Why is ALGM Up Today?

ALGM
$36.26
▲ +2.14% (+$0.78)
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 4:35 PM ET (234 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: 75%

75% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on ALGM, with 92% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector: +0.4%

ALGM is outperforming its sector by 1.7%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ALGM is significantly outperforming the market (+2.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.02%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.81%
ALGM
This Stock
+2.14%
vs S&P 500: +2.16%
vs Nasdaq: +1.33%

📊 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:
$35.53 - $37.35

Key Level to Watch

$38.07 resistance
Watch for continuation above $36.26

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Last updated: Sep 22, 2026 4:35 PM (234 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.47
Put/Call Ratio
84.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 9,770
Put Volume: 4,559
Total: 14,329
Unusual Activity: $35 CALL (4,523 vol) $35 CALL (1,680 vol)

Historical Context

ALGM has moved more than 3.0% up on 49 occasions in the past year.

61.2%
Continuation Rate
30/49 times continued up
+0.61%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 21, 2026 (4.1%) → Next day: +2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ALGM stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on ALGM, with 92% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is ALGM stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ALGM shows 75% 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 $36.26. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $35.53 - $37.35. See long-term price prediction →

Will ALGM stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ALGM's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $38.07 (resistance).

Is ALGM stock oversold or overbought?

ALGM's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 44.0. 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 -0.96. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is ALGM outperforming or underperforming the market?

ALGM (+2.14%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.02%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.81%.

What does MACD indicate for ALGM?

ALGM's MACD (-1.89) is currently above the signal line (-2.31), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 25.3) is strong.

Is ALGM in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ALGM is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $35.46, 50-day SMA: $40.47.

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