Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt acquired a new position in shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 9,491 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,821,000.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MRVL. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Marvell Technology in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Marvell Technology in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in Marvell Technology by 978.3% during the 1st quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC now owns 248 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares during the period. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Marvell Technology during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, C M Bidwell & Associates Ltd. bought a new stake in Marvell Technology in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors own 83.51% of the company’s stock.
Insider Transactions at Marvell Technology
In other news, CEO Matthew J. Murphy sold 7,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $236.08, for a total value of $1,770,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 783,186 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $184,894,550.88. The trade was a 0.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Daniel Durn sold 2,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $281.01, for a total value of $632,272.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 6,902 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,939,531.02. This trade represents a 24.58% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 41,981 shares of company stock valued at $9,753,132. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
Marvell Technology Stock Down 10.3%
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.01. Marvell Technology had a net margin of 27.93% and a return on equity of 14.22%. The business had revenue of $2.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.72 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.67 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 36.5% on a year-over-year basis. Marvell Technology has set its Q3 2027 guidance at 1.050-1.150 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Marvell Technology, Inc. will post 3.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Marvell Technology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 10th were given a $0.06 dividend. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 10th. Marvell Technology’s dividend payout ratio is 8.22%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several equities analysts have recently commented on MRVL shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Marvell Technology in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Marvell Technology from $321.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Marvell Technology from $225.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Marvell Technology from $240.00 to $310.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Scotiabank initiated coverage on Marvell Technology in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $265.76.
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Key Stories Impacting Marvell Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Marvell Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Marvell reported record fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.74 billion, up 36.5% year over year, while adjusted EPS of $0.94 narrowly exceeded the $0.93 consensus estimate. Data-center revenue jumped 46% to $2.17 billion, highlighting strong AI infrastructure demand. MRVL Q2 Earnings Beat on Data Center Strength, Outlook Raised
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to approximately $12 billion and expects fiscal Q3 EPS of $1.05-$1.15, above the $1.03 analyst estimate. The company also pointed to accelerating custom-chip and networking opportunities across AI data centers. Marvell Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Faster AI Data Center Growth
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remained constructive: Needham raised its target to $300, Oppenheimer increased its target to $325 and maintained an outperform rating, while Rosenblatt and Needham cited the long-term potential of Marvell’s Google AI-chip relationship. Marvell’s Google AI Chip Deal Could Drive Long-Term Revenue
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinion is divided on timing and valuation. TD Cowen raised its target to $245 but retained a hold rating, and B. Riley lowered its target to $315 while keeping a buy rating. Options activity and some analysts view the selloff as a potential buying opportunity.
- Negative Sentiment: The immediate catalyst for the decline was disappointment with the longer-term outlook. Investors reportedly learned that meaningful revenue from the Google custom-AI-chip deal may not arrive until fiscal 2029, delaying the payoff from a partnership that had fueled lofty expectations. Marvell Shares Slide Over Timing of Google AI Deal Revenue
- Negative Sentiment: At a valuation near 74 times earnings after a surge of more than 180% this year, investors expected a much larger earnings and guidance beat. The narrow quarterly beat therefore failed to justify the premium multiple for some market participants.
- Negative Sentiment: Concerns about margins, execution and the competitive custom-silicon market also weighed on sentiment, particularly as management’s fiscal 2028 outlook did not provide enough upside relative to expectations. Marvell Shares Tumble as Outlook Underwhelms
- Negative Sentiment: Quiver data showed 22 insider sales and no insider purchases over the past six months, an additional, though not necessarily company-specific, caution signal for investors evaluating the stock’s elevated valuation.
Marvell Technology Profile
Marvell Technology Group is a global semiconductor company that designs and develops integrated circuits and related software for data infrastructure, networking, storage and connectivity markets. The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, Ethernet physical-layer transceivers (PHYs), switch and switch silicon, optical interconnect components, storage controllers, and security processors. Marvell’s technology is used to enable high-performance data centers, carrier networks, enterprise and cloud storage, as well as connectivity in automotive and industrial applications.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Marvell has grown through both organic development and strategic acquisitions to broaden its capabilities across networking and data interconnect.
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