Microchip Technology (MCHP)

• Market cap: $51.6B
• 1 day: 2.47%
• 5 days: 3.68%
• 1 month: -2.52%
• 3 months: 51.83%
• 6 months: 41.77%
• Year to date: 46.46%
• 1 year: 40.2%
• 5 years: 22.29%
• 10 years: 266.87%
• 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: 17,900