Lattice Semiconductor's 5.45 Gain with 290M Volume Ranks 414th in Market Activity

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) closed at $57.58 on August 7, 2025, gaining 5.45% with a trading volume of $0.29 billion, ranking 414th in market activity. The stock’s recent performance reflects mixed signals from investors and analysts.

Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted LSCC in its Q2 2025 investor letter, noting a 21.66% one-year price increase. However, the fund emphasized that while LSCC shows potential, certain AI stocks may offer superior risk-reward profiles. Hedge fund ownership of LSCC declined slightly from 41 to 39 in Q1 2025, indicating cautious positioning among institutional investors.

LSCC’s Q2 earnings report revealed mixed fundamentals. Revenue of $124 million met expectations, but non-GAAP EPS of $0.24 missed estimates by 79%. Analysts revised their 2025 EPS forecasts downward, though revenue targets remained unchanged. The consensus price target of $63.08 suggests limited near-term valuation shifts, with a range of $52 to $72 reflecting divergent views on the stock’s trajectory.

Technical indicators on LSCC’s 15-minute chart signaled potential downward pressure, with a MACD and KDJ Death Cross observed on August 7. This aligns with broader volatility, as the stock’s 52-week high of $70.55 contrasts with its 1-year low of $34.69. Despite positive guidance for Q3 2025 revenue and margin expansion, the technical signals may temper short-term optimism.

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