On Friday, May 23, UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri reduced the price target on Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) to $285 from $295 but kept a “Buy” rating. This adjustment reflects a slight reduction in estimates for the second half of the year. Arcuri noted that the company’s automotive business is affected by “pull-ins.” These are orders that have been requested to be completed earlier than initially planned.
Despite that, the guidance and commentary by Analog Devices, Inc. about underlying demand, especially for its industrial segment, were positive. Arcuri pointed out that this view matched with what Texas Instruments had said, which is another big player in the sector.
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The UBS analyst is confident in Analog Devices, Inc. because of its strong position in fast-growing markets like EVs, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and certain areas of the industrial market. Arcuri believes that the company’s leverage in these areas is a key factor that supports the Buy rating.
However, the analyst did caution that tariffs could hurt demand in the second half of the year. Despite this concern, he still remains optimistic about Analog Devices, Inc.’s future, believing that the analog market will recover.
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