PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings in shares of Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI – Free Report) by 8.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 95,519 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 7,207 shares during the period. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Analog Devices were worth $37,937,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of ADI. Riverbend Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Analog Devices by 2.2% during the 1st quarter. Riverbend Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,245 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $396,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares during the period. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Analog Devices by 1.5% in the first quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 1,805 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $574,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares during the period. Silicon Valley Capital Partners increased its stake in Analog Devices by 4.2% in the first quarter. Silicon Valley Capital Partners now owns 672 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $214,000 after purchasing an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Analog Devices by 12.0% during the first quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 281 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $90,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Analog Devices by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. 1620 Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 671 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $182,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 86.81% of the company’s stock.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, Director Ray Stata sold 1,416 shares of Analog Devices stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $377.37, for a total transaction of $534,355.92. Following the transaction, the director owned 114,511 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,213,016.07. The trade was a 1.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Martin Cotter sold 17,594 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $418.00, for a total value of $7,354,292.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 56,332 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,546,776. This trade represents a 23.80% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 105,274 shares of company stock valued at $42,247,986. 0.36% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Analog Devices Stock Down 0.1%
Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 20th. The semiconductor company reported $3.09 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.89 by $0.20. Analog Devices had a net margin of 26.01% and a return on equity of 14.37%. The company had revenue of $3.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.51 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.85 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 37.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analog Devices has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 3.150-3.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Analog Devices, Inc. will post 12.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Analog Devices Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 2nd were issued a dividend of $1.10 per share. This represents a $4.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 2nd. Analog Devices’s payout ratio is currently 65.38%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently commented on ADI shares. TD Cowen raised their target price on Analog Devices from $450.00 to $460.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Citigroup upped their price target on Analog Devices from $400.00 to $460.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on Analog Devices from $365.00 to $450.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on Analog Devices from $450.00 to $498.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Analog Devices from $470.00 to $515.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $441.00.
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Key Headlines Impacting Analog Devices
Here are the key news stories impacting Analog Devices this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Broad strength across semiconductor stocks, fueled by renewed artificial-intelligence enthusiasm, strong memory demand and anticipation of additional chip-industry earnings, provides a supportive environment for ADI. Semiconductor Rally Powers S&P 500 to Fresh Record High
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism remains a key support. ADI recently exceeded earnings and revenue estimates, posting $3.09 in EPS and $3.62 billion in revenue, while its latest quarterly revenue increased 37.2% year over year. Estimate revisions and the company’s history of earnings beats could keep investor attention focused on its next report. Analog Devices Could Be 16% Undervalued After Fresh Earnings Optimism
- Neutral Sentiment: ADI director Ray Stata sold 1,416 shares for approximately $534,000, reducing his direct ownership by 1.22%. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which limits its value as a signal about the company’s outlook. SEC Form 4: Ray Stata Transaction
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Vincent Roche recently sold 10,000 shares for $3.63 million, cutting his direct ownership by 6.78%. Although the sale also occurred under a 10b5-1 plan and does not necessarily indicate weakening confidence, repeated insider selling can create near-term investor caution. SEC Form 4: Vincent Roche Transaction
Analog Devices Profile
Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: ADI) is a multinational semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits. Founded in 1965 by Ray Stata and Matthew Lorber, the company has grown into a leading supplier of components that convert, condition and process real-world signals for electronic systems. Analog Devices is headquartered in Massachusetts and serves customers around the world across multiple end markets.
The company’s product lineup includes data converters (ADCs and DACs), amplifiers, power management ICs, radio-frequency (RF) and microwave components, sensors and MEMS devices, signal chain and isolation products, timing and clocking solutions, and embedded processors and software for system-level design.
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