Analog Devices Option Alert: Jan 16 $260 Calls at the Bid: 350 vs 893 OI; Earnings 2/19 Before Open 

Analog Devices Option Alert: Jan 16 $260 Calls at the Bid: 350 @ $19.2 vs 893 OI; Earnings 2/19 Before Open Ref=$239.28

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) Stock

Analog Devices

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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Shares of Analog Devices (ADI) may be about to make a sizeable move. Some traders are on the sidelines waiting to see which way it will be.

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Trading in Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) is flat Thursday. This follows yesterday&#8217;s gain of over 21% which was driven by an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/25/02/43855595/analog-devices-posts-q4-beat-industry-shows-early-signs-cyclical-recovery-analysts">earnings release</a>.
It isn't a surprise the rally stalled out where it did. Stocks frequently hit resistance at price levels that had been resistance before. That's the case with Analog and the $242 level.
Good traders can recognize which price levels are important in markets. They know that when a stock reaches one of these levels, the tendency is for them to either reverse, break out, or break down. These are called support and resistance levels.
Back in May when ADI reached $242, the sellers came out of the woodwork. They overpowered the buyers and pushed the price lower.
When this happened, many of the traders and investors who bought shares around $242 came to believe their decision to buy was a mistake. Some of them decided to sell their shares, but they didn't want to lose money.
As a result, they made the decision to hold onto their shares and eventually sell if they can get out at breakeven. So, when the stock returned to $242.00 in July they placed sell orders. This large concentration of these orders created resistance at the same price that had been resistance before.
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Now that the price has returned to this level, a similar dynamic is occurring. People who bought shares around $242 in July are placing sell orders so they can finally exit the position at breakeven. Buyer remorse has once again caused resistance to form at a price that had previously been resistance.
When stocks reach important resistance levels, they tend not to stay at them for an extended period of time. They tend to either reverse and sell off, or break out and move higher.
This is why Analog is on the radar screen of many traders as a possible idea.
If the resistance breaks and the shares move higher, this will mean that the sellers have left the market. They have finished or canceled.&nbsp; This could be a setup for another bullish move.
If buyers enter the market, they may have a tough time finding someone to buy shares from. They may need to push the price higher to draw sellers back into the market. This could force an uptrend to form.
If the resistance doesn't break, sellers may fear missing out and reduce the prices they are willing to sell for. If they start to undercut each other this could force a downtrend to form.
Important price levels are like a fork in the road. When stocks reach them, they tend to go one way or another. Some savvy traders are waiting to see which way Analog Devices will trend before they take positions.
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Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer reiterates Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $245 to $270.

Oppenheimer Reiterates Outperform on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $270

Truist Securities analyst William Stein maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $230 to $248.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $248

Shares of Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) were rising in early trading on Thursday, after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43813234/fiverr-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-projects-strong-2025-growth-ai-innovation-expands">upbeat fiscal first-quarter results</a>.
Here are some key analyst takeaways.
<ul>
<li>Oppenheimer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58b6cbc3b85e9300014425be/rick-schafer">analyst Rick Schafer</a> maintained an Outperform rating, while raising the price target from $245 to $270.</li>
<li>JPMorgan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f1c1bdefacff0001706787/harlan-sur">analyst Harlan Sur</a> reiterated an Overweight rating, while lifting the price target from $280 to $300.</li>
<li>Benchmark <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/60216a57879cba00010f246b/david-williams">analyst David Williams</a> reaffirmed a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $245 to $275.</li>
<li>Needham <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5e21cde3430dee0001c717dd/quinn-bolton">analyst Quinn Bolton</a> maintained a Hold rating on the stock.</li>
</ul>
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Oppenheimer: Analog Devices reported its fiscal first-quarter sales 3% above consensus and earnings 6% higher, Schafer said in a note. While Industrial led the outperformance, all verticals improved during the quarter, he added.
The company's sales and earnings growth guidance for the fiscal second quarter at 2% and 1%, respectively, beating than consensus, the analyst stated. "ADI a prime beneficiary of cyclical rebound in core auto/industrial," he further wrote.
JPMorgan: Analog Devices delivered revenues, earnings and operating margins better that the midpoint of the guidance range, Sur said. Management's April quarter outlook was strong, he added.
The company announced a dividend hike of 8% as well as an authorization for another $10 billion in share repurchases, "reflecting the continued gradual improvement of the business," the analyst stated. "Signs are emerging that we are at a cyclical inflection point," he further wrote.
Benchmark: Analog Devices reported revenues of $2.43 billion, beating consensus of $2.36 billion, while earnings of $1.63 per share came in higher than expectations of $1.54 per share, Williams said. The outperformance was driven by better gross and operating margins "on the improved revenue leverage," he added.
The broad market indicates the onset of a cyclical recovery, "boosting confidence to begin shipping to end demand," the analyst stated. "China continues to be the primary growth driver in automotive and partially drove the better-than-expected results," he further wrote.
Needham: Management indicated that inventory levels had normalized across "channels, geographies, and end markets," Bolton said. The company is expected to begin shipping in-line with consumption in the fiscal second quarter, he added.
The company is likely to generate revenue growth of 9% in fiscal 2025, the analyst stated. Management projected "strength in both key end markets of Industrial and Automotive," he further wrote.
Price Action: Shares of Analog Devices had risen by 0.93% to $243.91 at the time of publication on Thursday.
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JP Morgan analyst Harlan Sur maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $280 to $300.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $300

Wells Fargo analyst Joe Quatrochi maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $220 to $240.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $240

Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $248 to $250.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $250

Benchmark analyst David Williams maintains Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $245 to $275.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Analog Devices, Raises Price Target to $275

Needham analyst Quinn Bolton reiterates Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) from Hold to Hold.

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U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging higher on Wednesday.
The Dow traded down 0.39% to 44,382.16 while the NASDAQ rose 0.04% to 20,049.09. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.03% to 6,131.45.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Health care shares jumped by 0.7% on Wednesday.
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Top Headline
Analog Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) reported better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results on Wednesday.
The company's revenue declined 4% year-on-year to $2.42 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.36 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.63 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.54.
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<li>Shares of Compass, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>)got a boost, surging 24% to $9.92 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates</li>
<li>Sintx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SINT#NASDAQ">SINT</a>) shares were also up, gaining 58% to $4.45 after the company announced the Issuance of U.S. patent No. 12,239,761 by the United States Patent and trademark office.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKLA#NASDAQ">NKLA</a>) shares dropped 41% to $0.4538 after the company announced comprehensive voluntary chapter 11 sale process.</li>
<li>Shares of Allurion Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NASDAQ">ALUR</a>) were down 32% to $3.79. Allurion announced plans to raise $6.1 million in offering and concurrent private placement of 900,000 at 5.23/share.</li>
<li>CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNSP#NASDAQ">CNSP</a>) was down, falling 35% to $0.0931 after the company announced a 1-for-50 reverse stock split.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.6% to $72.31 while gold traded down 0.4% at $2,937.10.
Silver traded down 0.9% to $33.065 on Wednesday, while copper fell 0.7% to $4.5580.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.91%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 1.80% and France's CAC 40 declined 1.17%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 1.63%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.62%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.27%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.93%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.14% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.04%.
Economics
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<li>Building permits rose by 0.1% to an annualized rate of 1.483 million in January.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 200 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and FY25 outlook. It also recommended <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43812509/garmin-q4-earnings-wearables-and-adventure-watches-drive-growth-raises-dividend-20-projects-68-billion-revenue-for-2025">20% dividend hike</a>.
Garmin reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 23% year-on-year to $1.82 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.70 billion. The GPS navigation and wearable technology company's proforma EPS of $2.41 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.03.
Garmin shares jumped 14.3% to $245.41 on Wednesday.
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<li>SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) gained 26.4% to $21.40 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance with its midpoint above estimates.</li>
<li>Compass, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COMP#NYSE">COMP</a>) surged 23.8% to $9.89 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) gained 22.6% to $71.75 after the company announced plans to introduce at-home lab testing through its platform. Also, Canaccord Genuity maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $38 to $68.</li>
<li>The Andersons, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANDE#NASDAQ">ANDE</a>) rose 21.1% to $49.38 after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Appian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APPN#NASDAQ">APPN</a>) gained 20.8% to $38.69 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenue.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) gained 15.5% to $64.47 on possible continued momentum from last week. Investors await an update from the company regarding its delayed filing.</li>
<li>Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) gained 14.4% to $33.46 after Scotiabank initiated coverage on the stock with a Sector Outperform rating and announced a $102 price target.</li>
<li>ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBRX#NASDAQ">IBRX</a>) rose 14.4% to $3.8350 after the company announced it received FDA authorization for an expanded access program offering alternative source of BCG for bladder cancer patients.</li>
<li>Penumbra, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEN#NYSE">PEN</a>) rose 13.2% to $306.92 after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) gained 8.8% to $37.97 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<li>Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>) gained 7.7% to $62.36 after the company announced the introduction of its Mplab AI coding assistant, which leverages the power of AI to assist software developers and engineers in writing and debugging code.</li>
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<li>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) rose 5.8% to $51.70 following upbeat earnings.</li>
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ADI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 22 uncommon options trades for Analog Devices.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 59% bullish and 31%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $124,355, and 19 are calls, for a total amount of $1,248,199.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $170.0 to $240.0 for Analog Devices over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Analog Devices stands at 468.47, with a total volume reaching 3,101.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Analog Devices, situated within the strike price corridor from $170.0 to $240.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Analog Devices 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739981745_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>ADI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$16.2</td>
<td>$16.47</td>
<td>$217.50</td>
<td>$164.7K</td>
<td align="right">325</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
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<td>ADI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$10.06</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$150.9K</td>
<td align="right">185</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
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<td>ADI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$25.7</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$25.4</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$127.0K</td>
<td align="right">818</td>
<td align="right">351</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td align="right">154</td>
<td align="right">163</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$107.4K</td>
<td align="right">618</td>
<td align="right">17</td>
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<h3>About Analog Devices</h3>
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, and more than half of its chip sales are made to industrial and automotive end markets. Analog Devices' chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment.
In light of the recent options history for Analog Devices, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Analog Devices Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,465,171, the price of ADI is up 6.16% at $233.78. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Analog Devices</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $245.0.
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On Wednesday, Analog Devices, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>)&nbsp;stock traded higher after the company reported&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43808786/analog-devices-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2025-financial-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal first-quarter&nbsp;results</a>.
The company&#8217;s revenue declined 4% year-on-year to $2.42 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.36 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.63 beat the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $1.54</a>.
Analog Devices&#8217;&nbsp;Industrial revenue declined&nbsp;by 10% Y/Y&nbsp;to $1.08 billion. Automotive&nbsp;revenue decreased 2%&nbsp;Y/Y&nbsp;to $732.51 million.
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Communications revenue declined by 4% to $289.86 million, and Consumer revenue increased by 19% to $322.90 million.
The adjusted gross margin declined by 20 bps to 68.8%. The adjusted operating margin fell by 150 bps to 40.5%.
Analog Devices held $2.72 billion in cash and equivalents as of Nov. 2, 2024, generating $1.05 billion in operating cash flow.
Dividend: The Analog Devices Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 99 cents per outstanding share of common stock, up by 8%.
CFO Richard Puccio noted that bookings continued to show gradual improvement during the first quarter, with strength in industrial and automotive positioning. This allowed Analog Devices to grow sequentially and year-over-year in its second fiscal quarter. He remains confident that fiscal 2025 represents a return to growth for Analog Devices.
Outlook: Analog Devices expects fiscal second-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.4 billion-$2.6 billion, versus the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus of $2.46 billion</a>. The company projects adjusted EPS of $1.58-$1.78, against the consensus of $1.66.
Analog Devices stock surged over 16% in the last 12 months.
Bank of America&#8217;s Vivek Arya cited the company&#8217;s differentiated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43112241/china-increasingly-a-risk-analyst-previews-semiconductor-stocks-ahead-of-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">precision analog portfolio</a> as support for a possible turnaround in the year&#8217;s second half.
Truist&#8217;s William Stein noted that Analog Devices is capitalizing on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42924091/nvidia-praised-for-ai-leadership-and-innovation-on-semiconductor-downgraded-on-weak-demand-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">sound organic investments</a> and creating a better future with M&amp;A, including accelerating sales growth and improving expense efficiencies.
Price Action: Analog Devices&#8217; stock traded higher by 4.95% at $231.12 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Analog Devices shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 EPS and revenues.

Analog Devices Sees Q2 Adj. EPS $1.58-$1.78 vs. $1.66 Est., Revenue $2.40B-$2.60B vs. $2.457B Est.

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.63 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.54 by 5.84 percent. This is a 5.78 percent decrease over earnings of $1.73 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.423 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.358 billion by 2.76 percent. This is a 3.58 percent decrease over sales of $2.513 billion the same period last year.

Analog Devices Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $1.63 Beats $1.54 Estimate, Sales $2.423B Beat $2.358B Estimate

U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday after scaling fresh records in Tuesday&#8217;s session. The futures of all four benchmark indices were trading lower in the premarket.
President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on auto imports, along with tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips.
The auto tariffs are expected to take effect by April 2, based on a report from his cabinet. Tariffs on pharmaceuticals and chips will also start at 25% or higher, with increases over the year. Trump did not specify a start date, allowing manufacturers time to establish U.S. factories to avoid the tariffs.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.56%, while the two-year yield was at 4.30%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were trading below the flatline on Wednesday. SPY fell 0.12% to $610.73, and QQQ dropped 0.093% to $538.87, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Energy, materials, and utilities sectors led the gains in U.S. stocks on Tuesday, propelling the S&amp;P 500 to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43806227/sp-500-settles-at-record-high-ahead-of-fed-minutes-investor-sentiment-improves-fear-greed-index-moves-to-neutral-zone"> record-high close</a>. Despite the overall positive trend, communication services and consumer discretionary sectors declined on Tuesday. 
The broader market awaited the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday and monitored other ongoing geopolitical developments.
Last week saw positive momentum across equity markets. The S&amp;P 500 was approximately up 1.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.6% last week.
In company news, Fluor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) shares plummeted over 8% after the company reported quarterly earnings and revenue below expectations. On the economic front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index exceeded forecasts, rising 18.3 points to +5.7 in February.
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Insights From Analysts
Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, pointed out that the S&amp;P 500 scaled its second all-time high of 2025 on Tuesday.
This was the 1,243rd record high over the 17,176 trading days since 1957 when the gauge increased to having 500 stocks.
Processing this data, Detrick highlighted that the S&amp;P 500 hits a new all-time high about once every three weeks.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">And with that we have the 2nd all-time high of 2025 for the S&amp;P 500. Since 1957 (when it become 500 stocks) this is 1,243 ATHs out of 17,176 trading days. In other words, a new ATH happens about once every 3 wks. New highs happen, congrats to the investors who remembered. <a href="https://t.co/D30va9bi5Y">pic.twitter.com/D30va9bi5Y</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1891961462475591906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He also addressed a very important question, "Should you buy when stocks are all-time highs?" in one of his X posts.
Detrick said, "Don&#8217;t be scared of new highs". He substantiated his claims by adding that the index is usually up 71% of the times, a year after scaling an all-time high.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Should you buy when stocks are all-time highs? That&#39;s a popular question we often get. My take is don&#39;t be scared of new highs, as the S&amp;P 500 is up a year later 71% of the time after an ATH and up a median of 8.3%. In other words, about normal returns. <a href="https://t.co/I01bT0Bgwg">pic.twitter.com/I01bT0Bgwg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1891968184590246018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Talking about the fresh record, Nathan Peterson, director of derivatives analysis at the <a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/stock-market-update-open">Schwab Center</a> for Financial Research said: &#8220;It seems that stocks can maintain a bullish bias provided the economic data and earnings growth estimates hold up and yields on the 10-year Treasury note remain below the mid-January high of 4.8%." 
According to economist Jeremy Siegel, despite the uncertainties, "The stock market continues to perform well, particularly in the tech sector, even as leadership has broadened beyond last year's AI-driven rally."
Professor of finance at the University of Pennsylvania, Siegel also added that "Tesla took a hit on competition from China's BYD, now the world's largest EV maker. Nvidia was hit after the DeepSeek news, but overall, the tech leaders have remained resilient."
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep On Wednesday:
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<li>On Wednesday, January&#8217;s housing starts and building permits data will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>January&#8217;s minutes of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting will be released at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Fed Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson will speak at 5:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) was up 0.58% in the premarket on Wednesday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.54 per share on revenue of $2.36 billion.</li>
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<li>Etsy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) advanced 1.24% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 93 cents per share on revenue of $862.82 million. before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) rose 0.99% ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 29 cents per share on revenue of $3.31 billion.</li>
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<li>Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHG#NYSE">PHG</a>) tumbled 11.69% after reporting downbeat results for its fourth quarter.</li>
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<li>Wix.Com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) jumped 6.68% after reporting earnings of $1.93 per share for the fourth quarter, which beat the analyst consensus. But its sales of $460.455 million missed the consensus of $461.748 million.</li>
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<li>Aptose Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTO#NASDAQ">APTO</a>) plunged 28.20% after it announced a 1-for-30 reverse share split approved by its board of directors. The consolidation will reduce outstanding common shares from 64,301,183 to approximately 2,143,372 shares.</li>
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<li>Crown Crafts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWS#NASDAQ">CRWS</a>) slumped 34.12%, continuing to fall after its third-quarter sales, profit and EPS declined.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.89% to hover around $72.47 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.30% to $2,944.20 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.10% at 107.157 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday. China's CSI 300, and South Korea's Kospi index rose. Whereas, Australia's ASX 200, India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell. European markets were mixed in trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing at a record high level during the session as investors monitored recent geopolitical developments and anticipated the release of the latest FOMC minutes on Wednesday.
Equity markets recorded gains last week, with the S&amp;P 500 gaining around 1.5% and the Dow rising 0.6%. The Nasdaq gained 2.6% during the week.
Shares of Fluor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) fell more than 8% on Tuesday after the company missed quarterly earnings and revenue estimates.
On the economic data front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index rose by 18.3 points to a reading of +5.7 in February, topping market estimates of -1.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with energy, materials, and utilities stocks recording gains on Tuesday. However, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 10 points to 44,556.34 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.24% to 6,129.58, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.07% at 20,041.26 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), Etsy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), and Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 48.9, the index moved to the &#8220;Neutral&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 44.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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S&P 500 Settles At Record High Ahead Of Fed Minutes: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), a global semiconductor leader, today announced that its Board of Directors voted to increase its quarterly dividend by 8% to $0.99 per outstanding share of common stock, marking twenty-one consecutive years of higher dividends. Additionally, the Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase an additional $10.0 billion of its common stock, bringing the total remaining share repurchase authorization to approximately $11.5 billion. Under the share repurchase program, the company may repurchase outstanding shares of its common stock from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. ADI management will determine the timing and number of shares to be repurchased.

Reported Earlier, ADI Announced An 8% Dividend Hike To $0.99 Per Share And A $10B Expansion Of The Share Buyback Program

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