TD Cowen Downgrades SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT) to Hold After IonQ Deal

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TheFly reported on January 27 that TD Cowen downgraded SKYT from Buy to Hold while increasing its price target to $35 from $24. The change followed the company’s agreement to be acquired by IonQ in a deal valuing SKYT at $35 per share, or approximately $1.88 billion.

Similarly, on the same day, Craig-Hallum also downgraded SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYT) from Buy to Hold and set a $35 price target following the announcement of its acquisition by IonQ. The firm indicated that the transaction is likely to be completed and said that potential concerns from other quantum customers are unlikely to derail the deal. Craig-Hallum also pointed out that SKYT’s shares are trading within roughly 10% of the agreed transaction price.

SkyWater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYT) is a U.S.-based pure-play semiconductor foundry providing design, development, and manufacturing services for chips across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial markets. The company supports secure domestic production with advanced fabrication capabilities and strategic partnerships to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

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