← Analyst Upside
AU · rank #3 · 2026-05-18
SIMO
NASDAQ · $9.19B
verdict · CAUTION
Why this pick · factor scores
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 3.024 |
| EPS revisions (30d) Net up-revisions in consensus EPS over the past month. | +277.62% |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 5 |
| Insider signal (90d) $0 across 0 unique buyers. | -0.126 |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $237.50 | -8.7% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | +18.61% |
| Analyst rating 1 = Strong Buy, 5 = Strong Sell. | 4.33 |
| Gross margin TTM | +48.1% |
| 52w high | $273.90 |
| Market cap | $9.19B |
AI research card
Independent qualitative review before order placement.
Summary
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) is a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices used in data centers, PCs, smartphones, and industrial applications.
Rationale
Positive EPS revisions and strong momentum acceleration suggest improving analyst sentiment and potential for upward price movement, despite a currently negative analyst upside percentage.
Material risks
- 1Significant customer concentration and the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, particularly NAND flash demand, could lead to revenue volatility and margin pressure.
- 2Geopolitical tensions, especially between Taiwan and China, pose a substantial risk to SIMO's international operations and supply chain, given its significant presence in the region.
Verdict reasoning
While recent earnings and AI-driven demand are positive, the negative analyst upside and inherent industry/geopolitical risks warrant careful consideration.