Semtech (SMTC) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $136.73, -5.19% vs the prior close of $144.21.
- Volume 4.95M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 8-K (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SMTC slides 5.2% to $136.73, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $136.73, -5.19% vs the prior close of $144.21. Day range $135.85–$146.66, opened at $145.77.
SMTC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — SMTC slides 5.2% to $136.73, a 1-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $136.73, -5.19% vs the prior close of $144.21. Day range $135.85–$146.66, opened at $145.77.
- Volume was 4.95M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 3.42M.
- Price is -12.8% vs its 50-day average ($156.80) and +12.1% vs its 200-day average ($121.92).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 32.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — SMTC slides 10.0% to $144.21, a 1-month low on 3.0x normal volume
- Closed at $144.21, -10.01% vs the prior close of $160.26. Day range $133.66–$155.83, opened at $153.20.
- Volume was 9.74M shares, 3.0x its 50-day average of 3.25M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($156.76) and +18.6% vs its 200-day average ($121.61).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 28.6% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — SMTC slides 7.2% to $160.26
- Closed at $160.26, -7.25% vs the prior close of $172.78. Day range $159.03–$168.90, opened at $165.48.
- Volume was 3.33M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 3.23M.
- Price is +2.5% vs its 50-day average ($156.30) and +32.2% vs its 200-day average ($121.27).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 20.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SMTC rises 2.7% to $172.78
- Closed at $172.78, +2.67% vs the prior close of $168.28. Day range $162.08–$178.24, opened at $166.40.
- Volume was 3.68M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 3.21M.
- Price is +11.0% vs its 50-day average ($155.68) and +43.0% vs its 200-day average ($120.85).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 14.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SMTC slides 10.2% to $168.28 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $168.28, -10.15% vs the prior close of $187.30. Day range $167.15–$183.76, opened at $183.76.
- Volume was 6.01M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 3.13M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +8.8% vs its 50-day average ($154.60) and +39.8% vs its 200-day average ($120.36).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 16.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — SMTC ends flat (-0.1%) to $187.30, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $187.30, -0.10% vs the prior close of $187.49. Day range $178.10–$195.47, opened at $193.00.
- Volume was 2.51M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.13M.
- Price is +21.9% vs its 50-day average ($153.59) and +56.2% vs its 200-day average ($119.90).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 7.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — SMTC slides 3.2% to $187.49
- Closed at $187.49, -3.25% vs the prior close of $193.78. Day range $184.25–$196.99, opened at $189.71.
- Volume was 4.24M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 3.09M.
- Price is +23.2% vs its 50-day average ($152.14) and +57.1% vs its 200-day average ($119.34).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 7.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SMTC dips 1.7% to $193.78
- Closed at $193.78, -1.73% vs the prior close of $197.20. Day range $188.37–$194.53, opened at $190.08.
- Volume was 1.62M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 3.12M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +28.8% vs its 50-day average ($150.46) and +63.2% vs its 200-day average ($118.77).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 4.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SMTC rises 2.3% to $197.20, a 52-week high
- Closed at $197.20, +2.27% vs the prior close of $192.83. Day range $192.57–$200.10, opened at $196.29.
- Volume was 2.22M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 3.11M.
- Price is +32.5% vs its 50-day average ($148.81) and +66.9% vs its 200-day average ($118.15).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 2.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SMTC dips 1.1% to $192.83
- Closed at $192.83, -1.05% vs the prior close of $194.88. Day range $189.63–$194.76, opened at $193.41.
- Volume was 1.86M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 3.10M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +30.9% vs its 50-day average ($147.30) and +64.1% vs its 200-day average ($117.50).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 4.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — SMTC jumps 4.4% to $194.88, a 52-week high
- Closed at $194.88, +4.44% vs the prior close of $186.59. Day range $190.69–$201.99, opened at $191.88.
- Volume was 4.91M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 3.04M.
- Price is +33.5% vs its 50-day average ($145.96) and +66.7% vs its 200-day average ($116.89).
- 52-week range $60.28–$201.99; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.5% below the 52-week high.
SMTC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SMTC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Oct 9, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Green Jason Elliot sold 2,766 shares at $190.35 (≈$526.51K) on Oct 7, 2026; now holds 7,367
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 7, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lin Mark converted options/RSUs into 3,165 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 38,531
- Lin Mark had withheld for taxes 1,565 shares at $178.35 (≈$279.12K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 36,966
- Lin Mark sold 967 shares at $178.87 (≈$172.97K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 35,999
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hou Hong Q converted options/RSUs into 6,483 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 71,275
- Hou Hong Q had withheld for taxes 3,299 shares at $178.35 (≈$588.38K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 67,976
- Hou Hong Q sold 2,000 shares at $191.21 (≈$382.42K) on Oct 2, 2026; now holds 65,976
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Key figures from this report aren't in the SEC's structured data yet (usually appears within a day or two).
Aug 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 31, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade SMTC
- Last results release: Aug 25, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 26, 2026, Mar 16, 2026, Nov 24, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 24, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.86% (largest 10.2%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 3.68M shares (≈$503.56M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $136.73 vs a range of $60.28–$201.99 (54% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Paul V Jr Walsh sold 500 shares on Sep 23, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 10-Q Aug 26, 2026; 8-K Aug 25, 2026.
- Share count: 93.15M shares outstanding (May 22, 2026), +7.5% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Semiconductors & Related Devices.
SMTC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 145.77 | 146.66 | 135.85 | 136.73 | 4.95M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 153.20 | 155.83 | 133.66 | 144.21 | 9.74M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 165.48 | 168.90 | 159.03 | 160.26 | 3.33M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 166.40 | 178.24 | 162.08 | 172.78 | 3.68M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 183.76 | 183.76 | 167.15 | 168.28 | 6.01M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 193.00 | 195.47 | 178.10 | 187.30 | 2.51M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 189.71 | 196.99 | 184.25 | 187.49 | 4.24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 190.08 | 194.53 | 188.37 | 193.78 | 1.62M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 196.29 | 200.10 | 192.57 | 197.20 | 2.22M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 193.41 | 194.76 | 189.63 | 192.83 | 1.86M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 191.88 | 201.99 | 190.69 | 194.88 | 4.91M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 180.13 | 188.35 | 175.01 | 186.59 | 3.38M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 181.69 | 183.18 | 175.29 | 178.35 | 2.32M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 178.74 | 184.45 | 177.03 | 180.10 | 2.74M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 179.00 | 180.99 | 167.11 | 174.78 | 2.74M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 177.70 | 185.00 | 176.41 | 182.30 | 2.38M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 164.04 | 174.71 | 162.56 | 174.50 | 2.78M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 174.50 | 174.50 | 165.01 | 169.33 | 3.81M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 174.12 | 178.50 | 172.22 | 174.33 | 3.77M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 190.30 | 190.64 | 176.05 | 177.37 | 4.66M |
About Semtech
Semtech (SMTC) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Semiconductors & Related Devices”. Its business address is in CAMARILLO, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends January 31. SEC CIK 88941.
SMTC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Burvill | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Rodolpho C Cardenuto | Director | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Gregory Michael Fischer | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Saar Gillai | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Hong Q Hou | President and CEO | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Ye Jane Li | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Paula Lupriore | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Julie Garcia Ruehl | Director | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Paul V Jr Walsh | Director | Sep 25, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Elliot Green | EVP and CCO | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hong Q Hou | President and CEO | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Mark Lin | EVP and CFO | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Asaf Silberstein | EVP and COO | Sep 14, 2026 |
| John Michael Wilson | Chief Quality Officer and CTO | Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Paul V Jr Walsh | Sale | 500 | $172.61 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Paul V Jr Walsh | Sale | 500 | $172.61 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Paul V Jr Walsh | Sale | 500 | $172.61 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Paul V Jr Walsh | Sale | 500 | $172.61 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Rodolpho C Cardenuto | Sale | 5,321 | $165.00 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Rodolpho C Cardenuto | Sale | 5,321 | $165.00 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Rodolpho C Cardenuto | Sale | 5,321 | $165.00 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Rodolpho C Cardenuto | Sale | 5,321 | $165.00 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Mark Lin | Sale | 683 | $159.90 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Mark Lin | Sale | 683 | $159.90 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Mark Lin | Sale | 683 | $159.90 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Mark Lin | Sale | 683 | $159.90 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Hong Q Hou | Sale | 2,000 | $138.71 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Hong Q Hou | Sale | 2,000 | $138.71 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Hong Q Hou | Sale | 2,000 | $138.71 |
SMTC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2026 | $1.05B | $-40.38M | -0.46 | $181.17M |
| Jan 26, 2025 | $909.29M | $-161.90M | -2.26 | $57.99M |
| Jan 28, 2024 | $868.76M | $-1.09B | -17.03 | $-93.92M |
| Jan 29, 2023 | $756.53M | $61.38M | 0.96 | $126.71M |
| Jan 30, 2022 | $740.86M | $125.66M | 1.92 | $203.12M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.44B, total liabilities $—, cash $163.31M (as of Apr 26, 2026).
SMTC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $127.52 |
| May 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $164.46 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $89.00 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $70.01 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.00 |
| May 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.78 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $32.71 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $53.44 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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