Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
1-6 trading days
Expected figures are probability-weighted from our historical pattern database; Trade R:R is measured from the entry, target and stop levels.
Current Setup
Semtech is forming a bullish pennant pattern with the stock currently at $133.58, trading between support at $103.10 and resistance at $148.00. The structure score of 14.0/15 and breakout score of 13.0/13 indicate clean chart mechanics with a well-defined consolidation. Volume remains inline at 1.06x average (2.21M shares), with a volume score of 11.0/12 suggesting adequate participation. RSI at 51.1 shows neutral momentum—neither overbought nor oversold—positioning for a clean breakout interpretation. The overall pattern quality score of 80/98 reflects high-conviction setup mechanics.
Stock Context
Semtech achieved record $1.05 billion in net sales for fiscal year 2026, reflecting 15% annual growth. Recent quarterly results show strong fundamentals: Q1 FY2026 sales reached $251.1 million with 22% year-over-year growth, and non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share of $0.38 versus $0.06 a year ago. The company reported strong revenue growth in its data center segment with 58% increase in annual revenues, and LoRa technology revenues increased 34% year-over-year. Semtech acquired HFO Corporation, enhancing its position in the optical transceiver market. These earnings beats and strategic acquisitions are driving sustained investor interest after the multi-year uptrend.
What to Expect
A successful bullish pennant breakout should trigger with volume confirmation above $148.00 resistance. The measured move target projects conservatively to $143.55—modest but achievable within near-term timeframe given the pennant compression. Historical win probability of 61.23% indicates slightly better-than-coin-flip odds. Key invalidation occurs below $103.10 support; a close below this level signals pattern failure and potential reversal toward lower support. ATR of 11.01 ($8.24%) suggests typical daily swings of 8%—traders should expect 4-7% intraday volatility during breakout confirmation.
Risk Factors
Beta of 2.49 signals elevated volatility relative to broad market—semiconductor sector swings can amplify drawdowns. The company faces capacity constraints in newly acquired indium phosphide laser production, potentially limiting near-term revenue upside. Ongoing uncertainty regarding the cellular module business divestiture persists with no definitive timeline provided. Adjusted normalized income tax rate is anticipated to increase to 72% for fiscal year 2027, pressuring bottom-line profitability. The stock sits 24.7% below its 52-week high at $177.35, indicating prior resistance at elevated levels that could re-constrain rallies. Semiconductor sector remains cyclical; macro deterioration or inventory corrections could violently break this setup.
How We Find and Score This Setup
We scan more than 6,000 NYSE and NASDAQ stocks every trading day and compare each detected pattern against a database of 370,000+ historical detections. Every setup is scored across three dimensions: Structure, Volume, and Breakout Readiness. Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical setups performed over the following 10 trading days. This is a swing trading tool built for multi-day holds. It is not built or tested for day trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SMTC a good swing trade?
SMTC scored 80 out of 98 on our bullish pennant scan, with a 61% historical win probability over a 1-6 trading days hold. Strong setup based on our systematic scoring.
What is the entry, target, and stop loss for this setup?
The setup's reference price is $133.58, with a conservative target of $143.55 and a stop loss at $121.42.
What would invalidate this bullish pennant setup?
A close below the stop loss at $121.42 would invalidate the setup and suggest the pattern has failed.
How is the win probability calculated?
Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical bullish pennant setups performed over the following 10 trading days, drawn from a database of 370,000+ historical pattern detections across 6,000+ NYSE and NASDAQ stocks.