Why Tower Semiconductor Soared in May

Tower Semiconductor rallied 15.5% in May following strong Q1 earnings that beat expectations with 15.6% revenue growth and 62.9% EPS growth. The company secured $1.3 billion in silicon photonics contracts for 2027 with customer prepayments, plus additional commitments for 2028. A Susquehanna analyst nearly doubled the price target from $180 to $330, projecting an $8 EPS run rate by 2028.