A published headline says ON Semiconductor’s earnings are expected to grow. But the supplied facts include no earnings forecast or supporting details.
A headline dated October 26, 2026, asks whether investors should buy ON Semiconductor shares based on expected earnings growth. The headline is the catalyst, but the available information doesn’t identify the forecast, its source, the reporting period, or an upcoming earnings date. The figures provided describe the stock and company, not the basis for the growth expectation.
Investor takeaway: The supplied facts don’t quantify the earnings-growth claim. Investors can review the reported stock figures, but can’t verify the forecast from this information alone.
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ON Semiconductor Corporation
ON.US
ON.US
ON Semiconductor Corporation
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$28.13B
P/E
46.6x
52W high
$134.92
52W low
$44.56
1W change
+1.29%
Beta
2.05
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 31 analysts covering ON · as of Oct 26, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast ON stock price to rise 37.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Buy3.90 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$102.00
+37.7% Upside
Previously C$102.81 on Oct 23, 2026
Current Price
C$74.06
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (31 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ON's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
53.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
73.2%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-40.8%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$64.02
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$70.55 | C$58.69 – C$84.81 |
| 60 trading days | C$67.21 | C$51.81 – C$87.19 |
| 90 trading days | C$64.02 | C$46.55 – C$88.06 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Latest reported close: US$75.13
The close was 0.1% below the 50-day moving average of US$75.18 and 8.4% below the 200-day average of US$82.02. These price comparisons don’t support the earnings-growth claim.
Bull case
The headline points to expected earnings growth, and the supplied figures show ON shares up 30.62% year to date.
Bear case
The supplied information includes no earnings estimate, comparison period, or company guidance to support the headline’s growth expectation.
What happened: a headline points to expected earnings growth
The October 26 headline, “ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?” presents earnings growth as an expectation. But the supplied facts don’t give a forecast, identify its source, or specify the period. They also include no company earnings release or guidance supporting the claim. A next-day headline about AI infrastructure stocks provides background, but no new information about ON Semiconductor’s earnings. For company and stock details, see ON Semiconductor’s stock page.
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What the numbers show: shares closed at US$75.13
ON Semiconductor’s latest supplied close was US$75.13. Shares rose 2.51% in one day and 1.29% in one week, but fell 4.07% over one month. The year-to-date change was +30.62%.
Latest reported volume was 106,216 shares, or 0.82 times the 20-day average of 10,410,903 shares. The close was 0.1% below the 50-day moving average and 8.4% below the 200-day average. Other supplied figures include a P/E of 46.6129, a 10.2% profit margin, and trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$1.55. These figures provide context, but don’t confirm future earnings growth.
What to watch next: the missing forecast details
The key question is what supports the headline’s expectation. The supplied facts include no earnings estimate, comparison period, or company guidance. A future earnings report or company update could provide relevant details, but no date or specific upcoming event is given here. Analyst targets and ratings are also included, but they’re separate from the earnings claim and don’t establish that earnings will grow. Investors can review the figures and any later company disclosures on ON Semiconductor’s stock page.
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