ON Semiconductor Corporation operates in the technology sector, within the semiconductors and electronic components subsector, with shares traded on the Nasdaq. Its corporate origins are linked to Motorola, Inc., following the spin-off of its semiconductor components division, which served as the foundation for the creation of an independent organization.
The company was established in the private sector, without direct government initiative. Initial motivations were related to the formation of a company dedicated to the development and supply of standard and power semiconductors, with a focus on industrial scale, cost efficiency, and service to multiple electronic end markets.
The product and services portfolio includes power semiconductors, image sensors, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, power management devices, and solutions applied to automotive electrification, industrial automation, energy infrastructure, and consumer electronic equipment.
Its market footprint is international, with operational and commercial presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Activities serve global manufacturers of electronic systems and equipment in countries such as the United States, Mexico, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and the Czech Republic.
Market factors include semiconductor industry cycles, the expansion of vehicle electrification, the energy transition, increasing industrial automation, demand for higher energy efficiency, global competition, investments in manufacturing capacity, and challenges related to supply chain dynamics.
Operational scale encompasses tens of thousands of employees worldwide, a broad base of corporate customers, and medium- to long-term supply agreements. Operations include owned manufacturing facilities, test centers, and design and engineering sites.
The operational structure is organized by product lines and end markets, integrating design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and logistics activities on a global scale. The corporate headquarters is located in the United States, with manufacturing plants, engineering centers, and regional offices in multiple countries.
The primary trading ticker is ON, listed on the Nasdaq, representing the company’s common shares in the U.S. equity market.
History and foundation
The company was founded in 1999 in the United States, following the separation of Motorola’s semiconductor division, resulting in the creation of ON Semiconductor Corporation as an independent entity with an exclusive focus on the semiconductor industry.In the early years of operation, key challenges included consolidating corporate identity, stabilizing the customer base, and maintaining price competitiveness in a globalized market. Early achievements included rapid integration into industrial supply chains and the expansion of the portfolio of standard semiconductor devices.
Expansion and growth occurred through the strengthening of its position in industrial and automotive markets, the development of advanced power and sensor solutions, and the expansion of international presence, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Historical milestones include the completion of the initial public offering (IPO) in 2000, technological diversification over the following decade, and significant strategic acquisitions, such as the acquisition of Fairchild Semiconductor in 2016, which expanded manufacturing scale and the technology portfolio.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant developments included a strategic focus on automotive electrification and clean energy, rationalization of the business portfolio, investments in manufacturing facilities and power semiconductor technologies, operational improvements, and the impact of global supply and demand cycles on financial results and share performance.
Additional Information
The Company ON Semiconductor Corporation (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 25.30 Billions, having an equity of $ 7.93 Billions.
With a total of 34.800 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Technology and categorized in industry of Semiconductors.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 6.19 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 319.10 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 79.28, a P/BV ratio of 3.19 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker ON.