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STMicroelectronics will thrive with AI and EV demand driving steady revenue growth

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cjimiNot Invested
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Published

February 16 2025

Updated

February 17 2025

Catalysts

  • EV and renewable energy demand (SiC chips)
  • Growth in AI, IoT, and automation
  • Government incentives for chip production

Assumptions

  • Revenue Projection (5 Years)
    • Estimate: ~$22-25 billion by 2029
    • Reasoning:
      1. Current revenue: ~$17 billion
      2. Annual growth rate: ~5-6% CAGR (historical + industry trend)
      3. Growth drivers:
        • Electric Vehicles (EVs) → SiC demand surging
        • IoT & AI expansion → Increased adoption in smart devices
        • Automotive & industrial electronics → Rising semiconductor integration
        • China market expansion → Key growth opportunity
  • Where do you think earnings will be in 5 years time? and why?

Earnings Projection (5 Years)

  • Estimate: ~$3.5-4.5 billion by 2029
  • Reasoning:
    1. Current earnings: ~$2 billion
    2. Profit margin expansion (currently ~11.7%, could reach 15-18%)
    3. Cost efficiencies: Advanced manufacturing in Italy + supply chain optimization
    4. Higher-margin products: AI chips, SiC, custom automotive semiconductors

Conclusion: Revenue growth moderate but steady, while earnings can scale faster due to cost optimizations and product mix shift.

Risks

  • Declining profit margins (cost pressure)
  • Supply chain risks in semiconductor industry
  • Rising competition from ON Semiconductor & Asian manufacturers

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