STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) Stock

STMicroelectronics

A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.

Alibaba's Philosophy

News

Intraday Update

Markets

Movers

Trading Ideas

BABA

FTAI

SHAK

Alibaba, Hasbro, Shake Shack, Bausch Health And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

Stmicroelectronics,Sign,On,Silicon,Valley,Office.,It,Is,A,French-italian

Equities

General

Shares of STMicroelectronics are rising as the company prepares to launch next-gen technologies for improving optical connections in data centers and AI clusters. 

What&#39;s Going On With STMicroelectronics Stock Today?

Netapp,Sign,,Logo,On,Headquarters,Building,Facade,Of,Software,Company

Upgrades

Pre-Market Outlook

Analyst Ratings

CRVO

GKOS

NTAP

This NetApp Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Wednesday

STMicroelectronics NV

Lido Staked Matic - United States Dollar

STARTMONDAY TECHNOLOGY CO by StartMonday Technology Corp.

StartMonday Technology Corp

STIMCELL ENERGETICS INC by Stimcell Energetics, Inc.

Stimcell Energetics Inc

STMICROELECTRONICS by STMicroelectronics N.V.

STAMPER OIL & GAS CORP by Stamper Oil & Gas Corp

Stamper Oil & Gas Corp

Stem Holdings Inc

STEMCELL HLDGS INC by Stemcell Hldgs Inc.

Stemcell Holdings Inc

SUMITOMO METAL MIN WT NEW by Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd

Stanmore Resources Ltd

StormX

SCOTTISH MTG INVT TR ORD by Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 1% on Thursday.
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported third-quarter financial results and beat its adjusted EPADS and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">revenue estimates</a>.
The Jack Ma co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 8% year-on-year to $38.38 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $38.19 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.66. Adjusted net income rose 7% Y/Y to $7 billion.
Alibaba Group shares jumped 9.5% to $137.77 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLF#NYSE">HLF</a>) shares jumped 42.5% to $8.01 after the company reported fourth-quarter EPS and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) gained 26.6% to $27.19 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MD#NYSE">MD</a>) rose 20.5% to $17.01 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) gained 13.8% to $143.11 after the company determined that allegations from recent short seller reports were without merit and said it expects to file its 10-K on time.</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) gained 13.4% to $69.36 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) rose 12.7% to $125.32 after the company reported quarterly EPS and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>) gained 10.7% to $7.21 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFC#NYSE">MFC</a>) rose 7.3% to $31.96 after the company announced a dividend raise and a reduction in its shares outstanding through a normal course issuer bid.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) gained 6.2% to $28.13. The company is preparing to launch its next-generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections within data centers and AI clusters.</li>
</ul>
Now Read This: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43851159/how-to-earn-500-a-month-from-newmont-stock-ahead-q4-earnings">How To Earn $500 A Month From Newmont Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings</a></li>
</ul>

Shares of semiconductor designing and manufacturing company STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>), are trading higher on Thursday.
The company is preparing to launch its next-generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections within <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43841623/stmicroelectronics-to-enable-higher-performance-cloud-optical-interconnect-in-datacenters-and-ai-c" rel="noreferrer noopener">data centers and AI clusters.</a>
As the demand for AI computing grows, issues related to performance and energy efficiency across memory, computing, power supply, and interconnections have surfaced.
ST&#8217;s silicon photonics and BiCMOS technologies are designed to overcome these challenges, with manufacturing expected to begin in the latter half of 2025.
&#8220;Today&#8217;s announcement represents the first step for our PIC product-family and, thanks to close collaboration with key partners across the entire value chain, our ambition is to become a key supplier of silicon photonics and BiCMOS wafers for the datacenter and AI cluster market, be it pluggable optics today or optical I/O tomorrow,&#8221; said Remi El-Ouazzane, President, Microcontrollers, Digital ICs and RF products Group at STMicroelectronics.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43842358">Nvidia Stock Poised To Rise Amid Strong AI Investments By Hyperscalers, Says Top Investor</a>
The company seeks to address the increasing demand for rapid data transfer in hyperscale settings by offering optical modules that enable speeds of 800Gb/s and 1.6Tb/s.
STMicroelectronics&#8217; unique silicon photonics (SiPho) technology enables the integration of several complex components into one chip.
&#8220;AWS is pleased to collaborate with STMicroelectronics to develop a new silicon photonics technology (SiPho), PIC100, that will enable interconnection between any workload including Artificial Intelligence (AI). AWS is working with STMicroelectronics based on their demonstrated capability to make PIC100 a leading SiPho technology for the optical and AI market,&#8221; said Vice President and Distinguished Engineer at Amazon Web Services, Nafea Bshara.
The SiPho and BiCMOS technologies are based on a 300mm silicon platform, offering a distinct solution for the optical industry. These technologies will be produced at ST&#8217;s 300mm facility in Crolles, France.
Price Action: STM shares are trading higher by 4.44% at $27.65 at the last check Thursday.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43819449/serve-robotics-rolls-out-autonomous-delivery-robots-in-miami-stocks-surge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Serve Robotics Rolls Into Miami&#8217;s Food Scene</a></li>
</ul>
Photo by Michael Vi via Shutterstock.

What's Going On With STMicroelectronics Stock Today?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields upgraded The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $275 to $286. Travelers shares closed at $238.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TRV/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon upgraded the rating for STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) from Hold to Buy. STMicroelectronics shares closed at $24.41 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan upgraded NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTAP#NASDAQ">NTAP</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and raised the price target from $121 to $128. NetApp shares closed at $120.52 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NTAP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Petrone upgrades Glaukos Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GKOS#NYSE">GKOS</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $140 to $200. Glaukos shares closed at $152.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GKOS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert upgraded the rating for CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $10 price target. CervoMed shares closed at $2.23 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CRVO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
</ul>
Considering buying NTAP stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="570" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19082610/image-166-1024x570.png" alt="" class="wp-image-788905" style="width:298px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19082610/image-166-1024x570.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19082610/image-166-300x167.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19082610/image-166-768x427.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19082610/image-166.png 1118w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
Read This Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/25/02/43776863/top-3-risk-off-stocks-which-could-rescue-your-portfolio-this-quarter-3">Top 3 Risk Off Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Quarter</a></li>
</ul>

WIIM

STMicroelectronics shares are trading higher after Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy.

Jefferies analyst Janardan Menon upgrades STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) from Hold to Buy.

Jefferies Upgrades STMicroelectronics to Buy

Bernstein analyst Sara Russo downgrades STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowers the price target from $33 to $26.

Downgrades

Price Target

Bernstein Downgrades STMicroelectronics to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $26

ASML

AVGO

LEDS

LRCX

LSCC

MCHP

NVDA

NXPI

QCOM

RMBS

Shares of chip stocks are trading lower amid US tariffs on key trading partners.

STMicroelectronics NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stmicroelectronics" rel="noreferrer noopener">considering downsizing its</a> workforce in Italy and France by up to 6%, implying 2,000-3,000 workers.
On Thursday,&nbsp;STMicroelectronics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43334149/stmicroelectronics-q4-earnings-22-revenue-drop-sees-challenges-ahead-with-lower-industrial-and-auto-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported fourth-quarter</a> net revenues of $3.32 billion, up by 22.4%, topping the&nbsp;analyst estimate of $3.31 billion. EPS of $0.37&nbsp;missed&nbsp;the&nbsp;analyst estimate of $0.38.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/43352019/amazon-cuts-more-jobs-in-cost-saving-push-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Cuts More Jobs in Cost-Saving Push: Report</a>
Gross margin plunged 780&nbsp;bps to 37.7% owing to product mix. Operating margin fell by 1,280 bps to 11.1%.
STMicro, which is a supplier to big tech like Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and&nbsp;Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), is grappling with a demand slump in the industrial and auto sectors.
The Italian government, which together with France holds a 27.5% stake in the company seeks to limit the restructuring&#8217;s impact on the Italian workforce, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-31/stmicro-eyes-workforce-cuts-of-up-to-6-as-chip-slump-drags-on?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a>, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
STMicroelectronics expects first-quarter revenue of $2.51 billion, below the analyst estimate of $2.76 billion. STMicroelectronics on Thursday called 2024 one of the industry&#8217;s worst years in decades.
ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>) flagged weak demand in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/01/42958251/on-semi-sees-utilization-cuts-as-ev-demand-softens-analyst-warns" rel="noreferrer noopener">auto and industrial markets</a>, with fab utilization likely to plummet below 65%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">STM Stock Prediction For 2025</h2>
Equity research can be a valuable source of information for learning about a company's fundamentals. Analysts create financial models based on the fundamentals and expected future earnings of a company to arrive at a price target and recommendation for the stock.
Shares of STMicroelectronics have an average 1-year price target of $30.5, representing an expected upside of 33.45%.
Because of differences in assumptions, analysts can arrive at very different price targets and recommendations. No analysts have bearish recommendations on STMicroelectronics, while 2 analysts have bullish ratings. The street high price target from Susquehanna is $33.0, while the street low from Susquehanna is $28.0.
Price Action: STM stock traded higher by 1.53% to $22.87 at the last check on Friday.
Also Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43298802/arm-china-eyes-leadership-change-ai-boom-and-us-china-chip-wars-reshape-the-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arm China Eyes Leadership Change As AI Boom And US-China Relationship Reshape Industry</a></li>
</ul>
Photo by Michael Vi via Shutterstock

Tech

Media

AAPL

TSLA

Apple And Tesla Supplier STMicroelectronics Plans Up to 3,000 Job Cuts in Italy and France

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland maintains STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $33 to $28.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on STMicroelectronics, Lowers Price Target to $28

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-31/stmicro-eyes-workforce-cuts-of-up-to-6-as-chip-slump-drags-on" title="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-31/stmicro-eyes-workforce-cuts-of-up-to-6-as-chip-slump-drags-on">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-31/stmicro-eyes-workforce-cuts-of-up-to-6-as-chip-slump-drags-on</a>

Bloomberg Reported STMicro Eyes Workforce Cuts Of Up To 6% Due To Chip Slump

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on STMicroelectronics.
Looking at options history for STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $238,067 and 2, calls, for a total amount of $58,370.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $23.0 to $30.0 for STMicroelectronics over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for STMicroelectronics's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across STMicroelectronics's significant trades, within a strike price range of $23.0 to $30.0, over the past month.
<h3>STMicroelectronics Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738249244_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<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>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.41</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>251</td>
<td align="right">592</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.52</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">207</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About STMicroelectronics</h3>
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
In light of the recent options history for STMicroelectronics, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>STMicroelectronics's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,359,705, with STM's price down by -8.97%, positioned at $22.52.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days?
20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/options-moneyline-2/?t=Moop1arja3be22op14&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for access</a>.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest STMicroelectronics options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

Options

STMicroelectronics Options Trading: A Deep Dive into Market Sentiment

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq futures gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
Shares of United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company missed fourth-quarter revenue expectations despite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UPS/earnings">beating EPS estimates</a>.
United Parcel Service reported quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.53 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $25.300 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $25.419 billion.
UPS shares dipped 13.7% to $115.50 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
<ul>
<li>Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>) shares dipped 10.5% to $115.96 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results and issued FY25 guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>The Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) fell 10.4% to $271.74 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and provided FY25 EPS guidance with a low point below estimates.</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) shares fell 9.6% to $1,033.40 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) dipped 8.1% to $22.74 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS results and issued first-quarter net revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) fell 5.6% to $65.30 in pre-market trading following fourth-quarter reported financial results.</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) fell 4.2% to $423.72 in pre-market trading. Microsoft reported its second-quarter GAAP earnings of $3.23 per share, beating the $3.11 consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $69.6 billion, beating the $68.78 billion analyst consensus estimate. Revenue in Microsoft&#8217;s Intelligent Cloud segment was $25.5 billion and increased 19%.</li>
</ul>
Now Read This:
<ul>
<li> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43300989/jim-cramer-this-industrial-stock-is-absolutely-terrific-first-solar-is-very-inexpensive">Jim Cramer: This Industrial Stock Is &#8216;Absolutely Terrific&#8217;, First Solar Is &#8216;Very Inexpensive&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>

MSFT

UPS, Whirlpool, Microsoft And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

On Thursday, STMicroelectronics N.V.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) reported fourth-quarter net revenues of $3.32 billion, representing a 22.4% year-over-year decrease, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43327307/stmicroelectronics-reports-q4-and-fy-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $3.31 billion</a>. EPS of $0.37&nbsp;missed&nbsp;the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $0.38</a>.
The company stated that net revenues aligned with the midpoint of the company's business outlook, driven by higher revenues in Personal Electronics offset by lower revenues in Industrial.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43300596/t-mobile-q4-earnings-beats-estimates-adds-1-9-million-postpaid-customers-targets-6-million-new-customers-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">T-Mobile Q4 Earnings: Beats Estimates, Adds 1.9 Million Postpaid Customers, Targets 6 Million New Customers In 2025</a>
Automotive and CECP were as expected. Sales to OEMs decreased by&nbsp;19.8%, and Distribution sales fell&nbsp;by&nbsp;28.7%.
Analog products, MEMS, and&nbsp;Sensors (AM&amp;S) segment revenue declined&nbsp;15.5% to&nbsp;$1.198 billion, mainly&nbsp;due to a decrease in Imaging and Analog.
Power and&nbsp;Discrete&nbsp;products (P&amp;D) segment revenue decreased&nbsp;22.1%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$752 million. Microcontrollers (MCU) segment revenue fell 30.2%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$887 million, mainly&nbsp;due to a decrease in GP MCU.
Digital&nbsp;ICs and RF products (D&amp;RF) segment revenue fell 22.8% to&nbsp;$481 million&nbsp;due to a decrease in ADAS.
The book-to-bill ratio remained below 1 in the quarter due to delayed recovery and inventory correction in Industrial and a slowdown in Automotive, mainly in Europe.
Gross margin contracted 780&nbsp;bps year over year to 37.7% owing to product mix, sales price, and higher unused capacity charges. Operating margin fell 1,280 bps to 11.1% in the quarter.
STMicroelectronics' operating cash flow more than halved to $681 million, and free cash flow fell sharply to $128 million. STMicroelectronics'&nbsp;net financial position was&nbsp;$3.23 billion&nbsp;as of December 31, compared to&nbsp;$3.18 billion&nbsp;as of September 28, and reflected total liquidity of&nbsp;$6.18 billion&nbsp;and total financial debt of&nbsp;$2.95 billion.
Outlook: STMicroelectronics expects, at the mid-point, fiscal&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;net revenues&nbsp;to be&nbsp;$2.51 billion, a decrease of&nbsp;24.4%&nbsp;sequentially, plus or minus 350 basis points versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2.76 billion consensus estimate</a>, and a gross margin&nbsp;of&nbsp;33.8%, plus or minus 200 bps.
STMicroelectronics stock plunged over 44% in the last 12 months. JP Morgan and Barclays <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STM/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded their stock rating</a> on STMicroelectronics.
Last November, STMicroelectronics <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42436800/stmicroelectronics-and-qualcomm-launch-new-iot-module-to-simplify-wireless-connectivity" rel="noreferrer noopener">reaffirmed its&nbsp;$20 billion-plus</a> revenue&nbsp;target, gross margins ~50%, and operating margins ~30% through 2030.
Investors can gain exposure to STMicroelectronics through Avantis International Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVDE#NYSE">AVDE</a>) and Dimensional International Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFIV#NYSE">DFIV</a>).
Price Action: STM stock traded lower by&nbsp;7.60%&nbsp;to&nbsp;$22.86 at&nbsp;the last check on Thursday.
Also Read:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43298802/arm-china-eyes-leadership-change-ai-boom-and-us-china-chip-wars-reshape-the-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arm China Eyes Leadership Change As AI Boom And US-China Relationship Reshape Industry</a></li>
</ul>
Photo by Michael Vi via Shutterstock

Earnings

Guidance

AVDE

DFIV

STMicroelectronics Q4 Earnings: 22% Revenue Drop, Sees Challenges With Lower Industrial and Auto Demand, Issues Weak Q1 Outlook

STMicroelectronics shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 EPS results and issued Q1 net revenue guidance below estimates.

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Banzai International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) shares moved upwards by 36.8% to $2.64 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $22.7 million. </li>
<li>Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVLV#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) shares increased by 12.59% to $4.38. The company's market cap stands at $690.0 million. </li>
<li>Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>) stock increased by 11.91% to $112.46. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.0 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Bit Origin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) stock increased by 10.0% to $0.66. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Perfect (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PERF#NYSE">PERF</a>) shares increased by 8.97% to $2.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $259.7 million. </li>
<li>Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) shares increased by 8.51% to $3.44. The company's market cap stands at $213.0 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Signing Day Sports (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGN#AMEX">SGN</a>) shares fell 9.9% to $3.91 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $2.2 million. </li>
<li>Dynatrace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DT#NYSE">DT</a>) shares declined by 9.32% to $52.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.5 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) shares declined by 9.24% to $1038.0. The company's market cap stands at $214.1 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) shares decreased by 7.97% to $22.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.4 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Baijiayun Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTC#NASDAQ">RTC</a>) shares declined by 7.71% to $0.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $21.5 million. </li>
<li>Ostin Technology Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OST#NASDAQ">OST</a>) stock fell 7.17% to $2.72. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.1 million. As per the news, the FY earnings report came out 3 days ago. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/tech-stocks/</a></li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BNZI

BTOG

EVLV

PERF

SQNS

12 Information Technology Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

ABCB

ALGM

APPF

Adtalem Global Education Inc. Common Stock

ATGE

BAFN

BBVA

BHLB

BOOT

CACC

CHKP

CIVB

CMCSA

CNOB

COUR

CSWI

CVCO

DECK

FBIZ

FCFS

FFWM

FINW

FISI

FLWS

FRME

GSIT

INTC

KLAC

KRNY

LPLA

MBLY

MBUU

NTCT

ONEW

PFSI

REAL

SCSC

SHEL

SILC

SIRI

SKYW

STBA

STEL

Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

Business Outlook
ST's guidance, at the mid-point, for the 2025 first quarter is:
<ul>
<li>Net revenues are expected to be $2.51 billion, a decrease of 24.4% sequentially, plus or minus 350 basis points.</li>
<li>Gross margin of 33.8%, plus or minus 200 basis points.</li>
<li>This outlook is based on an assumed effective currency exchange rate of approximately $1.06 = €1.00 for the 2025 first quarter and includes the impact of existing hedging contracts.</li>
<li>The first quarter will close on March 29, 2025.</li>
</ul>

STMicroelectronics Q1 Outlook: Expected Net Revenues Of $2.51B (Vs. $2.76B Est.), Down 24.4% Sequentially; Gross Margin Forecast At 33.8% ± 200 Basis Points

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38 by 2.63 percent. This is a 67.54 percent decrease over earnings of $1.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.321 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.313 billion by 0.24 percent. This is a 22.44 percent decrease over sales of $4.282 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Earnings Misses

STMicroelectronics Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.37 Misses $0.38 Estimate, Sales $3.321B Beat $3.313B Estimate

TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Wednesday. The company entered into a 15-year physical Power Purchase Agreement (<a target="_blank" href="https://totalenergies.com/news/press-releases/renewable-power-totalenergies-will-supply-15-twh-stmicroelectronics-france-over" rel="noreferrer noopener">PPA</a>) with STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>).
As per the deal, TotalEnergies will supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics&#8217; sites in France.
The agreement, which takes effect in January 2025, covers a total volume of 1.5 TWh.
TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics with renewable power, along with guarantees of origin, from two newly constructed 75 MW wind and solar farms managed by TotalEnergies.
The agreement also includes services to stabilize intermittent production into a consistent baseload of green electricity.
Notably, this is the first 15-year contract of its kind in France.
Geoff West, EVP and Chief Procurement Officer at STMicroelectronics said, "This first PPA in France marks yet another important step towards ST's goal of becoming carbon neutral in its operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and partially scope 3) by 2027, including the sourcing of 100% renewable energy by 2027,"
"PPAs will play a major role in our transition, and we have already signed several to support ST's operations in Italy and Malaysia. Starting in 2025, this PPA with TotalEnergies will provide a significant level of renewable energy for ST's operations in France, which includes R&amp;D, design, sales and marketing and large-volume chip manufacturing," he added.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Octane All-Cap Value Energy ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCTA#NASDAQ">OCTA</a>) and&nbsp;First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIPX#NYSE">EIPX</a>).
Price Action: TTE shares are down 0.53% at $57.82 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43221229/trumps-executive-orders-fuel-tech-weaken-energy-stocks-in-his-first-week-immigration-tariff-reforms-on-cards-but-experts-say-dont-play-politics-with-your-portfolio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trump&#8217;s Executive Orders Fuel Tech, Weaken Energy Stocks In His First Week: Immigration, Tariff Reforms On Cards But Experts Say &#8216;Don&#8217;t Play Politics With Your Portfolio&#8217;&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Shutterstock

Large Cap

Contracts

First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF

EIPX

OCTA

TotalEnergies, STMicroelectronics Sign First-Of-Its-Kind 15-Year Renewable Power Deal In France

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of STMicroelectronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $33.0, a high estimate of $36.00, and a low estimate of $30.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 8.97% lower than the prior average price target of $36.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737554459_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive STMicroelectronics. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Rolland</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Gerra</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Stoss</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to STMicroelectronics. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of STMicroelectronics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for STMicroelectronics's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into STMicroelectronics's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on STMicroelectronics analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind STMicroelectronics</h2>
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
<h3>A Deep Dive into STMicroelectronics's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: STMicroelectronics's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -26.63%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: STMicroelectronics's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 10.8%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): STMicroelectronics's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.98%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): STMicroelectronics's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.37%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, STMicroelectronics adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover
Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/turning-point-trader-checkout-2/?t=Tu1tu3arja3be22tu36&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights">Click here for urgent details</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Where STMicroelectronics Stands With Analysts

Press Releases

STMicroelectronics Announces Status of Common Share Repurchase Program

Renewable Power: TotalEnergies Will Supply 1.5 TWh to STMicroelectronics in France over 15 Years

STMicroelectronics Reports Q4 and FY 2024 Financial Results

Management

STMicroelectronics Supervisory Board to propose new member at 2025 AGM

STMicroelectronics and HighTec EDV-Systeme collaborate for safer software-defined vehicles

STMicroelectronics to enable higher-performance cloud optical interconnect in datacenters and AI clusters

PARIS:STMPA 

Analog Devices

Astera Labs

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Common Stock

Advanced Micro Devices

Arm Holdings plc - American Depositary Shares

ARM Holdings

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. American Depositary Shares (each representing Two Common Shares)

Comments

STMicroelectronics

Popular Channels

Tools & Features

Partners & Contributors

About Benzinga