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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 (53%) and Semicap Equipment (8%), outperforming SPY by 70.1 percentage points YTD.

YTD Return

+79.6%

+70.1 pts vs SPY

29 of 44 beat SPY

1-Month Return

-6.0%

-7.1 pts vs SPY

Universe Size

44 Stocks

Curated theme basket

Market Cap

$14.82T

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

$11.42T

combined

Highly Concentrated

The top 2 segments (AI Accelerators & Semicap Equipment & Memory & Specialty & Other segments) represent 78.5% 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$196.93
Mkt Cap-
YTD+4.3%
Rev G70.7%
AVGO logo

AVGO

Broadcom Inc.

#2
Price$370.78
Mkt Cap-
YTD+6.7%
Rev G36.3%
MU logo

MU

Micron Technology, Inc.

#3
Price$938.38
Mkt Cap-
YTD+197.5%
Rev G167%
AMD logo

AMD

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

#4
Price$516.11
Mkt Cap-
YTD+131%
Rev G35%
INTC logo

INTC

Intel Corporation

#5
Price$110.39
Mkt Cap-
YTD+180.3%
Rev G1.4%
AMAT logo

AMAT

Applied Materials, Inc.

#6
Price$554.50
Mkt Cap-
YTD+106.2%
Rev G3.3%
LRCX logo

LRCX

Lam Research Corporation

#7
Price$326.13
Mkt Cap-
YTD+76.2%
Rev G26.5%
KLAC logo

KLAC

KLA Corporation

#8
Price$216.47
Mkt Cap-
YTD+69.8%
Rev G13.4%
TXN logo

TXN

Texas Instruments Incorporated

#9
Price$293.30
Mkt Cap-
YTD+65.2%
Rev G14.9%
MRVL logo

MRVL

Marvell Technology, Inc.

#10
Price$230.70
Mkt Cap-
YTD+158.1%
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 Jul 8, 2026 market close.

Session Brief

Jul 7, 2026
NEUTRAL

The latest EOD theme brief is not available yet. The most recent stock-level drivers are shown below.

Key Drivers

Stock-Level Catalysts

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

AMAT logoAMAT logo
AMATNEUTRAL

Applied Materials, Inc.

-6.46%

last session


Fresh EOD news and price action made this stock a theme driver.

AMD logoAMD logo
AMDNEUTRAL

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

-6.51%

last session


Fresh EOD news and price action made this stock a theme driver.

INTC logoINTC logo
INTCNEUTRAL

Intel Corporation

-9.66%

last session


Fresh EOD news and price action made this stock a theme driver.

MU logoMU logo
MUNEUTRAL

Micron Technology, Inc.

-4.71%

last session


Fresh EOD news and price action made this stock a theme driver.

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ADIMIXED

Analog Devices, Inc.

-2.52%

last session


Analog Devices is being driven today by strong analyst support—new strong‑buy ratings and income‑stock status—along...

Updated after market close

Jul 7, 2026

Valuation Pulse

Are Semiconductor Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

DCF valuations and Wall Street ratings across the theme.

Data as of Jul 8, 2026 (EOD)

35 stocks in theme - 32 with full coverage

DCF Valuation

(Intrinsic Value)
Median Upside -35%

32

of 35

covered

Undervalued
3(9%)
Fair Value
10(31%)
Overvalued
19(59%)

Wall Street Consensus

(Price Targets)
Median Target Upside +15%

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 32 stocks with intrinsic value estimates.

Valuation Distribution

(35 covered stocks)

Theme Valuation Score

2.8

Fair

Scale: 1 (Cheap) to 5 (Expensive)

1

Bargain

5 stocks (14%)

>= +30%

2

Cheap

8 stocks (23%)

+10% to +30%

3

Fair

13 stocks (37%)

-10% to +10%

4

Expensive

7 stocks (20%)

-25% to -10%

5

Very Expensive

2 stocks (6%)

<= -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
INTC logoINTCIntel CorporationThu, Jul 23Unconfirmed$0.21 est.$14.34B est.
AMKR logoAMKRAmkor Technology, Inc.Mon, Jul 27Unconfirmed$0.47 est.$1.81B est.
UCTT logoUCTTUltra Clean Holdings, Inc.Mon, Jul 27Unconfirmed$0.53 est.$587M est.
TXN logoTXNTexas Instruments IncorporatedTue, Jul 28Unconfirmed$1.90 est.$5.2B est.
LRCX logoLRCXLam Research CorporationWed, Jul 29Unconfirmed$1.65 est.$6.62B est.
QCOM logoQCOMQUALCOMM IncorporatedWed, Jul 29Unconfirmed$2.23 est.$9.66B est.
ENTG logoENTGEntegris, Inc.Wed, Jul 29Unconfirmed$0.81 est.$833M est.
FORM logoFORMFormFactor, Inc.Wed, Jul 29Unconfirmed$0.61 est.$240M est.

and 19 more in the next 30 days.

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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