Analog Devices Shares Surge 3.56% on $1.15 Billion Volume Ranking 67th in Market Activity as Analyst Reaffirms Buy Rating

Analog Devices (ADI) closed at $223.15 on August 12, 2025, rising 3.56% as trading volume surged to $1.15 billion—a 47.21% increase from the prior session and ranking the stock 67th in volume among listed equities. The semiconductor maker’s performance outperformed broader market benchmarks, including the S&P 500 and Dow, which recorded declines, while the Nasdaq edged higher.

Citi analyst Christopher Danely reaffirmed a Buy rating for Analog Devices, maintaining a $290 price target. The recommendation is underpinned by robust industrial sector demand, operational efficiency gains, and the company’s potential to exceed Q4 2024 earnings estimates. Despite automotive sector headwinds, the analyst highlighted a favorable growth trajectory, with the market expected to expand quarter-over-quarter. Current valuation metrics show a forward P/E of 29.83, below the industry average of 40.14, and a PEG ratio of 2.03, signaling discounted expectations relative to projected earnings growth.

Analog Devices is set to report earnings on August 20, 2025. Consensus forecasts suggest quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, reflecting a 22.15% year-over-year increase. Full-year estimates project $7.4 in earnings per share and $10.58 billion in revenue, representing 15.99% and 12.21% growth, respectively. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating balanced risk-reward dynamics amid sector-specific challenges.

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