Microchip Technology MCHP has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.35% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.87%. Currently, Microchip Technology has a market capitalization of $45.29 billion.

Buying $1000 In MCHP: If an investor had bought $1000 of MCHP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $5,381.72 today based on a price of $83.04 for MCHP at the time of writing.

Microchip Technology's Performance Over Last 15 Years

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