--- title: "The Analyst Verdict: Analog Devices In The Eyes Of 16 Experts" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/273266941.md" description: "Recent ratings for Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) from 16 analysts show a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target has risen to $310.25, up 10.12% from the previous target. Key analysts have raised their ratings and price targets, with notable increases from firms like B of A Securities and Stifel. Financial performance indicators reveal a strong net margin of 25.61%, but challenges in return on equity (2.32%) and return on assets (1.64%). Overall, analysts' evaluations reflect evolving market conditions and company performance." datetime: "2026-01-21T18:00:38.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/273266941.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273266941.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/273266941.md) --- # The Analyst Verdict: Analog Devices In The Eyes Of 16 Experts Ratings for Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) were provided by 16 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. **Bullish** **Somewhat Bullish** **Indifferent** **Somewhat Bearish** **Bearish** **Total Ratings** 6 7 3 0 0 **Last 30D** 1 0 0 0 0 **1M Ago** 2 3 0 0 0 **2M Ago** 3 4 3 0 0 **3M Ago** 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $310.25, a high estimate of $375.00, and a low estimate of $258.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $281.75, the current average has increased by 10.12%. ![price target chart](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1769018434_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) ## Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination The standing of Analog Devices among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Vivek Arya B of A Securities Raises Buy $350.00 $320.00 Tore Svanberg Stifel Raises Buy $330.00 $290.00 Rick Schafer Oppenheimer Raises Outperform $350.00 $265.00 Christopher Danely Citigroup Raises Buy $340.00 $290.00 Joe Quatrochi Wells Fargo Raises Overweight $340.00 $265.00 John Vinh Keybanc Raises Overweight $375.00 $330.00 William Stein Truist Securities Raises Hold $291.00 $258.00 Timothy Arcuri UBS Raises Buy $320.00 $280.00 William Stein Truist Securities Raises Hold $258.00 $249.00 Tristan Gerra Baird Raises Outperform $275.00 $250.00 Harlan Sur JP Morgan Raises Overweight $320.00 $310.00 Joe Quatrochi Wells Fargo Raises Equal-Weight $265.00 $250.00 Joseph Moore Morgan Stanley Raises Overweight $293.00 $288.00 Mark Lipacis Evercore ISI Group Lowers Outperform $282.00 $303.00 Vivek Arya B of A Securities Raises Buy $290.00 $275.00 David Williams Benchmark Maintains Buy $285.00 $285.00 ### Key Insights: - **Action Taken:** Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Analog Devices. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. - **Rating:** Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Analog Devices compared to the broader market. - **Price Targets:** Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Analog Devices's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. For valuable insights into Analog Devices's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Analog Devices analyst ratings. ## About Analog Devices Analog Devices Inc is an analog, mixed-signal, and digital-signal processing chipmaker. The firm is engaged in manufacturing converter chips, which are used to translate analog signals to digital and vice versa. The company serves tens of thousands of customers; more than half of its chip sales are to industrial and automotive end markets. ADI's chips are also incorporated into wireless infrastructure equipment. ### Breaking Down Analog Devices's Financial Performance **Market Capitalization:** With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. **Revenue Growth:** Analog Devices's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 October, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of **25.91%**. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector. **Net Margin:** Analog Devices's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive **25.61%** net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability. **Return on Equity (ROE):** The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of **2.32%,** the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders. **Return on Assets (ROA):** Analog Devices's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of **1.64%,** the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets. **Debt Management:** Analog Devices's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of **0.26**. ## The Basics of Analyst Ratings Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks. Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors. 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