Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Stock

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Silicon Motion stock traded weaker since my buy call in May, down 25%, but I see a turnaround moment ahead. Silicon Motion Technology, a leader in NAND flash controllers, faces near-term market weakness but is poised for a 2025 rebound, especially in QLC NAND. The anticipated recovery in smartphone and PC markets, plus new product ramps like MonTitan and PCIe 5 controller, should support share gain for Silicon Motion.

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

Silicon Motion (SIMO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

The Q3 FY2024 report was a letdown, and the stock may have further to drop, but a bottom could be on the horizon. Quarterly results are in a slump and likely to stay that way into early 2025, but the second half could be better with new products from Silicon Motion Technology. FY2025 could be a year of expansion even with a slow start in Q1, but it will require some clarification on the political front to really know what to expect.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call October 31, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Sepenzis - Senior Director of IR & Strategy Wallace Kou - President & Chief Executive Officer Jason Tsai - Interim Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mehdi Hosseini - Susquehanna Financial Group Craig Ellis - B. Riley Securities Suji Desilva - ROTH Capital Matt Bryson - Wedbush Securities Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by.

SIMO reports solid third-quarter 2024 results, driven by healthy demand trends.

Business Highlights Third quarter of 2024 sales increased 1% Q/Q and increased 23% Y/Y SSD controller sales: 3Q of 2024 were flat Q/Q and increased 20% to 25% Y/Y eMMC+UFS controller sales: 3Q of 2024 increased 0% to 5% Q/Q and increased 40% to 45% Y/Y SSD solutions sales: 3Q of 2024 increased 5% to 10% Q/Q and increased 5% to 10% Y/Y Financial Highlights   3Q 2024 GAAP 3Q 2024 Non-GAAP • Net sales $212.4 million (+1% Q/Q, +23% Y/Y) $212.4 million (+1% Q/Q, +23% Y/Y) • Gross margin 46.7% 46.8% • Operating margin 11.5% 16.1% • Earnings per diluted ADS $0.62 $0.92 TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion,” the “Company” or “we”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Silicon Motion (SIMO) reachead $57 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -0.26% change compared to its last close.