Onsemi well positioned for rising data center power demand, Jefferies says

Jefferies believes Onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) is well positioned to benefit from rising data center power demand. The broker argues that concerns about margins are overstated and expects margins to rise with volume increases and cost reductions. Jefferies raised its 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates and 2027 EPS forecast, citing favorable pricing and new product wins.

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ONBullishMed
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Why it matters

The upgrade may attract short‑term buying interest and lift sentiment.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade highlights growth opportunities that could influence sector peers.

03

What to watch

Potential supply‑chain constraints for silicon‑carbide and gallium‑nitride components.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: today

Background

Jefferies analyst commentary on Onsemi's positioning in the growing data‑center power market.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ONBullishMedium confidence
Context

Jefferies raised its 2026-27 revenue and EPS forecasts for Onsemi and highlighted new data‑center power opportunities.

Expected impact

Potential modest price appreciation over the next weeks.

Evidence & confidence

Higher margin outlook and new product revenue timelines could improve earnings visibility.

Market effects

Boosts outlook for data‑center power‑semiconductor segment.

May benefit US semiconductor and data‑center equipment makers.

Supports broader AI‑infrastructure investment theme.

Counterpoint

If margin targets are overly optimistic, the upgrade could be premature.

Key entities

  • Onsemi

    US‑listed semiconductor manufacturer (NASDAQ:ON).

  • Jefferies

    Equity research firm providing the upgrade.

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