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MCHP Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Microchip Technology · Technology · Semiconductors
MCHP live signal snapshot
MCHP last traded at $62.13, up 2.98% on the session, trading 41.3% below its 52-week high of $105.91 and 28.1% above its 52-week low of $48.52. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates MCHP a SELL, at 82% model confidence. Short-term momentum is deteriorating: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked downward and price is holding below the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $60.28 (-3.0% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, MCHP reads 35.3, drifting toward the 30 line that marks oversold conditions. Its MACD line is below its signal line with a negative histogram (-1.89) — downward momentum is accelerating. Its 50-day average ($74.17) remains 6.6% below the 200-day ($79.40), the pattern chartists call a death cross.
The average 12-month target from 25 Wall Street analysts is $86.48 (range $62.00–$120.00) — 39.2% upside from where MCHP trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 21 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 0 Sell/Strong Sell (and 5 Hold).
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) is a semiconductors company in the technology sector, headquartered in Chandler, AZ, United States. Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It has a market value of about $33.8 billion and roughly 17,900 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.85, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
MCHP performance vs. the market
MCHP is down 2.5% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 12.1%, roughly in line with the S&P 500. The last month (−16.2%) continues the three-month decline (−20.0%).
| Period | MCHP | Sector (XLK) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −16.2% | −11.2% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −20.0% | −8.6% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | −2.5% | +21.1% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +12.1% | +18.0% | +11.5% |
Microchip Technology financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Microchip Technology reported revenue of $1.6 billion and net income of $374 million (a 23.0% net margin). Revenue was up 42.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.7 on trailing earnings of $1.33 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.5 billion, and total debt equals 84% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $1.6B | $374M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $1.5B | $202M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $1.3B | $116M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.2B | $35M |
MCHP vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest technology peers, MCHP's −2.5% year-to-date return beats 1 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Micron Technology (MU, +184.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microchip Technology (MCHP) | $62.13 | −2.5% | 46.7 | SELL |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $173.73 | −6.8% | 22.0 | SELL |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) | $413.35 | +36.0% | 26.8 | HOLD |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $345.22 | −0.3% | 44.1 | HOLD |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $811.30 | +184.3% | 10.9 | HOLD |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | $552.90 | +158.2% | 118.1 | BUY |
MCHP stock: common questions
What is the MCHP stock price target?
25 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $86.48, in a range of $62.00–$120.00, versus a recent price of $62.13. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $60.28 over the next month.
Is MCHP a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates MCHP a SELL at 82% confidence. Among analysts, 21 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 5 Hold and 0 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has MCHP stock performed this year?
MCHP is down 2.5% so far in 2026, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the technology sector fund XLK (+21.1%). On a one-year view it is up 12.1%, roughly in line with the S&P 500. The last month (−16.2%) continues the three-month decline (−20.0%).
What is MCHP's 52-week high and low?
MCHP has traded between $48.52 and $105.91 over the past 52 weeks; at $62.13 it is 41.3% below its 52-week high of $105.91 and 28.1% above its 52-week low of $48.52.
What sector is MCHP in, and who are its peers?
MCHP is in the technology sector (semiconductors). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include NVIDIA (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), Micron Technology (MU).
How accurate is the MCHP forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines MCHP's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.