Also watch forRegulators have big worries or deny the merger.
Why it matters: Ongoing lawsuits could slow down or make the merger with Texas Instruments harder.
Worry ifLawsuits end well and do not change the merger timeline.
Less concerning ifNew lawsuits or problems come up that could harm the merger.
Why it matters: Litigation may delay or complicate the merger with Texas Instruments. This affects future plans.
Worry ifA positive outcome in litigation will let the merger go ahead as planned.
Less concerning ifNegative news in litigation could slow down the merger.
Why it matters: Keeping design win momentum is important for future revenue growth. It shows that customers trust Silicon Labs' products.
Supportive ifQ2 reports record design wins, exceeding previous quarters.
Worry ifQ2 design wins decline compared to Q1.
Why it matters: A high book-to-bill ratio shows strong demand and future sales growth.
Supportive ifBook-to-bill ratio stays above 1.0 for two quarters in a row.
Worry ifBook-to-bill ratio drops below 1.0 for two quarters in a row.