Why is ALGM Down Today?

ALGM
$33.93
▼ -4.61% ($-1.56)
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026 8:33 PM ET (302 min ago)

About Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. Common Stock

Allegro Microsystems Inc is a designer, developer, fabless manufacturer, and marketer of sensor ICs and application-specific analog power ICs for automotive and industrial markets. Its Sensor IC allows customers to precisely measure motion, speed, position, and current, and Power ICs include high-te...

Sector: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES
Market Cap: $5.26B
Forward P/E: 45.7
52-Week Range: $22.41 - $71.77
Employees: 4,060

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector is down 4.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector: -4.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

ALGM is significantly underperforming the market (-4.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.06%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.7%
ALGM
This Stock
-4.61%
vs S&P 500: -4.55%
vs Nasdaq: -3.91%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ALGM is expected to trade between:
$32.91 - $34.61

Key Level to Watch

$32.23 support
Watch for breakdown below $33.93

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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026 8:33 PM (302 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.11
Put/Call Ratio
79.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 15,859
Put Volume: 1,699
Total: 17,558
Unusual Activity: $40 CALL (1,289 vol) $40 CALL (1,287 vol) $37.5 CALL (1,275 vol)

Historical Context

ALGM has moved more than 3.0% down on 47 occasions in the past year.

59.6%
Continuation Rate
28/47 times continued down
+0.06%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Oct 07, 2026 (-4.5%) → Next day: -2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ALGM stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector is down 4.7% on average.

Is ALGM stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ALGM shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ALGM stock price target?

ALGM is currently trading at $33.93. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $32.91 - $34.61. See long-term price prediction →

Will ALGM stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ALGM's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $32.23 (support).

Is ALGM stock oversold or overbought?

ALGM's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 37.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ALGM stock?

ALGM's 10-day momentum indicator is at -3.15. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ALGM outperforming or underperforming the market?

ALGM (-4.61%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-4.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.06%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.70%.

What does MACD indicate for ALGM?

ALGM's MACD (-0.4) is currently above the signal line (-0.42), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 18.3) is weak.

Is ALGM in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ALGM is in a bearish trend. The price ($33.93) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($35.86) and 50-day SMA ($37.65). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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