Analyst Upside

AU · rank #2 · 2026-06-03

SVCO

NASDAQ · $357M

verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
1.829
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.06
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
3
Insider signal (90d)
$0 across 0 unique buyers.
-0.099
Analyst upside
Consensus target $15.17
+24.6%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+223.59%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.83
Gross margin TTM+80.4%
52w high$12.81
Market cap$357M

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

Silvaco is a niche EDA/TCAD software vendor serving semiconductor design and process engineering workflows for foundries, IDMs, and fabless customers.

Rationale

Positive 30-day EPS revisions (+$0.0584), elevated analyst upside (24.6%), strong rating (4.83/5), and 223% momentum acceleration suggest genuine earnings momentum rather than sentiment-only repricing in a small-cap software name.

Material risks

  • 1Semiconductor capex cyclicality and customer project timing volatility could compress bookings and revenue visibility, especially if foundry/IDM capex plans slip.
  • 2Larger EDA incumbents (Synopsys, Cadence) could bundle or acquire competing point solutions, eroding Silvaco's differentiated positioning and customer stickiness.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+3/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'PROCEED'} brief=caller-supplied