Forward EPS model: Starting from trailing EPS of $10.36 (Price $591 ÷ PE 57x), applying a weighted average earnings growth of +45% for 2026 and +23% for 2027 across top holdings (MU, AMD, MRVL, NVDA, AVGO, INTC weighted by fund allocation), yielding a 2027E EPS of $18.55. Applying a fair forward PE of 30x (semiconductor historical mid-cycle 28–35x, plus 3x AI structural premium, minus hype compression vs. today's 57x). Base price: $556. Adding $1.60 annual dividend and a 16% sector sentiment premium for a confirmed AI infrastructure cycle. Cross-checked against a 5.0x forward P/S multiple on 2027E revenues (+25% growth), yielding ~$545. Blended fair value: $640 by EOY 2027.
iShares Trust - iShares Semiconductor ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across information technology, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment sectors. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. It seeks to track the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares Semiconductor ETF was formed on July 10, 2001 and is domiciled in the United States.