12 semiconductor stocks to watch

Considering investing in semiconductor stocks? While the best semiconductor stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some semiconductor stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the technology sector. Keep reading to learn more about semiconductor stocks and how to start investing.

12 popular semiconductor stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the technology industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Applied Materials (AMAT.US)	(data unavailable)	$201 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)	(data unavailable)	$354.1 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Analog Devices (ADI.US)	(data unavailable)	$129.9 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Broadcom (AVGO.US)	(data unavailable)	$1.9 trillion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Intel Corporation (INTC.US)	(data unavailable)	$190.8 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA.US)	(data unavailable)	$4.4 trillion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Micron Technology (MU.US)	(data unavailable)	$266.1 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM.US)	(data unavailable)	$181.3 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Microchip Technology (MCHP.US)	(data unavailable)	$29 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS.US)	(data unavailable)	$9.8 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Cree (CREE.US)	(data unavailable)	$9.2 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Xilinx (XLNX.US)	(data unavailable)	$48.4 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in semiconductor stock

The technology industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering semiconductor stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in semiconductor stock

1. Research the technology industry. Before investing, learn about the semiconductor stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the semiconductor stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like AMAT or AMD. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are semiconductor stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in semiconductor stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—semiconductor stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the technology industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best semiconductor stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best semiconductor stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong semiconductor stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular semiconductor stocks in or related to the technology industry to help narrow down your options:

• Applied Materials (AMAT)
• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
• Analog Devices (ADI)
• Broadcom (AVGO)
• Intel Corporation (INTC)
• NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
• Micron Technology (MU)
• Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
• Microchip Technology (MCHP)
• Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)
• Cree (CREE)
• Xilinx (XLNX)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some semiconductor stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each semiconductor stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Applied Materials (AMAT)

Applied Materials, Inc. engages in the provision of manufacturing equipment, services, and software to the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Applied Materials's outstanding shares	$201 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$13.8 billion
Profit margin	24.67%
Revenue (TTM)	$28.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$8.65
52-week stock price range	$122.79 – $252.66

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. operates as a semiconductor company worldwide. It operates in three segments: Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Advanced Micro Devices's outstanding shares	$354.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$16.5 billion
Profit margin	10.32%
Revenue (TTM)	$32 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.91
52-week stock price range	$76.48 – $267.08

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Analog Devices (ADI)

Analog Devices, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, testing, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs), software, and subsystems products in the United States, rest of North and South America, Europe, Japan, China, and rest of Asia. It provides data converter products, which translate real-world analog signals into digital data, as well as translates digital data into analog signals; power management and reference products for power conversion, driver monitoring, sequencing, and energy management applications in the automotive, communications, industrial, and consumer markets; and power ICs that include performance, integration, and software design simulation tools for accurate power supply designs.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Analog Devices's outstanding shares	$129.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$6.8 billion
Profit margin	20.58%
Revenue (TTM)	$11 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.56
52-week stock price range	$157.30 – $268.47

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Broadcom (AVGO)

Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Broadcom's outstanding shares	$1.9 trillion
Gross profit (TTM)	$46.3 billion
Profit margin	31.59%
Revenue (TTM)	$59.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.91
52-week stock price range	$137.54 – $403.00

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Intel Corporation (INTC)

Intel Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells computing and related products and services worldwide. It operates through Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other segments. The company offers microprocessor and chipset, stand-alone SoC, and multichip package; Computer Systems and Devices; hardware products comprising CPUs, graphics processing units (GPUs), accelerators, and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs); and memory and storage, connectivity and networking, and other semiconductor products.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Intel Corporation's outstanding shares	$190.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$17.6 billion
Profit margin	0.37%
Revenue (TTM)	$53.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.06
52-week stock price range	$17.67 – $42.48

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)

NVIDIA Corporation, a computing infrastructure company, provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Compute & Networking segment includes its Data Centre accelerated computing platforms and artificial intelligence solutions and software; networking; automotive platforms and autonomous and electric vehicle solutions; Jetson for robotics and other embedded platforms; and DGX Cloud computing services. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating industrial AI and digital twin applications.

Market Capitalization The total market value of NVIDIA Corporation's outstanding shares	$4.4 trillion
Gross profit (TTM)	$131.1 billion
Profit margin	53.01%
Revenue (TTM)	$187.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.05
52-week stock price range	$86.61 – $212.19

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Micron Technology (MU)

Micron Technology, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells memory and storage products in the United States, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, China, India, and internationally. It operates through the Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU); Core Data Center Business Unit (CDCBU); Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU); and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU) segments.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Micron Technology's outstanding shares	$266.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$14.9 billion
Profit margin	22.85%
Revenue (TTM)	$37.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$7.59
52-week stock price range	$61.44 – $260.58

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)

QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Qualcomm Incorporated's outstanding shares	$181.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$24.5 billion
Profit margin	12.51%
Revenue (TTM)	$44.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$5.01
52-week stock price range	$119.40 – $205.95

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Microchip Technology (MCHP)

Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments, Semiconductor Products and Technology Licensing. The company offers general purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit mixed-signal microcontrollers; 32-bit and 64-bit embedded mixed-signal microprocessors; and specialized mixed-signal microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human machine interface, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity applications.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Microchip Technology's outstanding shares	$29 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.3 billion
Profit margin	-4.39%
Revenue (TTM)	$4.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$0.46
52-week stock price range	$33.33 – $75.98

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Skyworks Solutions (SWKS)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers amplifiers, antenna tuners, attenuators, automotive tuners and digital radios, wireless ASoC, DC/DC converters, demodulators, detectors, digital power isolators, diodes, directional couplers, diversity receive modules, filters, front-end modules, hybrids, light emitting diode drivers, low noise amplifiers, mixers, modulators, and optocouplers/optoisolators.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Skyworks Solutions's outstanding shares	$9.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.7 billion
Profit margin	11.67%
Revenue (TTM)	$4.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.08
52-week stock price range	$46.49 – $91.63

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Cree (CREE)

Cree, Inc. provides lighting-class light emitting diode (LED) and semiconductor products for power and radio-frequency (RF) applications in the United States, China, Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Wolfspeed and LED Products.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Cree's outstanding shares	$9.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$164.6 million
Profit margin	-99.68%
Revenue (TTM)	$525.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$4.67

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Xilinx (XLNX)

Xilinx, Inc. designs, develops, and markets programmable devices and associated technologies worldwide. The company offers integrated circuits (ICs) in the form of programmable logic devices (PLDs), such as programmable system on chips, and three dimensional ICs; adaptive compute acceleration platform; software design tools to program the PLDs; software development environments and embedded platforms; targeted reference designs; printed circuit boards; and intellectual property (IP) core licenses covering Ethernet, memory controllers, Interlaken, and peripheral component interconnect express interfaces, as well as domain-specific IP in the areas of embedded, digital signal processing and connectivity, and market-specific IP cores.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Xilinx's outstanding shares	$48.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.2 billion
Profit margin	25.27%
Revenue (TTM)	$3.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.72

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding semiconductor stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of semiconductor stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the technology industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about semiconductor stocks

• What are semiconductor stocks?

  Semiconductor stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the semiconductor sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying semiconductor stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top semiconductor stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" semiconductor stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the technology industry?

  You can keep track of the latest technology news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the technology industry.

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