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MCHP (Microchip Technology) 50-Day SMA : $77.68 (As of Oct. 31, 2024)


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What is Microchip Technology 50-Day SMA?

Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.

The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.

As of today (2024-10-31), Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA is $77.68. It's 20-Day SMA is $76.81 and 200-Day SMA is $85.73.


Competitive Comparison of Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Microchip Technology's 50-Day SMA falls into.



Microchip Technology  (NAS:MCHP) 50-Day SMA Calculation

The formula for calculating SMA is:

SMA=( P1 + P2 + ... + Pn ) / n

where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Microchip Technology  (NAS:MCHP) 50-Day SMA Explanation

Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.

SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.

Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.


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Microchip Technology Business Description

Address
2355 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85224-6199
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.
Executives
James Eric Bjornholt officer: VP and CFO MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED, 2355 WEST CHANDLER BOULEVARD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Matthew W Chapman director 400 SW SIXTH AVENUE, SUITE 200, PORTLAND OR 97204
Karlton D Johnson director C/O MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED, 2355 W. CHANDLER BOULEVARD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Stephen V Drehobl officer: VP, Security, MCU & Tech Div.
Steve Sanghi director, officer: President, CEO, Chairman 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Robert A. Rango director 5300 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, IRVINE CA 92617
Richard J Simoncic officer: VP, Microperipheral Prod Div 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Mitchell R Little officer: VP, WW Sales and Appns. 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Ganesh Moorthy officer: VP, MCU and Auto. Div. MICROCHIP, 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Wade F Meyercord director 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
L B Day director 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
Karen Marie Rapp director C/O NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION, 11500 NORTH MOPAC, AUSTIN TX 78759
Esther Johnson director 8731 S 600 W, CLAYPOOL IN 46510
Hugo Martinez Albert J director 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199
David S Lambert officer: VP, Fab Operations 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD, CHANDLER AZ 85224-6199