Microchip stock leaps on upbeat sales update as traders eye Feb. 5 results
Microchip Technology shares surged 11.6% to $74.87 after the company raised its fiscal third-quarter sales outlook to $1.185 billion, above previous guidance. CEO Steve Sanghi cited strong bookings and a broad-based recovery. The update boosted shares of Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors. Investors await Microchip’s full results and March-quarter guidance on Feb. 5.