A pullback looms in this chipmaker after it doubled. Trading the potential decline with options
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By Tony Zhang
Published on April 29, 2026.
On Semiconductor, a chipmaker that doubled from the low $50s to $100 in just a few months, may be running ahead of its fundamentals. The stock has nearly doubled as investors rushed into companies related to EV and AI data-center power. However, the company's core automotive business is still operating with declining growth and weak margins. The company's recent results have been attributed to inventory overhangs, auto weakness, and competition from Chinese players. Despite this, ON's stock is being valued on the idea of a rebound in EV and industrial demand, which is seen as more uneven and policy-driven than its peers. The firm's financial performance has been poor, with its shares trading like a "clean cyclical winner" on valuation despite slower revenue growth and a 2% net margin. The potential for a sharp retracement towards the $70 range is also considered a technical risk.
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