TLDRs;
- MACOM shares fell 3.8% as investors await Q1 earnings and guidance updates.
- Chip sector volatility and Fed nomination raise market uncertainty for MTSI.
- Analysts expect close attention on gross margins and data-center demand trends.
- Rate-sensitive tech stocks face pressure ahead of earnings and jobs report.
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Shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI) closed Friday 3.8% lower at $219.06, continuing a week of choppy trading. The stock moved between $231.75 and $216.75 during the session, with trading volume reaching around 1.1 million shares, reflecting heightened investor caution.
The decline comes as the semiconductor sector faces broad uncertainty. Even well-established players like Texas Instruments and Analog Devices experienced downward pressure, highlighting how sensitive chip stocks are to macroeconomic developments.
Investors Eye Q1 Guidance
MACOM is set to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Feb. 5 before the market opens, with a conference call scheduled at 8: 30 a.m. Eastern. Company leaders, including Stephen G. Daly and John F. Kober, are expected to discuss revenue, margins, and trends in data-center equipment, telecom infrastructure, and defense programs.
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc., MTSI
In November, MACOM projected revenue between $265 million and $273 million, adjusted EPS from $0.98 to $1.02, and adjusted gross margins of 56.5% to 58.5%. Analysts will be watching for any shifts in these numbers, particularly in light of macroeconomic pressures. Adjusted figures exclude one-time items, providing a clearer picture of the company’s core performance.