Quantinno Capital Management LP raised its position in shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL – Free Report) by 13.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 308,879 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 36,115 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in Marvell Technology were worth $30,595,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings 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 worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc bought a new position in Marvell Technology during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Marvell Technology during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marvell Technology during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Pittenger & Anderson Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Marvell Technology by 61.5% during the first quarter. Pittenger & Anderson Inc. now owns 315 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.51% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MRVL. Melius Research set a $220.00 target price on shares of Marvell Technology in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Marvell Technology from $150.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Marvell Technology from $135.00 to $240.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of Marvell Technology from $321.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Oppenheimer increased their target price on shares of Marvell Technology from $200.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-seven have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $245.45.
Marvell Technology Trading Up 2.3%
Shares of Marvell Technology stock opened at $187.56 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $164.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 64.23, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 2.20. The company has a quick ratio of 2.66, a current ratio of 3.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Marvell Technology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $61.44 and a 12-month high of $329.88. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $243.00 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $156.44.
Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 27th. The semiconductor company reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $0.80. Marvell Technology had a net margin of 28.99% and a return on equity of 13.83%. The company had revenue of $2.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.62 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 27.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Marvell Technology has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.880-0.980 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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 10th were given a dividend of $0.06 per share. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, July 10th. Marvell Technology’s payout ratio is currently 8.22%.
Insider Activity
In other Marvell Technology news, insider Sandeep Bharathi sold 2,231 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $299.13, for a total value of $667,359.03. Following the sale, the insider owned 55,530 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,610,688.90. This trade represents a 3.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Daniel Durn sold 2,250 shares of Marvell Technology 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 6,902 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,939,531.02. The trade was a 24.58% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 35,981 shares of company stock valued at $8,207,942. Corporate insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Marvell Technology
Here are the key news stories impacting Marvell Technology this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings from major technology companies pointed to continued heavy investment in data centers and AI infrastructure. Marvell is viewed as a key supplier of custom AI silicon and networking products, supporting expectations for sustained demand. Why Is Marvell Technology Stock Surging Friday?
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly constructive: 25 analysts have issued price targets over the past six months, with a reported median target of $250 and several recent targets ranging from $300 to $385. The average target cited by another report was $256.91, implying substantial potential upside if Marvell executes. Marvell Down Huge This Month: The Pros See 120% Returns in 12 Months
- Positive Sentiment: Options activity has increased in longer-dated call contracts, indicating that some traders are positioning for a recovery tied to AI infrastructure growth. Institutional sentiment was also generally supportive, with more investors adding shares than reducing positions in the latest reported period.
- Neutral Sentiment: Marvell’s next earnings report is expected in late August. Investors will be watching revenue growth, custom-chip demand, and forward guidance for evidence that AI-related industry momentum is improving the company’s financial performance.
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns contributed to the recent decline. After a strong multiyear advance, some measures suggest the shares remain expensive or “stretched,” leaving MRVL vulnerable if growth expectations weaken. Marvell Stock Looks Stretched After a 206% Five Year Run
- Negative Sentiment: Insiders have reported 20 open-market sales and no purchases over the past six months, including sales by senior executives and the CEO. While such transactions may reflect portfolio diversification, the absence of insider buying is a cautionary signal for investors.
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.
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