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Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) Declined Due To Lower Than Expected Guidance

The article from Insider Monkey discusses the recent performance of Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP), which experienced a decline in its stock value due to lower-than-expected guidance for the upcoming quarter. Despite reporting a solid fiscal fourth-quarter earnings with a non-GAAP EPS of $1.64, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.62, and a revenue increase to $2.29 billion, the company's forward-looking statements were not as optimistic. Microchip forecasted a significant drop in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, projecting a decline of 20% to 22% from the previous quarter, with non-GAAP EPS expected to be between $0.97 and $1.03, well below the $1.38 anticipated by analysts. This guidance reflects ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry, including reduced demand and inventory adjustments by customers. The article also notes that while Microchip has been managing well through these tough times, the conservative outlook has led to investor concerns about future growth and profitability.

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