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Semiconductor Stocks

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AI accelerators, memory, foundries, chip equipment, analog, auto chips, and advanced packaging across the semiconductor value chain. The universe is dominated by AI Accelerators (52%) and Semicap Equipment (8%), outperforming SPY by 94.5 percentage points YTD.

YTD Return

+103.1%

+94.5 pts vs SPY

32 of 44 beat SPY

1-Month Return

+12.9%

+12.4 pts vs SPY

Universe Size

44 Stocks

Curated theme basket

Market Cap

$15.58T

Total capitalization

Theme Performance

Semiconductor Stocks Performance vs SPY and QQQ

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Theme Composition

Semiconductor Stocks Breakdown

Categories reflect each company's primary theme role. Some companies may have exposure to multiple segments.

Theme Overview

Semiconductor Stocks Overview

A summary of how the theme breaks down across business segments and where concentration risk lives.

Selected Stocks

35

in theme

Total Market Cap

$12.06T

combined

Highly Concentrated

The top 2 segments (AI Accelerators & Semicap Equipment & Memory & Specialty & Other segments) represent 78.0% of this theme by market cap.

Top Semiconductor Stocks Stocks

Top Semiconductor Stocks Stocks by Segment, Performance, and Valuation

NVDA logo

NVDA

NVIDIA Corporation

#1
Price$205.15
Mkt Cap-
YTD+8.6%
Rev G70.7%
AVGO logo

AVGO

Broadcom Inc.

#2
Price$382.07
Mkt Cap-
YTD+9.9%
Rev G36.3%
MU logo

MU

Micron Technology, Inc.

#3
Price$981.61
Mkt Cap-
YTD+211.2%
Rev G85.5%
AMD logo

AMD

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

#4
Price$511.57
Mkt Cap-
YTD+128.9%
Rev G35%
INTC logo

INTC

Intel Corporation

#5
Price$124.57
Mkt Cap-
YTD+216.3%
Rev G1.4%
LRCX logo

LRCX

Lam Research Corporation

#6
Price$366.81
Mkt Cap-
YTD+98.2%
Rev G26.5%
AMAT logo

AMAT

Applied Materials, Inc.

#7
Price$567.25
Mkt Cap-
YTD+111%
Rev G3.3%
KLAC logo

KLAC

KLA Corporation

#8
Price$254.54
Mkt Cap-
YTD+99.7%
Rev G13.4%
TXN logo

TXN

Texas Instruments Incorporated

#9
Price$301.12
Mkt Cap-
YTD+69.6%
Rev G14.9%
MRVL logo

MRVL

Marvell Technology, Inc.

#10
Price$279.70
Mkt Cap-
YTD+212.9%
Rev G34.1%

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Daily Intelligence

Yesterday in Semiconductor Stocks

Key headlines and stock-level catalysts from the last trading session.

Last session recap is current.

End-of-day analysis published after market close. Next update after Jun 15, 2026 market close.

Session Brief

Jun 12, 2026
BULLISH

AI demand fuels chip makers—ASML’s lithography tech remains critical, while AMD and Nvidia ride AI‑CPU and GPU surges. Micron rebounds on memory‑chip orders; Intel’s national‑security pivot adds upside potential. Broadcom’s earnings volatility and ARM’s agentic‑AI rally show sector divergence.

Key Drivers

Stock-Level Catalysts

Sentiment reflects catalyst narrative, not price direction - a stock can close lower while the fundamental driver is bullish.

ADI logoADI logo
ADIMIXED

Analog Devices, Inc.

+1.37%

last session


Analysts rate ADI as a buy, citing strong earnings and potential growth in its communications segment, while recent...

AMD logoAMD logo
AMDBEARISH

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

+4.73%

last session


AMD’s shares plunged Thursday after earnings missed forecasts, citing weaker-than-expected revenue and slowing dema...

AVGO logoAVGO logo
AVGOMIXED

Broadcom Inc.

-0.91%

last session


AVGO is reacting to a sharp earnings miss that triggered a sell‑off, but analysts now see upside from a new $X targ...

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INTCBULLISH

Intel Corporation

+6.51%

last session


Intel's stock surges after Bank of America’s rare double upgrade and a renewed focus on its national security role,...

MRVL logoMRVL logo
MRVLBULLISH

Marvell Technology, Inc.

-0.36%

last session


Marvell’s recent S&P 500 inclusion, appointment of Adobe exec Dan Durn as CFO, and analyst focus on AI‑chip demand...

Updated after market close

Jun 12, 2026

Valuation Pulse

Are Semiconductor Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

DCF valuations and Wall Street ratings across the theme.

Data as of Jun 12, 2026 (EOD)

35 stocks in theme - 2 with full coverage

DCF Valuation

(Intrinsic Value)
Median Upside +687%
Limited DCF coverage for this theme - fewer than 5 stocks have a DCF model available.

2

of 35

covered

Undervalued
1(50%)
Fair Value
0(0%)
Overvalued
1(50%)

Top DCF Upside (Undervalued Only)

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Wall Street Consensus

(Price Targets)
Median Target Upside -5%

35

of 35

covered

Buy / Strong Buy
31(89%)
Hold
4(11%)
Sell / Strong Sell
0(0%)

Coverage Snapshot

Consensus is based on 35 stocks with analyst price targets. DCF analysis is based on 2 stocks with intrinsic value estimates.

Valuation Distribution

(35 covered stocks)

Theme Valuation Score

3.0

Fair

Scale: 1 (Cheap) to 5 (Expensive)

1

Bargain

6 stocks (17%)

>= +30%

2

Cheap

2 stocks (6%)

+10% to +30%

3

Fair

18 stocks (51%)

-10% to +10%

4

Expensive

5 stocks (14%)

-25% to -10%

5

Very Expensive

4 stocks (11%)

<= -25%

Valuation score blends Wall Street target upside at 65% weight and DCF upside at 35% weight when both are available; single-source covered stocks use the available signal. Higher score means more expensive.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming Earnings in Semiconductor Theme

Companies reporting in the next 30 days. Earnings dates and estimates can change as reports approach.

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CompanyReportsTimingEst. EPSEst. Revenue
MU logoMUMicron Technology, Inc.Wed, Jun 24Unconfirmed$19.62 est.$34.26B est.

Estimates are based on available consensus data. BMO = Before Market Open, AMC = After Market Close.

Research & Methodology

How to evaluate Semiconductor Stocks

Methodology, investment thesis, and key risks for this theme.

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How we evaluate these stocks

Our methodology

We compare chip companies by where they sit in the cycle and how directly they benefit from AI, cloud, auto, industrial, and device demand. Quality depends on margins, design wins, pricing power, and balance-sheet strength.

  • AI accelerator and networking exposure
  • Gross margin and operating leverage
  • Foundry, memory, equipment, and analog cycle position
  • Customer concentration and export-control exposure
  • Valuation against revenue growth and earnings quality
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Investment thesis

Why this theme exists

Semiconductors are the physical layer of modern computing. AI, cloud infrastructure, vehicles, industrial automation, and connected devices all increase the need for advanced chips and manufacturing capacity.

  • AI capex is raising demand for accelerators and networking
  • Memory and equipment can benefit as demand spreads
  • Foundries gain from advanced-node complexity
  • Auto and industrial chips support longer-cycle demand
  • Best operators can expand margins through scale
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Key risks

What could go wrong

Chip stocks are structurally important but still cyclical. Inventory corrections, capex pauses, export controls, and customer concentration can pressure even strong companies.

  • Inventory corrections after demand overbuilds
  • Export controls and geopolitical restrictions
  • Hyperscaler capex pauses or order timing shifts
  • Margin pressure from pricing or utilization declines
  • Peak multiples during peak growth phases
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions investors have about the Semiconductor Stocks theme.

01What are semiconductor stocks?

Semiconductor stocks are companies involved in designing, manufacturing, testing, packaging, or supplying equipment, IP, and materials for computer chips. The group includes AI accelerator leaders, foundries, memory suppliers, analog chipmakers, and semicap equipment companies.

02Is this different from the AI stocks theme?

Yes. AI stocks include software, cloud, and adoption beneficiaries. Semiconductor stocks focus specifically on the chip value chain.

03Which semiconductor metrics matter most?

Gross margin, revenue growth, operating margin, free cash flow, P/E or P/S, and recent returns are useful starting points. Equipment companies also require attention to orders and fab capex, while memory names are more sensitive to pricing cycles.

04Are semiconductor stocks cyclical?

Yes. Even high-quality chip companies can be affected by inventory cycles, pricing pressure, capex pauses, and end-market slowdowns. The long-term demand story does not remove short-cycle risk.

05Why are foundry and equipment stocks important?

Foundries and equipment suppliers show where future chip capacity is being built. If AI demand is real but fab spending or equipment orders weaken, investors should ask whether growth expectations are too aggressive.

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