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STMicroelectronics Slides as Weak Near-Term Outlook and Chip Selloff Pressure Shares

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STMicroelectronics (STM) is down 5.6% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. ([newsroom.st.com](https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c3403.html))

Analysis: The most likely driver is a mix of lingering disappointment from STMicroelectronics’ recent quarterly report and a fresh sector-wide semiconductor selloff. Investors appear to be weighing the company’s softer-than-expected near-term profitability and outlook against a broader retreat in chip stocks tied to worries about AI spending, financing, and rising competition from China. ([live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/stmicroelectronics-profit-misses-estimates-shares-fall-14))

Details:

  • STMicroelectronics posted second-quarter net revenue of $3.49 billion, gross margin of 34.8%, and net income of $222 million in its July 23 earnings release. ([newsroom.st.com](https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c3403.html))
  • The company guided for about $3.70 billion in third-quarter revenue at the midpoint, and the market treated that as slightly light versus expectations despite an improving margin outlook. ([newsroom.st.com](https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c3403.html))
  • Management also pointed to charges tied to impairment, restructuring, phase-outs, and accounting effects from the NXP sensor business acquisition, which helped explain the profit shortfall. ([live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/stmicroelectronics-profit-misses-estimates-shares-fall-14))
  • Today’s move also fits a wider chip rout, as semiconductor shares sold off globally on renewed concerns over AI infrastructure economics and stronger Chinese competition. ([au.investing.com](https://au.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/samsung-sk-hynix-slide-amid-nvidia-financing-worries-china-competition-4555278))
  • Sources:

    ST News ([newsroom.st.com](https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c3403.html)), Reuters ([live.euronext.com](https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/stmicroelectronics-profit-misses-estimates-shares-fall-14)), SEC ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/932787/000093278726000040/stmicroelectronicsraisesit.htm))

    Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

    $STM Hedge Fund Activity

    We have seen 256 institutional investors add shares of $STM stock to their portfolio, and 122 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

    Here are some of the largest recent moves:

    To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.

    $STM Congressional Stock Trading

    Members of Congress have traded $STM stock 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 1 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $STM stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:

    To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard. You can access data on congressional stock trades through the Quiver Quantitative API Congress trades endpoint.

    $STM Price Targets

    Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $STM recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $STM in the last 6 months, with a median target of $66.5.

    Here are some recent targets:

    • Vijay Rakesh from Mizuho set a target price of $84.0 on 06/03/2026
    • Didier Scemama from B of A Securities set a target price of $83.0 on 06/02/2026
    • Joshua Buchalter from TD Cowen set a target price of $50.0 on 04/24/2026
    • Christopher Rolland from Susquehanna set a target price of $40.0 on 02/23/2026

    This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.

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