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STMicroelectronics N.V. · STM · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
STM raises data-center ambition as demand broadens across end markets
STM’s Q2 analysis supports a stronger growth trajectory: broad end-market demand, higher data-center ambitions and new AI-oriented products were paired with positive free cash flow. The case depends on converting demand into capacity and margin gains while managing fab transitions, supply tightness and tariff exposure.
Reported Before market openNYSETechnology
$41.80B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$0.31
Consensus $0.26
EPS surprise
+19.2%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$3.49B
Consensus $3.46B
Revenue surprise
+0.7%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
-18.7%
Event window
SPY move
-1.2%
Same window
Abnormal move
-17.4%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
3.0×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
-6.7%
Up to 20 sessions
STMSPY benchmark
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Why did STM fall 18.7% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q2?What changed in STM's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q2?Give me the bull and bear case for STM after FY2026 Q2 earnings.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, management raised its data-center ambition, increased capex guidance to the high end of $2–2.2 billion, and shifted its capex outlook from decreasing to increasing. The company also reported positive free cash flow and introduced additional AI-ready, sensing and quantum-security products.
Guidance delta
Management raised its data-center revenue ambition to above $1 billion in 2026 and above $2 billion in 2027; it also reiterated a Q3 revenue outlook of $3.7 billion with 37% margin and a Q4 target above $4 billion.
Key takeaways
- Q2 revenue was $3.49 billion, above the outlook midpoint, with demand strength across communication equipment, computer peripherals, automotive, industrial and personal electronics.
- Data-center revenue ambition increased to above $1 billion in 2026 and above $2 billion in 2027.
- Management highlighted AI-ready products, including a 3D LiDAR module, secure quantum-ready chips and AI-embedded MEMS sensors.
- Free cash flow turned positive at $75 million, while distribution inventory fell below target.
Management priorities
- Scale 300 mm fab capacity for microcontrollers, silicon photonics and silicon-carbide products.
- Expand collaboration with NVIDIA on robotics and functional safety.
- Continue integrating the NXP MEMS business and develop automotive sensing products.
- Advance silicon photonics, AI-ready sensing and quantum-ready security products.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$46.74Current
$34Low
$66.42Average
$100High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 1, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Positive | Positive | Maintain | Jul 21, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Barclays | Underweight | Equal Weight | Downgrade | Jan 22, 2025 |
| JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | Downgrade | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Craig-Hallum | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Berenberg | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Nov 8, 2022 |
| William Blair | Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 30, 2021 |
| UBS | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Bank of America | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | May 31, 2019 |
| Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Kepler Cheuvreux | Hold | Reduce | Upgrade | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Stifel | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Credit Suisse | Neutral | Underperform | Upgrade | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Natixis | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Sep 14, 2015 |
| HSBC | Hold | Reduce | Upgrade | Jul 24, 2015 |
| Banca Akros | Accumulate | Reduce | Upgrade | May 13, 2015 |
| Exane BNP Paribas | Neutral | Outperform | Downgrade | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Williams Capital | Sell | Sell | Maintain | Apr 24, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $46.74. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho Securities | Vijay Rakesh | $70 | $49.13 | +49.8% | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Alexander Duval | $60.5 | $51.54 | +29.4% | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Barclays | Simon Coles | $60 | $52.37 | +28.4% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $80 | $53.13 | +71.2% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Craig-Hallum | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $54.6 | +49.8% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $75 | $64.58 | +60.5% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $73.32 | +113.9% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Vijay Rakesh | $84 | $79.51 | +79.7% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $83 | $80.26 | +77.6% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $68 | $60.96 | +45.5% | May 19, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $90 | $49.71 | +92.6% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Craig-Hallum | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $44.86 | +24.1% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $48 | $41.57 | +2.7% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Analyst unavailable | $34 | $32.49 | -27.3% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $28 | $28.71 | -40.1% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $26 | $26.47 | -44.4% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Vijay Rakesh | $22 | $22.11 | -52.9% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $25.26 | -3.7% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Susquehanna | Christopher Rolland | $40 | $30.54 | -14.4% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Alexander Duval | $26.5 | $26.32 | -43.3% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Susquehanna | Christopher Rolland | $28 | $22.45 | -40.1% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Craig-Hallum | Anthony Stoss | $36 | $27.07 | -23.0% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Susquehanna | Christopher Rolland | $35 | $27.99 | -25.1% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Craig-Hallum | Anthony Stoss | $42 | $33.46 | -10.1% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Citigroup | Spiro Dounis | $65 | $43.08 | +39.1% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Alexander Duval | $45.8 | $43.1 | -2.0% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Susquehanna | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $38.24 | +7.0% | Dec 12, 2022 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationSTMicroelectronics N.V. is a global semiconductor company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of semiconductor products. Its offerings include analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors, with a strong presence in the automotive and industrial sectors.
Historical context
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Sources
- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-23T15:03:43.361283+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-08-27T01:23:13.912278+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-31T21:20:43.201485+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-31T21:20:43.198720+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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