Cambridge, MA – November 12, 2025 – Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) has reached a significant milestone today, with its stock hitting a new 52-week high of $99.55. This surge caps an extraordinary period for the power component manufacturer, reflecting a year-to-date return of 91.6% and a staggering 110.84% gain
The past six months have been a windfall for Vicor’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 114%, hitting $94.03 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Vicor’s third quarter was marked by strong operational execution and significant upside in IP licensing, driving results above Wall Street’s expectations and delivering a positive market reaction. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to accelerated adoption of its advanced power modules and a sharp increase in licensing revenues, particularly after reaching new agreements with existing licensees. CEO Patrizio Vinciarelli emphasized, “Our licensing income is going up substantially, and we have line of sight to doubling our licensing business within a couple of years.”
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
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Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR)
jumped 20.5% in the morning session after the company received a key analyst upgrade to 'Buy' from 'Hold' and posted strong third-quarter results.
Power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18.5% year on year to $110.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.63 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 18.5% year on year to $110.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.63 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of power conversion and control solutions provider Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR)
jumped 13.4% in the morning session after the company announced an expansion of its intellectual property (IP) licensing practice, and as investors anticipated its quarterly earnings report scheduled for the same day. The day before the move, Vicor revealed plans to grow its IP licensing for high-density power technologies used in markets like AI, automotive, and industrial. The company noted that settlements and licenses were expected to add almost $300 million to its revenues through 2026.
