Charles Shi

Q: What is Charles Shi's success rate?

Charles Shi currently has a success rate of 92.8232085221343.

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

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 27.615921069338686.

Needham | Technology

Charles Shi is an analyst from Needham specializing in the Technology sector. Ranked #670 out of 4745 analysts, they have issued 82 stock ratings with a success rate of 92.82% and an average return of 27.62%.

Charles Shi has a well-established track record, with 82 ratings issued in the Technology sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 92.82% and an average return of 27.62%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#670

Out of 4745

Total Ratings

+92.82%

Success Rate

+27.62%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

AMKR

Buy

Jul 28, 2026

Target

$90.00

Current

$60.71

Performance

—

Charles Shi rated AMKR as Buy on Jul 28, 2026, setting a price target of 90. Shares have remained stable near 60.71, leaving the 90 target still in play.

CDNS

Buy

Jul 28, 2026

Target

$400.00

Current

$338.61

Performance

—

On Jul 28, 2026, CDNS was given a Buy rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of 400. The stock traded sideways with a % move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

TSM

Buy

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$530.00

Current

$399.09

Performance

0.00%

TSM received a Buy rating from Charles Shi on Jul 27, 2026, aiming for 530. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 399.09 despite the bullish outlook.

LRCX

Buy

Jul 10, 2026

Target

$390.00

Current

$291.61

Performance

-16.76%

On Jul 10, 2026, Charles Shi published a Buy outlook on LRCX, with a target of 390. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 291.61.

KLAC

Buy

Jul 10, 2026

Target

$270.00

Current

$203.36

Performance

-12.16%

Charles Shi on Jul 10, 2026 assigned KLAC a Buy rating, with a price target of 270. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 12.16%.

AMAT

Buy

Jul 10, 2026

Target

$740.00

Current

$516.89

Performance

-14.21%

On Jul 10, 2026, Charles Shi reaffirmed AMAT with a Buy rating, targeting 740. Shares slid 14.21% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.

CEVA

Buy

Jun 15, 2026

Target

$55.00

Current

$35.17

Performance

-27.41%

CEVA was rated Buy by Charles Shi on Jun 15, 2026, with a price objective of 55. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 35.17.

SNPS

Buy

May 28, 2026

Target

$580.00

Current

$388.99

Performance

-19.07%

On May 28, 2026, Charles Shi initiated coverage on SNPS with a Buy rating and target of 580. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 191.01 away from the target.

NVMI

Buy

May 14, 2026

Target

$640.00

Current

$428.88

Performance

-22.88%

Charles Shi issued a Buy recommendation for NVMI on May 14, 2026, price target set at 640. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

CAMT

Buy

May 12, 2026

Target

$190.00

Current

$151.46

Performance

-13.27%

On May 12, 2026, CAMT was evaluated by Charles Shi, who gave a Buy rating and target of 190. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 190 target.

SVCO

Buy

May 11, 2026

Target

$18.00

Current

$7.81

Performance

-29.83%

Charles Shi rated SVCO as Buy on May 11, 2026, setting a price target of 18. The stock has underperformed, dropping 29.83% despite the bullish target of 18.

ARM

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$255.00

Current

$266.33

Performance

24.86%

On May 07, 2026, ARM was given a Buy rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of 255. The stock rallied 24.86% after the rating, narrowing the gap to the target of 255 and validating the bullish stance.

KLIC

Buy

May 07, 2026

Target

$105.00

Current

$98.22

Performance

0.07%

KLIC received a Buy rating from Charles Shi on May 07, 2026, aiming for 105. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 98.22 despite the bullish outlook.

ONTO

Buy

May 06, 2026

Target

$330.00

Current

$262.33

Performance

-10.79%

On May 06, 2026, Charles Shi published a Buy outlook on ONTO, with a target of 330. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 262.33.

GFS

Buy

May 05, 2026

Target

$80.00

Current

$53.18

Performance

-28.17%

Charles Shi on May 05, 2026 assigned GFS a Buy rating, with a price target of 80. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 28.17%.

ICHR

Buy

May 05, 2026

Target

$72.00

Current

$78.30

Performance

15.54%

On May 05, 2026, Charles Shi reaffirmed ICHR with a Buy rating, targeting 72. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 78.3 to 78.3.

COHU

Buy

May 01, 2026

Target

$54.00

Current

$47.81

Performance

—

COHU was rated Buy by Charles Shi on May 01, 2026, with a price objective of 54. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

ENTG

Buy

Apr 30, 2026

Target

$165.00

Current

$126.37

Performance

-10.62%

On Apr 30, 2026, Charles Shi initiated coverage on ENTG with a Buy rating and target of 165. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 38.63 away from the target.

UCTT

Buy

Apr 29, 2026

Target

$92.00

Current

$86.97

Performance

20.77%

Charles Shi issued a Buy recommendation for UCTT on Apr 29, 2026, price target set at 92. Investors following the Buy call captured upside momentum, with shares now at 86.97.

AXTI

Hold

Jan 20, 2026

Target

—

Current

$47.88

Performance

123.63%

On Jan 20, 2026, AXTI was evaluated by Charles Shi, who gave a Hold rating and target of null. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 123.63%.

VECO

Hold

Oct 03, 2025

Target

—

Current

$48.49

Performance

53.40%

Charles Shi rated VECO as Hold on Oct 03, 2025, setting a price target of null. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 53.40% to 48.49, revealing unexpected momentum.

ACMR

Hold

Feb 27, 2025

Target

—

Current

$79.97

Performance

206.40%

On Feb 27, 2025, ACMR was given a Hold rating by Charles Shi, with a target price of null. The stock rallied from 79.97 to 79.97 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

$128.11

Performance

113.02%

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

$98.80

Performance

157.76%

Charles Shi on Feb 06, 2025 assigned FORM a Hold rating, with a price target of null. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 157.76% 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 +92.82%.

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 +27.62%.

What is Charles Shi's ranking?

Charles Shi is ranked #670 out of 4745 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 AMKR issued on 2026-07-28.