Analog Devices Slides to 195th in Liquidity Amid Market Volatility as Semiconductor Sector Splits on Mixed Signals

On August 14, 2025, Analog Devices (ADI) closed at $236.21, down 0.60%, with a trading volume of 2.166 million shares. The stock’s daily range was $232.97 to $236.87, and its 52-week range extended from $158.65 to $247.73. Total trading volume represented a 43.36% decline compared to the prior day, ranking ADI 195th in market liquidity. The company’s market cap stood at $117.219 billion, with a P/E ratio of 64.19 and a forward dividend yield of 1.67%.

ADI’s performance aligns with broader market volatility, though its trailing 12-month return of 12.17% outperformed the S&P 500’s 9.98% YTD gain. Analysts highlight mixed signals in the semiconductor sector, with ADI’s earnings date set for August 20, 2025. The stock’s overnight trading activity on the Blue Ocean ATS showed minimal movement, closing at $236.00, reflecting cautious investor sentiment ahead of key corporate developments.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to now delivered moderate returns. The 1-day return was 0.98%, with a total return of 31.52% over 365 days. This indicates the strategy captured some short-term momentum but also reflected market volatility and potential timing risks.