Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) VP Sunil Gupta Sells 2,168 Shares

Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) VP Sunil Gupta sold 2,168 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.58, for a total value of $98,817.44. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 95,766 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,365,014.28. This trade represents a 2.21% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Sunil Gupta also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, January 29th, Sunil Gupta sold 1,698 shares of Power Integrations stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.50, for a total value of $78,957.00.

Power Integrations Stock Down 5.3%

NASDAQ POWI traded down $2.51 during trading on Friday, hitting $44.69. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 83,745 shares, compared to its average volume of 898,710. Power Integrations, Inc. has a 52 week low of $30.86 and a 52 week high of $68.20. The firm has a market cap of $2.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 144.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.49 and a beta of 1.37. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $39.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $41.77.

Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.04. Power Integrations had a net margin of 4.03% and a return on equity of 4.49%. The business had revenue of $103.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $103.02 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.30 earnings per share. Power Integrations’s revenue was down 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Power Integrations, Inc. will post 0.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Power Integrations Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a $0.215 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. This is an increase from Power Integrations’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. Power Integrations’s dividend payout ratio is 270.97%.

Power Integrations News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Power Integrations this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — EPS $0.23 vs. $0.19 estimate and revenue roughly in line at $103.2M; company issued Q1 revenue guidance of $104M–$109M (around consensus), and commentary emphasized industrial growth, which helped lift sentiment. Power Integrations beats Q4 expectations, shares rise on solid guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised — board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.215/share (2.4% increase vs prior $0.21), with ex-dividend on Feb 27 and payment Mar 31; supports income investors and signals cash-return confidence.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst reaffirmation — Benchmark Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $55 price target (~16.5% upside vs recent price), which can attract momentum and buy-side interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Restructuring and cost focus — company announced a workforce reduction (~7%) and new cost measures intended to improve margins and accelerate profit recovery, a near-term headwind but potentially positive for longer-term profitability. Power Integrations outlines industrial growth and new cost focus as restructuring reduces workforce by 7%
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate/leadership items — filings note board actions including indemnification agreements and leadership-related notices; watch for any follow-ups but no immediate financial impact flagged. Power Integrations Announces Leadership Changes and Profit Recovery
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — several insiders (VPs and a director) disclosed stock sales in early February totaling meaningful dollar amounts; persistent insider selling can be viewed negatively by the market even if explained as routine diversification. SEC filing example
• Negative Sentiment: Rising inventories — reports note inventory levels increased in the quarter, which could signal softer near-term demand or channel stocking issues and may pressure future sales/margins if not resolved. No Surprises In Power Integrations’s Q4 Sales Numbers But Inventory Levels Increase

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in Power Integrations by 5.4% during the 1st quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,053 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $255,000 after purchasing an additional 261 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its stake in Power Integrations by 5.0% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 75,792 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,827,000 after acquiring an additional 3,622 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in Power Integrations by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 33,680 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,701,000 after acquiring an additional 1,461 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Power Integrations by 14.9% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 572,360 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $28,904,000 after acquiring an additional 74,107 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its position in shares of Power Integrations by 15.5% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 174,754 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $8,825,000 after purchasing an additional 23,389 shares during the last quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

POWI has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 price target on shares of Power Integrations in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Power Integrations in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research cut shares of Power Integrations from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their price objective on Power Integrations from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $61.00.

Power Integrations Company Profile

Power Integrations, Inc, based in Hillsboro, Oregon, specializes in the design and development of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion. The company’s products are used to convert and regulate electrical power in a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics and industrial systems to communications equipment and electric vehicle charging. By providing compact, reliable, and highly integrated solutions, Power Integrations aims to reduce system size, improve efficiency, and simplify thermal management for its customers.

The firm’s product portfolio encompasses isolated and non-isolated switching controllers for both AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion.