Microchip Technology (MCHP)

• Market cap: $49.5B
• 1 day: 3.43%
• 5 days: -5.56%
• 1 month: -7.79%
• 3 months: 40.57%
• 6 months: 35.66%
• Year to date: 40.5%
• 1 year: 34.27%
• 5 years: 19.74%
• 10 years: 244.79%
• 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