Semiconductor stocks sold off sharply on Oct. 30 after Intel guided well below expectations on a weakening PC market, and the PHLX Semiconductor index fell 7% in one session. The author argues the sell-off is overdone, citing Bank of America's estimate that U.S. semiconductor revenue could reach $3.2 trillion in 2030, up from $1.7 trillion this year. Nvidia expects fiscal 2027 revenue to rise 90% to nearly $412 billion, while Broadcom forecasts $230 billion in AI semiconductor revenue in fiscal 2028. According to Morningstar, Nvidia's PEG ratio is 0.27 and Broadcom's is 0.99, while Micron trades at about 12 times earnings with a 12-month median price target of $1,575.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 206.69 |
| Change that session | +2.29% |
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