In a report released today, Lee Simpson from Morgan Stanley upgraded STMicroelectronics NV (0INB – Research Report) to a Hold, with a price target of €22.00.
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Lee Simpson has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting STMicroelectronics NV. The company is dealing with ongoing challenges in its margins, driven by uncertain demand in the automotive sector and a significant inventory correction within industrials. The forecast for sales is not optimistic, with expectations of a decline this year, partly due to full channel inventories and delayed contract price adjustments, which contribute to an uncertain pricing environment.
Additionally, STMicroelectronics faces difficult conditions in the general-purpose microcontroller units market, especially for automotive and industrial applications. Despite recent design wins in China, the impact is not expected to be immediate, and management believes that the current demand is insufficient to spur a significant recovery. Moreover, intense competition further pressures pricing resilience and potential margin recovery. These factors lead to a cautious outlook, justifying the Hold rating.
In another report released on February 7, Jefferies also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a €23.00 price target.