Morgan Stanley Adjusts Price Target for Marvell Technology

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) recently faced a change in its stock price target from investment analysts at Morgan Stanley. The firm has reduced its target price from $113.00 to $90.00, as noted in a research note that was issued to investors on Thursday. Furthermore, Morgan Stanley has assigned an "equal weight" rating to Marvell's stock, indicating a neutral outlook.

The new target price suggests a potential downside of approximately 0.16% from Marvell's current trading price. As the semiconductor market evolves, investors are keenly aware of analysts' perspectives on stock performance.

Market Reactions and Other Analysts' Views

Marvell Technology has been in the spotlight, and various analysts have weighed in with their ratings. For instance, Barclays reaffirmed an "overweight" rating for Marvell shares on February 14th.

Additionally, Susquehanna raised their price target for Marvell from $110.00 to $125.00, giving the company a "positive" rating in December. In January, Craig Hallum also increased Marvell's price target from $132.00 to $149.00 while assigning a "buy" rating. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs revisited their target price, raising it from $115.00 to $131.00, coupled with a "buy" rating.

As of now, 24 analysts have issued a buy rating for Marvell while three have rated it as a hold and two have given a strong buy rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently holds a consensus of "Moderate Buy," with an average price target of approximately $124.48.

Current Stock Performance and Insider Activity

Marvell Technology opened at $90.14 on Thursday, highlighting the adjustments in its market valuation. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $53.19 and a high of $127.48. Financial metrics show the company has a market cap of about $78 billion, with current and quick ratios of 1.60 and 1.11 respectively.

Insider transactions have also been notable. Recently, COO Chris Koopmans sold 6,000 shares on February 18th for an average price of $106.35, while EVP Mark Casper disposed of 7,755 shares at an average price of $123.08. Total insider sales over the last ninety days account for 36,255 shares valued at roughly $4.3 million.

Institutional Ownership Trends

In recent months, hedge funds have modified their investments in Marvell Technology. Zweig DiMenna Associates LLC increased their stake by 6.3%, owning over 213,521 shares after acquiring additional shares in the last quarter. Other firms like Berbice Capital Management and RFG Advisory LLC have also significantly adjusted their positions, reflecting growing institutional interest. Currently, institutional investors hold approximately 83.51% of Marvell's shares.

About Marvell Technology

Marvell Technology, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers semiconductor solutions aimed at data infrastructure, spanning from the core of data centers to the network's edge. The company specializes in developing complex System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures that integrate various functionalities, including analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing capabilities.

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