Semtech Corp

• Earnings Previews of Two Acquirers

  By Damon Churchwell - February 26, 2013 | Tickers: PVH, SMTC, VFC

  Semtech's (NASDAQ: SMTC) buyout of Canadian firm Gennum last March had an immediate impact on its earnings. Despite the positive effect, the semiconductor maker’s profits probably slumped in its fiscal 2013 (ended in January). Still, Semtech is a resilient company, and the next 12 months look to be better in terms of bottom-line comparisons.

  Elsewhere, apparel producer PVH (NYSE: PVH) recently closed the purchase of fellow manufacturer the more »

• Screening For 5 Star Growth Monsters

  By Chad Henage - March 23, 2012 | Tickers: SMTC, STM

  I routinely use the Stock Screener on Motley Fool CAPS. The screener allows me to look for certain characteristics, and I also get the benefit of the CAPS community's combined intelligence. There is a screen I run on a regular basis. I call it the zero debt, 5 star growth monster. Quite honestly the screen is tough enough that I usually only get a few companies, and sometimes none. Today this screen returned one name Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC). The screen has the following parameters:

  1. 0 debt-to-equity ratio

  2. current ratio 2 or better

  3. revenue growth 20%+

  4. EPS growth 25%+

  5. return on equity 15%+