Microchip Technology stock jumps 10% after MCHP boosts Q3 sales outlook
Microchip Technology shares jumped 10.2% to $73.93 after the company raised its fiscal Q3 net sales outlook to about $1.185 billion, above its prior forecast. CEO Steve Sanghi cited strong bookings and a higher March-quarter backlog. The company will release full results Feb. 5 and filed an 8-K update with regulators. Several analysts raised price targets following the announcement.