Microchip Technology (MCHP)

• Market cap: $36.3B
• 1 day: -2.76%
• 5 days: 1.33%
• 1 month: 20.76%
• 3 months: 3.83%
• 6 months: -1.1%
• Year to date: 18.11%
• 1 year: 9.24%
• 5 years: -5.05%
• 10 years: 201.12%
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Semiconductors

About: Microchip Technology became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.

Employees: 19,400