ON Semiconductor said it prioritized AI data center shipments, with supply expected to improve in the second half. Management guides AI data center revenue to more than double in 2026 as demand for power-management chips grows for next-gen AI servers. The shift could reallocate chip supply across industries if AI growth persists.
On Semiconductor topped Q2 with 0.74 EPS and $1.6 billion in revenue, beating forecasts. Management highlighted stronger AI-driven demand and expansion of Treo and high-voltage power solutions, with the AI data center segment as the fastest-growing. The company now guides that 2026 revenue could more than double, signaling meaningful long-term upside if demand holds.
ON Semiconductor announced an all-stock acquisition of Synaptics, valuing the deal around $7 billion in enterprise value, expanding its sensor and human-interface portfolio. The news sparked a roughly 13% pre-market drop in ON shares, reflecting dilution and integration concerns, though potential long-term gains come from expanded automotive and IoT sensor exposure.
Onsemi said it will acquire Synaptics in an all-stock deal valued at about $7 billion, expanding its sensor and human-machine interface capabilities. The combination could bolster growth in automotive and consumer sensing by leveraging Synaptics' fingerprint and display technologies with ON's power semis. Dilution and integration risk loom until terms, timing, and approvals are disclosed.
ON Semiconductor's Q1 results surpassed analysts' expectations with 64 cents per share earnings and $1.51 billion revenue. The company highlighted strong growth in AI data center revenue and projected positive earnings guidance for Q2, marking a recovery point in demand.
B of A Securities upgraded ON Semiconductor to Buy with a new price target of $85, citing strong cash flow and growth potential in EBIT margins despite current industry challenges. The upcoming earnings report on May 4, 2026, will likely serve as the next key catalyst impacting the stock's momentum.