ON Semiconductor CorporationTD Cowen downgrades onsemi to Hold, cuts price target, citing dilution and limited upside from Synaptics acquisition.
TD Cowen downgraded onsemi to Hold from Buy, arguing that the planned all-stock acquisition of Synaptics complicates the investment thesis despite long-term confidence in automotive and datacenter growth. The brokerage lowered its price target to $110 from $115, citing limited upside after this year's sharp rally. The deal, announced late Thursday, values Synaptics at an enterprise value of about $7 billion and is expected to close in mid-2027. TD Cowen believes the acquisition adds strategic breadth but dilutes onsemi's pure-play narrative, introducing greater exposure to consumer and wireless markets. The firm noted limited detail on revenue synergies and expects meaningful earnings accretion only in 2028 or 2029, with roughly 12% equity dilution for existing shareholders.
ON Semiconductor CorporationTD Cowen downgrades onsemi to Hold, cuts price target, citing dilution and limited upside from Synaptics acquisition.
Synaptics IncorporatedSynaptics is being acquired by onsemi in an all-stock deal valued at ~$7 billion, providing a premium for shareholders.