Jim Cramer Praises Marvell Technology's Earnings Despite Share Price Drop
Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) reported strong Q2 earnings, with revenue of $2.74 billion and EPS of $0.94, both exceeding analyst expectations. However, the stock fell by as much as 8% in pre-market trading due to concerns over guidance rather than performance itself. The company raised its FY2027 revenue forecast but investors reacted negatively amid fears of a potential growth slowdown ahead. Marvell's custom AI chip business is gaining traction with management forecasting significant acceleration and doubling the segment by fiscal year 2028, driven by demand from hyperscalers. Despite this optimism, risks remain due to its heavy reliance on data center revenue (79% in Q2) and dependence on large tech clients. Hedge fund interest increased significantly during Q2 with notable investments like D E Shaw's $746 million stake growing 658%. The stock’s forward P/E ratio was at a historical high, leaving little room for error.
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