Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) Shares Down 4.1% on Insider Selling

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)’s stock price was down 4.1% on Wednesday after an insider sold shares in the company. The company traded as low as $83.59 and last traded at $84.64. Approximately 16,943,085 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 13% from the average daily volume of 19,384,260 shares. The stock had previously closed at $88.23.

Specifically, EVP Mark Casper sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $93.08, for a total value of $465,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,418 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,807,427.44. This represents a 20.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on MRVL shares. Morgan Stanley set a $112.00 price target on shares of Marvell Technology in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. UBS Group set a $100.00 target price on Marvell Technology in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Marvell Technology from $90.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $100.00 price objective on Marvell Technology in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Marvell Technology in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $116.03.

Key Marvell Technology News

Here are the key news stories impacting Marvell Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition: Marvell agreed to buy XConn to expand AI‑data‑center interconnect capabilities, which strengthens its addressable market and complements its silicon roadmap — a strategic move that supports longer‑term AI revenue prospects. Marvell Stock Pops as It Gears Up for the Next Generation of AI With XConn Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Rosenblatt reiterated a “Buy” and other broker notes remain constructive, citing robust AI bookings — this underpins upside expectations for data‑center demand. Rosenblatt Securities Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL)
• Positive Sentiment: Bull thesis intact: multiple deep‑dive pieces argue Marvell’s connectivity push validates the bullish case for secular AI and data‑center tailwinds for patient investors. Marvell Technology: Connectivity Push Keeps Bull Thesis Intact
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: commentary is mixed — some see recent weakness as a buying opportunity, others warn expectations for AI could already be baked in, fueling both dip‑buyers and caution. Is Marvell Technology (MRVL) Attractively Priced After Recent Share Price Weakness
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity: elevated put volume has drawn attention — may indicate hedging or speculative bets ahead of near‑term volatility rather than a clear fundamental shift. Unusual Volume in Marvell Technology Put Options – Is MRVL Stock Undervalued?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Mark Casper sold 5,000 shares recently — a disclosed sale that some traders view negatively even though single transactions don’t necessarily signal business weakness. Mark Casper Sells 5,000 Shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term profit‑taking: there was selling after the XConn announcement and headlines noting a post‑deal pullback — concerns focus on integration costs, margin impact and short‑term execution risk. Marvell stock falls after announcing XConn Technologies acquisition

Marvell Technology Trading Down 0.3%

The firm has a market capitalization of $70.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.20, a PEG ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.95. The business’s 50 day moving average is $87.43 and its two-hundred day moving average is $80.66. The company has a quick ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 2.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28.

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December 2nd. The semiconductor company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $2.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.06 billion. Marvell Technology had a return on equity of 13.15% and a net margin of 31.75%.Marvell Technology’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.43 EPS. Marvell Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.840 EPS. Analysts expect that Marvell Technology, Inc. will post 0.91 EPS for the current year.

Marvell Technology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 9th will be given a $0.06 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 9th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Marvell Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 8.42%.

Marvell Technology declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, September 24th that allows the company to repurchase $5.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the semiconductor company to buy up to 7.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marvell Technology

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marvell Technology during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Marvell Technology by 160.0% in the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 325 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Kiker Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Marvell Technology by 374.7% in the second quarter. Kiker Wealth Management LLC now owns 356 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares in the last quarter. Nova Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Marvell Technology by 3,922.2% during the 3rd quarter. Nova Wealth Management Inc. now owns 362 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 353 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. grew its position in Marvell Technology by 62.5% during the second quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 416 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 160 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.51% of the company’s stock.

About Marvell Technology

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.