Silvaco Group Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Shares of the electronic design automation software company have been given an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by research firms.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Shares of Silvaco Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVCO) have been given an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by the five research firms currently covering the company, according to Marketbeat. One analyst has rated the stock with a 'sell' rating, three have assigned a 'buy' rating, and one has given it a 'strong buy' rating. The average 12-month price target among brokerages is $10.00.

Why it matters

Silvaco Group is a provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions, operating in a competitive industry. The 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts suggests they see potential upside in the company's stock, despite some concerns reflected in the 'sell' rating.

The details

Several equity research analysts have recently issued reports on Silvaco Group. Wall Street Zen lowered its rating on the stock from 'hold' to 'sell', while Weiss Ratings reiterated a 'sell (e+)' rating. The company has also seen some insider buying activity, with the CEO and a major shareholder purchasing additional shares in recent months.

  • On Saturday, January 31st, Wall Street Zen lowered its rating on Silvaco Group from 'hold' to 'sell'.
  • On Thursday, January 22nd, Weiss Ratings reiterated a 'sell (e+)' rating on the stock.
  • On Tuesday, December 9th, CEO Walden C. Rhines bought 13,100 shares of Silvaco Group stock.
  • On Wednesday, December 10th, major shareholder Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic bought 25,000 shares of Silvaco Group stock.

The players

Silvaco Group, Inc.

A provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions, headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Walden C. Rhines

The CEO of Silvaco Group, who recently purchased 13,100 shares of the company's stock.

Katherine S. Ngai-Pesic

A major shareholder of Silvaco Group, who recently purchased 25,000 shares of the company's stock.

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The takeaway

The 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts on Silvaco Group's stock suggests potential upside, despite some concerns reflected in the 'sell' ratings. The company's recent insider buying activity and its position in the competitive EDA software and semiconductor IP market will be important factors to watch going forward.