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Evercore ISI Group analyst Mark Lipacis initiated coverage on Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MRVL) with an Outperform rating and a price target of $88.
The analyst initiated coverage of the semiconductor sector with an optimistic outlook, both from secular and cyclical perspectives.
He highlighted a positive long-term view, particularly favoring companies engaged in Parallel Processing, such as Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), and Marvell, as well as those in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector like Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN), Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI), Microchip Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MCHP), and NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ:NXPI).
According to the analyst, these companies will likely lead in segments predicted to experience the highest growth.
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The analysis underscores the belief that they are at the beginning of a decade-long era of AI and parallel processing, where even competitors holding a 20-30% market share can achieve significant returns. Specifically for Marvell Technology, the analyst pointed out its promising prospects in networking, which are attributed to technologies acquired from Cavium, Innovium, and Aquantia.
From a cyclical standpoint, the current upcycle in the semiconductor industry will likely continue into the first and second quarters of 2025, as per Lipacis.
This duration could extend to the end of 2025 for analog and microcontroller units (MCUs), which have been slower in adjusting their inventory levels.
However, he said a mid-cycle correction is predicted for the third and fourth quarters of 2024, presenting a strategic purchasing opportunity ahead of the cycle’s climax.
Marvell Technology stock gained over 68% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via IShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure And Real Estate ETF (NYSE:IDGT) and Spear Alpha ETF (NASDAQ:SPRX).
Price Action: MRVL shares are trading higher by 0.70% to $68.36 on the last check Tuesday.
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Latest Ratings for MRVL
| Mar 2022 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | |
| Mar 2022 | Summit Insights Group | Downgrades | Buy | Hold |
| Mar 2022 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
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