STMicroelectronics: Strong Q1 Confirms Cycle Turn And Upside Potential

STMicroelectronics delivered the largest Q1 earnings beat in nearly three years, with robust revenue growth and improving margins, signaling the return of operating leverage and a recovery underway. Inventory restocking, improving demand (book-to-bill > 1), and company-specific tailwinds, AI data centers, LEO satellites, and key customers like Apple and Tesla provide visibility on multi-quarter growth. Upward revisions to estimates, combined with a valuation aligned with peers, support our buy rating for STM.