divy and growth
Margins and management

"That means Qualcomm (QCOM) is still strong, Texas Instruments (TXN) is a buy and Maxim (MXIM) and Linear (LLTC) work too." ("Tech Tops the China Boost," 5-4-09)

an increase of 4.76% from 0.21 to 0.22

Analog chip maker Linear Technology raised its quarterly a penny, to 22 cents a share, despite a drop in fiscal second-quarter (ended Dec. 30) profit, to 38 cents from 41 cents on weak bookings. Earnings, however, were four cents better than analysts had expected. The payment, record and ex-dividend dates are Feb. 25, Feb. 13 and Feb. 11. Linear, which has sweetened dividends every year since it began paying them in 1992, trades on Nasdaq in the low 20s and yields 3.78%

The company has consistently recorded net margins near 40%, which is astounding for a circuit manufacturer

Linear Technology (LLTC) downgraded to Neutral rating from Buy at UBS. Price target and FY09 eps estimates hold at $38 and $1.89, respectively.

Linear Technology (LLTC) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Deutsche. $36 target price. Given LLTC's recent run of +15% ytd the risk/reward is now balanced, so look for future recommendations if valuation or potential growth improves.

Goldman Sachs said it is upgrading Linear Technology (LLTC) to Buy from Neutral. Positives include limited exposure to wireless handsets and consumer along with premier business model and adjustable spending. Price target pushed to $36 from $30.

Linear Technology Corporation (Linear Technology) designs, manufactures and markets a line of standard linear integrated circuits. The applications for the Company's products include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products, notebook computers, computer

Improved battery with chip

as of today at $23 still overvalued. LLTCs glory days are between challenged and over

this is LLTC