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U.S. Semiconductors Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies131
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M-3.9%
  • 1Y62.1%
  • YTD-2.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Semiconductors industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by a pullback from NVIDIA of 2.6%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 62%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 25% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Semiconductors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$8.8tUS$682.0bUS$203.4b39.4x43x12.8x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$9.2tUS$642.6bUS$176.9b42.2x52.3x14.4x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$8.8tUS$640.8bUS$176.4b35.8x49.8x13.7x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$8.8tUS$631.0bUS$166.0b36.1x52.8x13.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$8.8tUS$599.6bUS$158.5b40.3x55.5x14.7x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$8.1tUS$597.4bUS$136.9b34.8x59.4x13.6x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$7.6tUS$573.3bUS$118.6b30.1x64.2x13.3x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$7.6tUS$566.4bUS$118.3b31.1x64x13.4x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$6.6tUS$563.8bUS$116.8b26.8x56.6x11.7x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$6.2tUS$541.4bUS$108.9b23.5x56.8x11.4x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$5.0tUS$537.4bUS$108.9b23x45.9x9.3x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$5.4tUS$536.2bUS$108.3b28.1x49.6x10x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$5.8tUS$513.9bUS$94.9b31.4x61.2x11.3x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$6.3tUS$513.5bUS$96.7b31.2x64.9x12.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$6.0tUS$505.1bUS$93.4b30.2x64.4x11.9x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$6.2tUS$489.1bUS$101.3b31x61.7x12.8x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$5.8tUS$489.3bUS$101.8b28.8x57.4x11.9x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$6.0tUS$466.0bUS$94.2b28.9x63.5x12.8x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$5.8tUS$467.9bUS$96.6b27.8x59.8x12.3x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$6.5tUS$464.9bUS$94.3b30.2x68.8x14x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$5.1tUS$444.9bUS$83.4b29.5x61x11.4x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$4.8tUS$447.5bUS$81.6b28.8x59x10.8x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$4.8tUS$446.3bUS$78.2b29.5x61.6x10.8x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$4.2tUS$429.5bUS$71.3b29x58.7x9.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$3.5tUS$433.3bUS$69.5b26.2x49.8x8x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$3.2tUS$432.3bUS$70.4b24.8x45.5x7.4x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$2.8tUS$424.5bUS$63.9b21x43.4x6.5x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$2.9tUS$428.2bUS$65.8b24.7x44.7x6.9x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$3.0tUS$427.7bUS$68.4b25.8x43.6x7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$3.1tUS$429.2bUS$67.3b23.5x46.5x7.3x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$3.0tUS$434.1bUS$71.9b23.6x41.1x6.8x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$2.5tUS$434.7bUS$70.4b21.1x35.8x5.8x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$2.4tUS$443.8bUS$85.6b18.6x27.7x5.3x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$2.3tUS$447.3bUS$90.2b17.8x25.1x5.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: US$2.3tTotal Earnings: US$90.2bTotal Revenue: US$447.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Semiconductors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 53.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Semiconductor industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 43.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 53.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 10.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 12.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Semiconductor industry have grown 31% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 15% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Tech industry?

US Market-2.17%
Tech-0.39%
Semiconductors-2.50%
Semiconductors-1.18%
Semiconductor Equipment-13.19%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Semiconductors industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 58.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 25.3%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 9.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Semiconductor Equipment industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 29.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Semiconductors industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 9.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Semiconductor Equipment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 18% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
AVGO BroadcomUS$345.758.4%
+US$127.5b		87.4%PE65.6x
MRVL Marvell TechnologyUS$92.6514.6%
+US$10.3b		41.1%PE30.2x
AMD Advanced Micro DevicesUS$202.682.0%
+US$6.6b		109.7%PE77.4x
NVDA NVIDIAUS$182.650.09%
+US$4.1b		70.7%PE37x
CRDO Credo Technology Group HoldingUS$115.981.5%
+US$760.7m		194.0%PE63x

Latest News

MOBX
US$1.04
Mobix Labs
7D
487.6%
1Y
3.0%
MRVL
US$89.57
Marvell Technology
7D
10.8%
1Y
36.4%

MRVL: AI Data Center Interconnect Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have nudged our Marvell Technology fair value estimate higher to $118.93. This move is supported by Street price target increases across firms citing stronger data center momentum in custom compute, optics, and switching, as well as improved multi year visibility from the latest Q4 beat and raised outlook.
NVDA
US$177.82
NVIDIA
7D
-2.6%
1Y
66.2%

NVDA: AI Data Center Visibility And China Controls Will Shape Leadership

Our analyst price target for Nvidia edges higher from $173.50 to $181.39 as analysts highlight the company's AI data center leadership, a reacceleration in data center revenue, and extended visibility into 2027. At the same time, we modestly adjust revenue growth and P/E assumptions alongside a slightly higher discount rate.
AVGO
US$330.48
Broadcom
7D
3.7%
1Y
79.2%
ARM
US$114.38
Arm Holdings
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-1.7%

ARM: Physical AI And Data Center CPUs Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their average price target for Arm higher to $148.09 from $147.83, reflecting slightly faster assumed revenue growth and AI driven CPU demand in data centers, partially tempered by more conservative profit margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Arm shows a split between analysts who see more upside tied to AI CPU demand and those who are tightening assumptions around growth, margins and valuation multiples.
PRSO
US$2.04
Peraso
7D
139.2%
1Y
162.4%
INTT
US$13.24
inTEST
7D
8.5%
1Y
78.4%

INTT: Raised Outlook Into 2026 Will Support Repriced Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target on inTEST to $19 from $12, citing recent Q4 outperformance, "solid" guidance into 2026, and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to inTEST's recent Q4 performance and the company's guidance into 2026 as key reasons for lifting their valuation ranges.
TXN
US$193.23
Texas Instruments
7D
-7.9%
1Y
3.6%
QUIK
US$8.71
QuickLogic
7D
7.9%
1Y
48.4%

QUIK: Radiation Hardened Revenue Expectations Will Test Execution And Current Pricing

Analysts have lifted their QuickLogic fair value estimate from $5.95 to $8.00, citing recent price target increases to $11 and research that highlights strong Q4 results, FY26 guidance, and opportunities in higher margin, longer duration radiation-hardened business. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights optimism around QuickLogic's Q4 results, FY26 guidance, and potential in higher margin, longer duration radiation hardened business that some analysts believe could reach hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue over time.
HIMX
US$7.40
Himax Technologies
7D
1.2%
1Y
-14.1%

HIMX: AR And Silicon Photonics Progress Will Support Post Downgrade Upside

Analysts have reaffirmed their price target on Himax Technologies at $8.54 in this latest update, incorporating recent research that includes a downgrade at a major firm and a reassessment of assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research, including a downgrade at Morgan Stanley, gives a mixed read on Himax Technologies.
LRCX
US$199.33
Lam Research
7D
-13.7%
1Y
170.1%

LRCX: Future DRAM WFE Cycle May Drive Multi Year Upswing

The analyst price target for Lam Research has been raised by $10 to $254, as analysts point to higher wafer fab equipment growth forecasts, strong demand for DRAM memory spending, and broad Street support including Lam's addition to BofA's "US 1 List". Analyst Commentary Recent research is broadly constructive on Lam Research, with a series of higher price targets and fresh initiations pointing to confidence in the company’s position in wafer fab equipment and memory exposure.
MU
US$370.30
Micron Technology
7D
-10.3%
1Y
325.2%
KLAC
US$1,344.55
KLA
7D
-12.4%
1Y
98.2%

KLAC: AI And DRAM Spending Upswing Will Challenge Lofty P/E Premium

The analyst price target for KLA has inched higher to $1,336 from $1,332, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term revenue growth, a marginally higher profit margin profile and a small adjustment lower in the discount rate, while keeping future P/E expectations broadly similar. Analyst Commentary Across recent research, most commentary on KLA has centered on higher price targets, upbeat views on wafer fab equipment spending and interest in the upcoming investor day, where some analysts expect long term financial targets to be outlined.
AMAT
US$324.74
Applied Materials
7D
-12.7%
1Y
116.5%

AMAT: Wafer Equipment Upswing And Services Mix Will Support Future Upside

Our fair value estimate for Applied Materials has been raised from $420.71 to $470.00 as analysts lift long term wafer fab equipment growth expectations and highlight the stock as a top pick in semiconductor production equipment. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Applied Materials has been heavily skewed toward positive revisions, with a broad group of bullish analysts lifting price targets and, in several cases, upgrading their ratings.
DVLT
US$0.69
Datavault AI
7D
1.8%
1Y
-4.2%
ADI
US$315.81
Analog Devices
7D
-10.4%
1Y
46.0%