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Analog Devices, Inc.

Technology · Semiconductors

$361.35

Up+$3.26 (+0.90%)

Updated Sep 16, 2026, 2:51 PM

SID Score

6.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

52/100

Neutral

Market cap
174.21B
P/E ratio
64.26
Dividend yield
1.10%
52-week range
$270.14 – $445.91
Volume
2.4M
Avg. volume
4.09M

Price performance

ADI price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

ADI closed at $361.35 after 20 trading sessions, down 4.06% for the selected period.

Last close
$361.35
Period change
-4.06%
Period low
$354.52
Period high
$378.78
Daily close
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ADI OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 15, 2026$362.48$366.87$359.4516$361.352.4M
Sep 14, 2026$363.96$366.255$359.3325$361.024.73M
Sep 11, 2026$365.335$380.36$365.335$378.782.89M
Sep 10, 2026$356.95$363.36$356.122$361.252.97M
Sep 9, 2026$359.37$366.9699$359.37$365.072.36M
Sep 8, 2026$364.89$366.362$360.39$363.203.14M
Sep 4, 2026$359.835$364.99$358.99$362.253.56M
Sep 3, 2026$350.42$357.2699$348.00$356.503.78M
Sep 2, 2026$355.635$360.77$352.03$355.713.34M
Sep 1, 2026$356.33$356.44$348.66$354.523.57M
Aug 31, 2026$364.88$366.72$361.93$362.142.75M
Aug 28, 2026$374.14$374.14$359.54$361.783.35M
Aug 27, 2026$374.50$376.88$368.03$374.523.9M
Aug 26, 2026$374.87$377.49$370.74$371.802.18M
Aug 25, 2026$376.24$377.48$367.29$373.663.74M
Aug 24, 2026$372.72$373.00$362.35$371.174.76M
Aug 21, 2026$374.72$378.64$371.46$373.095.46M
Aug 20, 2026$376.915$384.95$369.64$370.243.5M
Aug 19, 2026$378.55$383.40$369.73$373.266.31M
Aug 18, 2026$381.361$385.90$370.23$376.635.78M

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ADI research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Analog Devices is a leading analog, mixed-signal, and digital-signal processing chipmaker. The firm has a significant market share lead in converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers; more than half of its chip sales are to industrial and automotive end markets. ADI's chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Buy
Average target
$286.38
Implied upside
Analysts
24
ADI recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Sep 8, 2026TD CowenBuy
Aug 24, 2026BairdOutperform
Aug 21, 2026BMO CapitalOutperform
Aug 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweight
Aug 20, 2026BernsteinOutperform
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News briefing

Generated Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

Why Is ADI Moving Sideways Today?

Analog Devices posted a modest gain of $0.33 (0.09%) today despite a flurry of positive strategic announcements, suggesting the market may already be pricing in these developments or awaiting more concrete financial impacts. The semiconductor company is bolstering its AI and edge computing capabilities through multiple initiatives, though near-term revenue translation remains uncertain.

    Bottom line: ADI is making strong strategic moves to capture AI-driven growth opportunities, particularly through the Alif Semiconductor acquisition and communication segment expansion, but today's muted price action suggests investors want to see tangible execution and earnings impact before celebrating. Watch for Q2-Q3 guidance updates on AI segment contributions and integration progress on the Alif deal as key catalysts for the stock's next move.

    Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026

    Cadence Tensilica IP Powers Analog Devices’ Next-Generation DSP Architecture

    SAN JOSE, Calif., September 15, 2026--Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that its Tensilica IP Group and Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) worked together to develop the latest generation of SHARC® automotive audio processors, further strengthening ADI’s industry-leading position in premium in-vehicle audio solutions. The joint effort brings Cadence’s highly optimized Tensilica DSP architecture into the next-generation ADSP product family from ADI, enabling richer audio experiences, enhanced voice

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    Analog Devices Stock Performance

    Analog Devices shares closed at $361.35, posting a modest daily gain of 0.30% but reflecting broader weakness over intermediate timeframes. Per SID market data, ADI has declined 7.2% over the past month and 15.49% over the trailing three-month period, indicating sustained selling pressure. On a twelve-month basis, the stock has gained 27.51%, demonstrating longer-term strength despite the recent pullback. Technically, ADI trades below its 50-day moving average of $374.56, representing a discount of approximately 3.5%, while hovering just above its 200-day moving average of $360.69. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 41.8, approaching oversold territory but not yet signaling extreme conditions. According to Massive/Polygon data, average daily volume sits at approximately 4.09 million shares. The stock carries a beta of 1.031, indicating volatility roughly in line with the broader market. Analog Devices maintains a market capitalization of approximately $174.2 billion.

    Analog Devices Valuation Analysis

    Analog Devices commands a premium valuation within the semiconductor sector, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 64.26, per SID market data. This elevated multiple reflects the company's positioning in high-growth analog and mixed-signal end markets, though it suggests significant earnings growth expectations are already embedded in the share price. The PEG ratio stands at 3.24, indicating the stock trades at a substantial premium relative to its projected earnings growth rate. According to SEC filings, the price-to-book ratio sits at 5.15, consistent with asset-light semiconductor business models but notable among analog peers. ADI offers a dividend yield of 1.11%, providing a modest income component for shareholders. The company's Technology sector classification places it among peers where premium valuations are common, yet ADI's multiples remain elevated even within this cohort. The current valuation profile suggests the market is pricing in a meaningful earnings recovery cycle ahead.

    Smart Money Activity for ADI

    Analog Devices presents a mixed institutional picture, with an overall smart money score of 51 out of 100, registering a neutral signal per SID market data. The institutional ownership component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, reflecting strong conviction from large asset managers and mutual funds. However, insider activity tells a contrasting story, scoring just 2.9 out of 25. According to SEC Form 4 filings, there have been 20 insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero insider purchases recorded during the period. This unanimous selling pattern among corporate insiders warrants attention. Dark pool activity scores 12.0 out of 25, suggesting moderate but not outsized off-exchange institutional interest. Congressional trading activity registers at 11.2 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, indicating limited notable positioning by members of Congress. The divergence between robust institutional ownership and persistent insider selling creates a nuanced picture for investors evaluating smart money positioning in ADI shares.

    Analog Devices Earnings Outlook

    Analog Devices has demonstrated a consistent pattern of exceeding analyst expectations across its recent reporting quarters. According to company earnings reports, ADI posted earnings per share of $3.45 in its most recent quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.34 by $0.11. The prior quarter delivered EPS of $3.09 against estimates of $2.90, representing a $0.19 positive surprise. The quarter before that saw actual EPS of $2.46 versus the $2.31 estimate, a $0.15 beat. This trajectory reveals sequential earnings acceleration from $2.46 to $3.09 to $3.45, reflecting a recovery in analog semiconductor demand. Per analyst estimates, the upcoming quarter carries a consensus EPS expectation of $2.89, with results expected on May 21, 2026. The sequential earnings growth pattern, combined with three consecutive beats, suggests strengthening fundamentals across ADI's industrial, automotive, and communications end markets during the current cycle.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for ADI

    Wall Street consensus on Analog Devices remains firmly bullish, with recent analyst actions uniformly reflecting positive sentiment. Per SID consensus data, Bernstein upgraded ADI to Outperform from Market Perform on August 20, 2026, representing the most notable change in coverage direction. On the same date, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating, while BMO Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform designation on August 21, 2026. Baird reiterated its Outperform rating on August 24, and TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on September 8, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Notably, all five recent analyst actions carry positive or strongly positive ratings, with no Hold or Sell recommendations among the group. The absence of any downgrades or neutral initiations during a period when ADI shares declined 15.49% over three months suggests analysts view the pullback as a buying opportunity rather than a fundamental deterioration. The consensus tilt remains decisively favorable across major sell-side institutions covering the stock.