New York, January 31, 2026, 20:44 (EST) — The market has closed.
- Shares fell to $219.06, slipping roughly 3.8% from the previous close.
- MACOM’s quarterly results, due before the bell on Feb. 5, are the next catalyst.
- Traders start the week focused on shifting rate expectations and how chip-sector earnings are shaping up.
MACOM Technology Solutions shares slipped $8.67, or 3.81%, to $219.06, after fluctuating between $216.75 and $231.75 during the most recent session, according to LSEG data on the company’s investor site. (Macom)
U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, so all eyes turn to Monday’s open and one key date: Feb. 5, when the chipmaker is set to report. The late-day stock moves leave little room for error if the earnings or guidance come up short.
Friday saw a pullback in U.S. stocks as Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve. Investors also weighed earnings reports and inflation figures. “Markets are calibrating” to the Fed pick, said Michael Hans, chief investment officer at Citizens Wealth. Angelo Kourkafas, senior global strategist at Edward Jones, highlighted a “combination” of Fed-chair uncertainty, mixed tech earnings, and inflation pressures. (Reuters)
The company said it plans to release its fiscal first-quarter results for the period ending Jan. 2 before markets open on Thursday, Feb. 5. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern, led by Stephen G. Daly and John F. Kober, according to the announcement. (Macom)
Timing is crucial here, as the market is jittery when it comes to “guidance” — companies’ forecasts for future revenue and profit — and chip stocks often swing sharply on even minor shifts in demand trends. Investors will focus on updates from telecom, industrial, defense, and data-center sectors, where MACOM supplies high-frequency and analog semiconductor components. (Businessinsider)
On the Street, Zacks Research rates the stock at Rank 3 (Hold), a cautious stance that typically suggests holding off until the report drops instead of jumping in early. (Zacks)
The wider earnings calendar might stir volatility. Thursday brings Qualcomm’s report along with other major players, ensuring semiconductors stay in focus this week—even for those not zeroed in on MACOM’s specialty. (Kiplinger)
The setup works both ways. Should MACOM’s results beat estimates but its outlook signals steadier orders and margins, Friday’s sell-off could reverse fast as liquidity flows back in.
The risk is clearer: a earnings miss or a cautious forecast suggesting weaker telecom spending or tighter pricing could push the slide further in a market already jittery about interest-rate news.
MACOM is set to report on Feb. 5 before the market opens, with a call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results and field questions. This event marks the next key catalyst for the stock.
