ON Semiconductor (ON) Returns To Profitability, Is It A Bargain?
Why ON Semiconductor’s latest earnings matter for investors
ON Semiconductor (ON) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter and first half 2026 results, returning to profitability for the year to date while also issuing earnings guidance for the third quarter.
The company reported second quarter sales of US$1,603.5 million and net income of US$226.8 million, alongside new revenue and earnings per share guidance and an update on its ongoing share repurchase activity.
See our latest analysis for ON Semiconductor.
Despite the solid second quarter update and fresh guidance, ON Semiconductor’s recent momentum has faded, with the share price down 16.9% over the past month and 23.4% over the past quarter, yet still showing a 69.4% gain on a 1 year total shareholder return basis and an 83.8% gain over 5 years.
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So is this sharp pullback in ON Semiconductor a signal that investors are cooling on the story, or does it simply mark a disconnect between the business results and the price you pay today?
Most Popular Narrative: 29.7% Undervalued
ON Semiconductor’s most widely followed narrative puts fair value at $113.52 per share, compared with the latest close at $79.78, implying a sizable valuation gap that centers on how its core markets and margins could evolve over time.
ON Semiconductor's expanding partnerships and design wins in EV platforms (notably in China) and its increased penetration into next-generation automotive and hybrid vehicle systems position the company to capitalize on the accelerating shift to electrified and autonomous transportation. These tailwinds are cited as potential drivers of higher recurring revenues and improved top-line growth.
Want to see what sits behind that confidence in ON Semiconductor? The narrative focuses on rising earnings power, richer margins and a future valuation multiple that assumes investors will still pay up for that profile. Curious which specific growth and profitability paths have been included in that $113.52 fair value and how long they are projected to last?
Result: Fair Value of $113.52 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, ON Semiconductor’s story could change quickly if EV demand outside China stays weak or if manufacturing capacity remains underused, which would pressure margins and cash generation.
Find out about the key risks to this ON Semiconductor narrative.
Another view on ON Semiconductor’s valuation
The narrative fair value suggests ON Semiconductor is 29.7% undervalued at $79.78. Yet its current P/E of 49.3x sits above the SWS fair ratio of 40.7x, even though it is slightly below the US Semiconductor industry at 49.5x and well below the 69.2x peer average. Is the stock priced for perfection, or is it simply catching up with its group?
See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.
Next Steps
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