Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst
Allegro MicroSystems shares jumped 8.5% to $37.50 Thursday after reporting a 29% year-over-year rise in quarterly sales to $229.2 million and issuing strong March-quarter guidance. The stock outperformed the semiconductor sector, with rivals ON Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors each down about 4%. Allegro forecast fourth-quarter sales of $230–$240 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.14–$0.18.