New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:24 EST — Market closed.
- Analog Devices slipped 0.6% to close Friday at $300.25
- Oppenheimer bumped its price target up to $350, maintaining an Outperform rating
- U.S. stock markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day; trading will pick up again Tuesday
Shares of Analog Devices Inc dipped on Friday, despite Oppenheimer lifting its price target for the chipmaker. The stock headed into the extended U.S. holiday weekend under pressure.
Why it matters now: with the market shut on Monday, chip investors face a shortened week as they weigh if demand is gaining traction beyond tech’s hottest sectors. For ADI, the next move hinges less on a single rating update and more on whether orders from industrial and automotive clients continue to recover. (NASDAQ Trader)
ADI ended the session at $300.25, slipping $1.84. The stock fluctuated within a range of $299.73 to $309.26.
Oppenheimer raised its price target on Analog Devices to $350 from $265, keeping an Outperform rating, according to a report from TheFly shared by TipRanks. The firm emphasized a selective approach, “favoring structural growth for through-cycle outperformance,” and pointed to ADI’s positioning for a cyclical rebound. (TipRanks)
The call came during a mixed day for chip stocks. Texas Instruments gained 1.3% on Friday, whereas Analog Devices dropped 0.6%, and NXP Semiconductors also slipped 0.6%, according to MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch)
Insiders gave traders a clear signal when director Ray Stata sold 6,250 shares over Jan. 13 and Jan. 14. The weighted-average prices ranged from about $294 to $302. According to the Form 4 filing—used by insiders to report trades—the sales occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, meaning they followed a predetermined trading strategy. (Securities and Exchange Commission)
Insider activity is minimal compared to the company’s daily trading volume, yet it’s a detail some investors scrutinize when a stock nears recent highs and valuation debates begin to surface.
ADI has shown resilience in its recent results. In late November, the company posted quarterly numbers that beat expectations and provided a bullish revenue and profit forecast for fiscal Q1 2026, driven by solid industrial and communications demand. (Reuters)
Macro headlines can quickly overshadow the company narrative. Trade-policy shocks are back in the spotlight, and chip stocks often react sharply to changes in global growth expectations. (Reuters)
That said, the setup works both ways. Should Tuesday open with a risk-off mood, or if investors conclude the recovery rally has run its course, ADI might have trouble reclaiming Friday’s peaks despite positive sell-side commentary.
Investors will be focused on Tuesday’s reopening, Jan. 20, following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All eyes are on the next batch of chip-sector outlooks to see if they shift forecasts for analog demand heading into spring. (NASDAQ Trader)
