Should I buy or sell Valens Semiconductor stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valens Semiconductor in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VLN shares. View VLN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Valens Semiconductor's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Valens Semiconductor's shares. Their VLN share price targets range from $4.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $5.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 111.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VLN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have VLN shares performed in 2024?

Valens Semiconductor's stock was trading at $2.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VLN stock has decreased by 3.5% and is now trading at $2.3650. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Valens Semiconductor?

Valens Semiconductor saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 196,400 shares, an increase of 24.1% from the February 29th total of 158,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 260,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Valens Semiconductor's Short Interest .

When is Valens Semiconductor's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our VLN earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Valens Semiconductor's earnings call?

Valens Semiconductor will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Valens Semiconductor's earnings last quarter?

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE:VLN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.07. The business had revenue of $21.94 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.80 million. Valens Semiconductor had a negative net margin of 23.36% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.05%.

What ETF holds Valens Semiconductor's stock?

ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF holds 3,112 shares of VLN stock, representing 0.01% of its portfolio.

What guidance has Valens Semiconductor issued on next quarter's earnings?

Valens Semiconductor updated its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.0 million-$11.2 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.1 million.

How do I buy shares of Valens Semiconductor?

Shares of VLN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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50-Day Range: $1.97
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52-Week Range: $1.91
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Volume: 224,705 shs
Average Volume: 280,375 shs
Market Capitalization: $246.34 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $5.00

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Valens Semiconductor MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 111.4% Upside
$5.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.34% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.22) to ($0.13) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.39 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

493rd out of 590 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

77th out of 87 stocks

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Valens Semiconductor has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Valens Semiconductor has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.34% of the float of Valens Semiconductor has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Valens Semiconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Valens Semiconductor has recently increased by 16.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Valens Semiconductor does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Valens Semiconductor does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VLN.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Valens Semiconductor this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Valens Semiconductor insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
58.92% of the stock of Valens Semiconductor is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 33.90% of the stock of Valens Semiconductor is held by institutions.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Valens Semiconductor are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.22) to ($0.13) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Valens Semiconductor is -12.45, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Valens Semiconductor is -12.45, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Valens Semiconductor has a P/B Ratio of 1.50. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Valens Semiconductor Stock (NYSE:VLN)

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. engages in the provision of semiconductor products for the audio-video and automotive industries. The company offers HDBaseT technology, which enables the simultaneous delivery of ultra-high-definition digital video and audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals, and power through a single long-reach cable. It also provides audio-video solutions for the enterprise, education, industrial, digital signage, industrial, and medical markets. In addition, it offers automotive chipsets that support advanced driver-assistance systems, automotive data solutions, infotainment, telematics, and backbone connectivity. The company's product series include VS100, VS2000, VS3000, VS6000, VS7000, Valens USB and power extender, Valens VS6320, USB 3.2 Gen1 extension chipset, VA6000, and VA7000. It has a collaboration with iCatch Technology to develop a 360-degree multi-camera videoconferencing solution. The company operates in Israel, China, Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, Germany, Hungary, and internationally. Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel.

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VLN Stock News Headlines

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Valens Semiconductor to Announce First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 8, 2024

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Valens Semiconductor Collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Complete EMC Testing of an Interoperable A-PHY Chip System, Progressing Toward Maturity of Automotive's First Ever Long Reach Connectivity-Integrated Sensor

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Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (VLN) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

February 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE:VLN) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Valens Semiconductor to Participate in the 36th Annual ROTH Conference

February 28, 2024 | benzinga.com

Recap: Valens Semiconductor Q4 Earnings

February 28, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Valens Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

February 22, 2024 | benzinga.com

Valens Semiconductor Stock (NYSE:VLN) Dividends: History, Yield and Dates

February 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results on February 28, 2024

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January 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor Enables Unprecedented, Resilient Surround View Systems for Long Vehicles, with its New VA700R Series, Capable of 40-Meter Multi-Gig Connectivity

January 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Oppenheimer Keeps Their Buy Rating on Valens (VLN)

January 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor and Intel Foundry Services Announce Strategic Relationship for Next Generation A-PHY Product

January 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor to Present its Award-Winning High-Performance Connectivity Solutions at CES 2024

November 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Valens Semiconductor: Growing Market Serves As Catalyst For Explosive Growth, 150%+ Upside Potential

November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor to Participate in the Goldman Sachs 15th Annual Global Automotive Conference in London

November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor's New USB3.2 Extension Solution Named as CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE:VLN) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:VLN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1863006
Web: www.ptktech.com
Phone: 972-9762-6900
Fax: N/A
Employees: 241
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $5.00
High Stock Price Target: $6.00
Low Stock Price Target: $4.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +111.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.19)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-19,660,000.00
Net Margins: -23.36%
Pretax Margin: -23.25%
Return on Equity: -12.05%
Return on Assets: -10.81%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 10.97
Quick Ratio: 10.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $84.16 million
Price / Sales: 2.93
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $1.58 per share
Price / Book: 1.50

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 104,160,000
Free Float: 42,789,000
Market Cap: $246.34 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.32

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Key Executives

Mr. Gideon Y. Ben-Zvi (Age 62)
CEO & Director
Comp: $388k
Mr. Amir Boim (Age 49)
Senior VP of Operations & PMO
Comp: $238k
Mr. Gideon Kedem (Age 64)
Senior VP & Head of Automotive Business
Comp: $266k
Mr. David Chairman (Age 54)
Senior Vice President of R&D
Comp: $259k
Mr. Dror Jerushalmi (Age 62)
Co-Founder & Director
Mr. Massad Eyal
Co-Founder & Senior VP of Core Technologies Development
Mr. Eyran Lida (Age 59)
Co-Founder & CTO
Mr. Nadav Banet
Co-Founder and Director of Software & System Architecture
Mr. Gaby Gur Cohen
Co-Founder and Director of DSP
Mr. Alon Benzaray
Co-Founder and Director of Analog & Mixed Signal

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VLN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Valens Semiconductor stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valens Semiconductor in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VLN shares.
View VLN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Valens Semiconductor's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Valens Semiconductor's shares. Their VLN share price targets range from $4.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $5.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 111.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for VLN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have VLN shares performed in 2024?: Valens Semiconductor's stock was trading at $2.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, VLN stock has decreased by 3.5% and is now trading at $2.3650.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Valens Semiconductor?: Valens Semiconductor saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 196,400 shares, an increase of 24.1% from the February 29th total of 158,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 260,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days. Approximately 0.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
View Valens Semiconductor's Short Interest.
When is Valens Semiconductor's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our VLN earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Valens Semiconductor's earnings call?: Valens Semiconductor will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Valens Semiconductor's earnings last quarter?: Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE:VLN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by $0.07. The business had revenue of $21.94 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $21.80 million. Valens Semiconductor had a negative net margin of 23.36% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.05%.
What ETF holds Valens Semiconductor's stock?: ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF holds 3,112 shares of VLN stock, representing 0.01% of its portfolio.
What guidance has Valens Semiconductor issued on next quarter's earnings?: Valens Semiconductor updated its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.0 million-$11.2 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.1 million.
How do I buy shares of Valens Semiconductor?: Shares of VLN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Valens Semiconductor MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Valens Semiconductor Stock (NYSE:VLN)

VLN Stock Price History

VLN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

VLN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™