Analyst Duksan Jang of Bank of America Securities reiterated a Sell rating on Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC – Research Report), retaining the price target of $50.00.
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Duksan Jang’s rating is based on several concerns regarding Lattice Semiconductor’s current valuation and growth prospects. The company has posted results and outlooks that align with expectations, but there are lingering issues with inventory levels. Management anticipates that channel inventory normalization will take longer than initially expected, suggesting a slower recovery in line with industry peers facing challenges in the industrial and automotive sectors.
Moreover, Jang is cautious about Lattice’s ambitious long-term growth targets, which may be difficult to achieve given the current market conditions. The company’s valuation is considered high, trading at a premium compared to other high-growth and diversified peers. Additionally, the slow market penetration of new products like Nexus and Avant, coupled with increased competition from major players such as Intel and AMD, further contributes to the Sell rating. Without significant growth to justify the premium valuation, Jang maintains a cautious stance on the stock.