Charles Shi

Q: What is Charles Shi's success rate?

Charles Shi currently has a success rate of 92.91641360626241.

Q: What is the average return of Charles Shi's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 18.55968160874009.

Needham | Technology

Charles Shi is an analyst from Needham specializing in the Technology sector. Ranked #1163 out of 4773 analysts, they have issued 82 stock ratings with a success rate of 92.92% and an average return of 18.56%.

Charles Shi has a well-established track record, with 82 ratings issued in the Technology sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 92.92% and an average return of 18.56%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1163

Out of 4773

Total Ratings

+92.92%

Success Rate

+18.56%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

ICHR

Buy

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$57.35

Performance

-19.53%

Charles Shi rated ICHR as Buy on Aug 04, 2026, setting a price target of 88. The stock has underperformed, dropping 19.53% despite the bullish target of 88.

UCTT

Buy

Aug 04, 2026

Target

$125.00

Current

$74.04

Performance

-12.42%

On Aug 04, 2026, UCTT was given a Buy rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of 125. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 74.04 to 74.04, challenging the optimistic stance.

AXTI

Buy

Jul 31, 2026

Target

$90.00

Current

$64.77

Performance

7.18%

AXTI received a Buy rating from Charles Shi on Jul 31, 2026, aiming for 90. Momentum has favored the Buy call, with shares climbing from 64.77 to 64.77, rewarding those who trusted the recommendation.

COHU

Buy

Jul 31, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$57.08

Performance

18.94%

On Jul 31, 2026, Charles Shi published a Buy outlook on COHU, with a target of 65. Shares gained 18.94%, underscoring the accuracy of the bullish outlook toward 65.

ARM

Buy

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$255.00

Current

$264.79

Performance

9.63%

Charles Shi on Jul 30, 2026 assigned ARM a Buy rating, with a price target of 255. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 9.63%.

LRCX

Buy

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$390.00

Current

$298.22

Performance

0.17%

On Jul 30, 2026, Charles Shi reaffirmed LRCX with a Buy rating, targeting 390. Market indecision has kept the 390 target in a holding pattern.

KLAC

Buy

Jul 29, 2026

Target

$270.00

Current

$180.64

Performance

6.14%

KLAC was rated Buy by Charles Shi on Jul 29, 2026, with a price objective of 270. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 89.36 to the target.

AMKR

Buy

Jul 28, 2026

Target

$90.00

Current

$51.73

Performance

13.22%

On Jul 28, 2026, Charles Shi initiated coverage on AMKR with a Buy rating and target of 90. The stock’s climb of 13.22% since the call highlights the foresight in the rating.

CDNS

Buy

Jul 28, 2026

Target

$400.00

Current

$289.37

Performance

-16.06%

Charles Shi issued a Buy recommendation for CDNS on Jul 28, 2026, price target set at 400. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

TSM

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$530.00

Current

$433.24

Performance

8.56%

On Jul 27, 2026, TSM was evaluated by Charles Shi, who gave a Buy rating and target of 530. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 8.56%.

AMAT

Buy

Jul 10, 2026

Target

$740.00

Current

$456.49

Performance

-24.23%

Charles Shi rated AMAT as Buy on Jul 10, 2026, setting a price target of 740. The stock has underperformed, dropping 24.23% despite the bullish target of 740.

CEVA

Buy

Jun 15, 2026

Target

$55.00

Current

$29.01

Performance

-40.12%

On Jun 15, 2026, CEVA was given a Buy rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of 55. Despite the Buy call, shares fell from 29.01 to 29.01, challenging the optimistic stance.

SNPS

Buy

May 28, 2026

Target

$580.00

Current

$397.38

Performance

-17.32%

SNPS received a Buy rating from Charles Shi on May 28, 2026, aiming for 580. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 17.32% below expectations.

NVMI

Buy

May 14, 2026

Target

$640.00

Current

$371.81

Performance

-33.14%

On May 14, 2026, Charles Shi published a Buy outlook on NVMI, with a target of 640. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 371.81.

CAMT

Buy

May 12, 2026

Target

$190.00

Current

$147.97

Performance

-15.27%

Charles Shi on May 12, 2026 assigned CAMT a Buy rating, with a price target of 190. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 15.27%.

SVCO

Buy

May 11, 2026

Target

$18.00

Current

$6.71

Performance

-39.71%

On May 11, 2026, Charles Shi reaffirmed SVCO with a Buy rating, targeting 18. Shares slid 39.71% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

KLIC

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$105.00

Current

$86.13

Performance

-12.25%

KLIC was rated Buy by Charles Shi on May 07, 2026, with a price objective of 105. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 86.13.

ONTO

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$330.00

Current

$281.26

Performance

-4.35%

On May 06, 2026, Charles Shi initiated coverage on ONTO with a Buy rating and target of 330. Neutral price movement of -4.35% leaves room for interpretation.

GFS

Buy

May 05, 2026

Target

$80.00

Current

$46.95

Performance

-36.59%

Charles Shi issued a Buy recommendation for GFS on May 05, 2026, price target set at 80. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

ENTG

Buy

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$165.00

Current

$140.37

Performance

-0.71%

On Apr 30, 2026, ENTG was evaluated by Charles Shi, who gave a Buy rating and target of 165. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 140.37.

VECO

Hold

Oct 03, 2025

Target

—

Current

$44.83

Performance

41.82%

Charles Shi rated VECO as Hold on Oct 03, 2025, setting a price target of null. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 41.82% to 44.83, revealing unexpected momentum.

ACMR

Hold

Feb 27, 2025

Target

—

Current

$72.00

Performance

175.86%

On Feb 27, 2025, ACMR was given a Hold rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of null. The stock rallied from 72 to 72 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

ALTR

Hold

Feb 21, 2025

Target

—

Current

$111.85

Performance

0.06%

ALTR received a Hold rating from Charles Shi on Feb 21, 2025, aiming for null. Shares remained flat at 111.85, aligning with the neutral rating.

ACLS

Hold

Feb 12, 2025

Target

—

Current

$113.43

Performance

88.61%

On Feb 12, 2025, Charles Shi published a Hold outlook on ACLS, with a target of null. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward null.

FORM

Hold

Feb 06, 2025

Target

—

Current

$114.95

Performance

199.90%

Charles Shi on Feb 06, 2025 assigned FORM a Hold rating, with a price target of null. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 199.90% despite the neutral view.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Charles Shi?

Charles Shi is an analyst from Needham specializing in the Technology sector.

What is Charles Shi's success rate?

Charles Shi currently has a success rate of +92.92%.

How many ratings has Charles Shi issued?

Charles Shi has issued 82 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Charles Shi's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +18.56%.

What is Charles Shi's ranking?

Charles Shi is ranked #1163 out of 4773 analysts.

What types of ratings does Charles Shi give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Charles Shi?

You can follow Charles Shi by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Charles Shi?

Their latest rating was a Buy on ICHR issued on 2026-08-04.