Shares of Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ: SLAB) soared 6.34% on Tuesday, defying the company's disappointing third-quarter 2024 earnings report. While Silicon Labs reported a net loss of $28.5 million, or $0.88 per share, missing analyst estimates, the company's revenue of $166.4 million was in line with expectations, and its earnings per share beat forecasts by 12%.
Despite the mixed financial results, investors appeared to focus on the broader growth prospects and analyst optimism surrounding the semiconductor company. KeyBanc, for instance, lowered its price target on SLAB to $115 from $150 but maintained an "Overweight" rating, citing the company's strength in the Home & Life segment and potential recovery in the Industrial IoT business.
However, the company's path forward is not without challenges. Silicon Labs disclosed a new risk related to its credit agreement, raising concerns about potential financial constraints. Nevertheless, analysts remain bullish on the company's long-term prospects, with revenue forecasted to grow 31% annually over the next three years, outpacing the broader semiconductor industry's projected growth of 18%.
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