Looking back on analog semiconductors stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) and its peers.

Demand for analog chips is generally linked to the overall level of economic growth, as analog chips serve as the building blocks of most electronic goods and equipment. Unlike digital chip designers, analog chip makers tend to produce the majority of their own chips, as analog chip production does not require expensive leading edge nodes. Less dependent on major secular growth drivers, analog product cycles are much longer, often 5-7 years.

The 15 analog semiconductors stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 0.7% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 7,665% above.

Thankfully, share prices of the companies have been resilient as they are up 9.9% on average since the latest earnings results.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR)

Founded in 1997 by its longtime CEO Michael Hsing, Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) is an analog and mixed signal chipmaker that specializes in power management chips meant to minimize total energy consumption.

Monolithic Power Systems reported revenues of $751.2 million, up 20.8% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.2%. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with revenue guidance for next quarter exceeding analysts’ expectations but an increase in its inventory levels.

“Our results demonstrate our continued success in transforming from a chip-only, semiconductor supplier to a full service, silicon-based solutions provider,” said Michael Hsing, CEO and founder of MPS.

Interestingly, the stock is up 21.7% since reporting and currently trades at $1,407.

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Best Q4: Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS)

Result of a merger of Alpha Industries and the wireless communications division of Conexant, Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS) is a designer and manufacturer of chips used in smartphones, autos, and industrial applications to amplify, filter, and process wireless signals.

Skyworks Solutions reported revenues of $1.04 billion, down 3.1% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 3.4%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.

Skyworks Solutions achieved the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems content with the results as the stock is up 4.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $58.26.

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Weakest Q4: Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH)

Named after the founder's ancestral village in present-day Lithuania, Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) manufactures simple chips and electronic components that are building blocks of virtually all types of electronic devices.

Vishay Intertechnology reported revenues of $800.9 million, up 12.1% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.7%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates and EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

Interestingly, the stock is up 27.6% since the results and currently trades at $26.47.

Read our full analysis of Vishay Intertechnology’s results here.

Magnachip (NYSE: MX)

With its technology found in common consumer electronics such as TVs and smartphones, Magnachip Semiconductor (NYSE: MX) is a provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors.

Magnachip reported revenues of $40.57 million, down 20.7% year on year. This print met analysts’ expectations. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also produced a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a significant improvement in its inventory levels.

Magnachip had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is up 20.1% since reporting and currently trades at $3.22.

Read our full, actionable report on Magnachip here, it’s free.

Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN)

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas since the 1950s, Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) is the world’s largest producer of analog semiconductors.

Texas Instruments reported revenues of $4.42 billion, up 10.4% year on year. This number lagged analysts' expectations by 0.8%. Overall, it was a slower quarter as it also produced a significant miss of analysts’ EPS and revenue estimates.

Texas Instruments had the weakest performance against analyst estimates among its peers. The stock is up 14.7% since reporting and currently trades at $225.51.

Read our full, actionable report on Texas Instruments here, it’s free.

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