Analyst Upside

AU · rank #6 · 2026-06-05

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.
1.455
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.
-0.186
Analyst upside
Consensus target $15.17
+16.0%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+261.26%
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 specialized EDA/TCAD software vendor serving semiconductor foundries and IDMs with process simulation and design tools, competing in a niche where it holds meaningful pricing power against much larger rivals.

Rationale

Strong analyst upside signal (15.95%) backed by 80% revision agreement and positive 30-day EPS revisions across 6 analysts, combined with 261% momentum acceleration, suggests emerging consensus on improved near-term earnings trajectory post-listing.

Material risks

  • 1Geopolitical export control exposure—U.S. restrictions on advanced EDA tool sales to China could materially constrain revenue growth if a significant portion of Silvaco's customer base or end-markets are affected.
  • 2High customer concentration among a small number of large semiconductor/display manufacturers creates revenue volatility and pricing leverage risk if any major customer reduces tool adoption or negotiates aggressively.

Verdict reasoning

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