Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI)

sp500 in maximums.

Thirteen billion dollar Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) designs, manufactures and markets analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits used in virtually all types of electronic equipment. This stock will pay Fools to hold it as they gain higher prices! ADI pays almost 3% in a dividend. Earnings and revenues were down last year, but P/E is average 19. P/S and P/B ratios are 4.4 and 3. ADI is UP 16% YTD. After a correction, EMA is UP and currently on track to recover $43.28 highs in 2011.

Adi is not a stock for investing, but for trading. Smart guys profit from thr perpetual up/down pattern of this company.

inventory increased slightly - rev. decreased due to slow orders.270 basic points rev growth 1yr 8.40%
esp growth 1yr growth 21.80 rev 12Q 1.32 B
div trailing 12Q 0.55

12/17

Cheap

Low valuation, strong growth, strong margins, dividend growth, increasing need for chips in everyday devices, healthy balance sheet compared to competitors.

Communication in our society is always in demand

valueline!

Filling out my CAPS player with highly-ranked dividend payers.

Stable Dividends Screen

Qualifies for my stable dividends screen

Great products and a great future in their MEMS department, these guys seem to invest properly in their own future. I'll be sticking with them for a while.

ADI's products benefit from teh trends towards digitization of the economy - smart meters, smartphones, etc...digital signals need to be converted to/from analog signals (real world phenomena - eg. sound, video, temperature, etc). So strong mega trends are supporting this stock. They are the global leader in converter technology and their customers are asking them to venture into providing more devices that are complementary to their converters...eg. digital signal processing which further conditions the signal. Power management is also a key area that analog chips can provide - and reducing power consumption is a top objective in every corner of the world these days. With no debt, a lot of cash, good cash flow, and limited competition from China due to the fragmented nature of this market, and customization added to the products by its customers - barriers to entry are higher than other segments of the semiconductor space, and capital expenditures are also less needy given analog manufacturing does not require the most advanced equipment like microprocessors do (think intel). Mgmt has a long tenure at the helm, they know the market well...collect the fat dividend yield and cheap valuation at at PEGY of near 1.0...enjoy the ride. I know I will.

Profile
Analog Devices Inc.
3 Technology Way
Norwood, MA 02062
United States - Map
Phone: 781-329-4700
Fax: 781-461-3113
Website: www.analog.com

Details
Index Membership: S&P 500
S&P 1500 Super Comp
Sector: Technology
Industry: Semiconductor - Broad Line
Full Time Employees: 8,300

Business Summary
Analog Devices, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits used in industrial, communication, computer, and consumer applications. The company?s products convert real-world phenomena, such as light, sound, temperature, motion, and pressure into electrical signals. Its products are used in a range of electronic equipment, including industrial process controls, factory automation systems, instrumentation products, energy management systems, defense electronics, automobiles, medical imaging equipment, portable wireless communication devices, cellular base stations, central office networking equipment, computers, digital cameras, and digital televisions. The company sells its products worldwide through direct sales force, third-party distributors, and independent sales representatives, as well as through its Web site. Analog Devices, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts.

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Earnings beat

Have owned for many years, been a very good company, would like a few more like this one.

Analog devices has had a good run but there is still room for growth. It's not too late for this Company. This is one of the best Run Semiconductor Company in the market.

Ready to breakout with the semi's. Like the dividend too!