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Electronic components stocks
Ready to invest in the electronics industry? Consider these 7 stocks.
The best electronic components stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
7 electronic components stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the electronics industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
- Corning Incorporated (GLW)
- TE Connectivity (TEL)
- Jabil Circuit (JBL)
- Plug Power (PLUG)
- Cree (CREE)
- Vicor Corporation (VICR)
- Amphenol Corporation (APH)
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Take a deeper dive into electronic components stocks
If you're interested in investing in the electronics industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Corning Incorporated (GLW)
Corning Incorporated engages in display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences businesses worldwide. The company's Display Technologies segment offers glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes used in televisions, notebook computers, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices. Its Optical Communications segment provides optical fibers and cables; and hardware and equipment products, including cable assemblies, fiber optic hardware and connectors, optical components and couplers, closures, network interface devices, and other accessories.
Corning Incorporated stock opened the day at $37.17 after a previous close of $37.21. The latest price was $37.23 (25-minute delay). Corning Incorporated is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD14.5 billion and employs 61,200 staff.
- Market capitalization: $26,698,184,704
- P/E ratio: 25.4919
- PEG ratio: 1.1918
2. TE Connectivity (TEL)
TE Connectivity Ltd. , together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells connectivity and sensor solutions in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia"Pacific, and the Americas. The company operates through three segments: Transportation Solutions, Industrial Solutions, and Communications Solutions.
TE Connectivity stock opened the day at $159.32 after a previous close of $160.06. The latest price was $156.41 (25-minute delay). TE Connectivity is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$15.5 billion and employs 85,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $39,167,082,496
- P/E ratio: 15.6414
- PEG ratio: 1.3443
3. Jabil Circuit (JBL)
Jabil Inc. provides manufacturing services and solutions worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Electronics Manufacturing Services and Diversified Manufacturing Services.
Jabil Circuit stock opened the day at $56.86 after a previous close of $56.40. The latest price was $57.89 (25-minute delay). Jabil Circuit is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$31.9 billion and employs 260,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $7,468,914,176
- P/E ratio: 9.0689
- PEG ratio: 0.91
4. Plug Power (PLUG)
Plug Power Inc. provides hydrogen fuel cell turnkey solutions for the mobility, material handling, and stationary power markets in North America and internationally. It focuses on proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell and fuel processing technologies, and fuel cell/battery hybrid technologies, as well as related hydrogen and green hydrogen generation, storage, and dispensing infrastructure.
Plug Power stock opened the day at $16.71 after a previous close of $17.13. The latest price was $16.20 (25-minute delay). Plug Power is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$571.2 million and employs 2,249 staff.
- Market capitalization: $10,543,979,520
- PEG ratio: -0.27
5. 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.
Cree stock opened the day at $94.37 after a previous close of $93.55. The latest price was $94.88 (25-minute delay). Cree is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$525.6 million and employs 3,466 staff.
- Market capitalization: $9,169,296,384
- PEG ratio: 7.32
6. Vicor Corporation (VICR)
Vicor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and power systems for converting electrical power in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company offers a range of brick-format DC-DC converters; complementary components; and input and output voltage, and output power products, as well as electrical and mechanical accessories. It also provides custom power systems solutions.
Vicor Corporation stock opened the day at $106.36 after a previous close of $105.42. The latest price was $107.01 (25-minute delay). Vicor Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$358.8 million and employs 1,027 staff.
- Market capitalization: $2,654,251,520
- P/E ratio: 58.6117
- PEG ratio: 0
7. Amphenol Corporation (APH)
Amphenol Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, primarily designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Harsh Environment Solutions, Communications Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems. The company offers connectors and connector systems, including harsh environment data, power, high-speed, fiber optic, and radio frequency interconnect products; busbars and power distribution systems; and other connectors.
Amphenol Corporation stock opened the day at $69.70 after a previous close of $69.10. The latest price was $70.31 (25-minute delay). Amphenol Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.5 billion and employs 90,000 staff.
- Market capitalization: $39,321,534,464
- P/E ratio: 24.4432
- PEG ratio: 2.3664
How to buy electronic components stocks
Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one or more of these electronic components stocks.
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- Open and fund your brokerage account. You’ll need personal and financial details, like your contact and bank information.
- Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like GLW or TEL.
- Decide on how many to buy. Some brokers will allow you to purchase fractional shares, while others require you to purchase whole shares.
- Choose an order type. Invest in the electronic components stocks now with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price.
- Buy the stock. Tap or click the Buy button on your brokerage account. Once you’ve invested in the electronics industry, track how your stock performs to decide when it’s time to sell.
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in electronic components stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — electronic components stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the electronics industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.More guides on Finder
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