Can SIMO break above its 52-week high at $137.94 to reach $145?
$Silicon Motion Technology(SIMO)$
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (SIMO) Jumps +7.41%: NAND Controller Leader Nears 52-Week High, $145 Target in Sight
Latest Close Data
Closed at $137.55 on Feb 10, up +7.41% ($9.49). Price is just $0.39 shy of its 52-week high of $137.94.
Core Market Drivers
Strong momentum driven by optimism in the NAND flash memory market recovery and sustained demand for storage controllers in AI/data center applications. The stock continues to attract significant institutional interest.
Technical Analysis
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Volume of 1.07M shares (Volume Ratio 0.99) confirms solid participation.
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MACD (6.36/6.07) shows a bullish expansion with the histogram turning positive.
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RSI-6 at 87.3 signals overbought conditions, suggesting near-term consolidation risk but confirming strong upward momentum.
Key Price Levels
* Primary Support: $127.93 (today's low).
* Strong Resistance: $137.94 (52-week high).
* Immediate Pivot: $137.55 (today's close). A decisive break above $138 opens the path to new highs.
Valuation Perspective
Forward P/E of 24.99 is above its historical average of 21.94, reflecting premium pricing for growth in the recovering semiconductor cycle.
Analyst Targets
Covered by 11 analysts: 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 1 Hold. Average price target is $145.78 (approx. +6% upside), with a high of $180.
Weekly Outlook
Expect consolidation near the $138 resistance after the strong run. A successful breakout could target the $145-$150 range. Failure to hold above $130 may trigger a pullback towards $125 support.
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