Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Marvell, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – December 10, 2024 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Marvell MRVL, Nvidia NVDA, Microsoft MSFT, Alphabet GOOGL and Amazon AMZN.Is Marvell Stock the Next Big AI Winner?Marvell delivered stellar Q3 earnings last week, fueled by explosive growth in AI-related sales. Data center revenue surged 98% year-over-year, showcasing the company’s recent foray in this space. This strong performance and accelerating momentum in sales and earnings suggest Marvell could emerge as the next Nvidia.In the quarterly update, Marvell reported 19% sequential revenue growth in Q3, exceeding guidance. For Q4, the company projects another 19% sequential increase and 26% year-over-year growth, signaling the start of a new growth phase. CEO Matt Murphy attributed this success to custom AI silicon programs now in volume production and robust demand for cloud interconnect products, with substantial momentum expected to carry into FY26.Marvell has been an outstanding stock over the past five years, delivering a remarkable annualized return of 35.3%. Now, with AI emerging as a major growth catalyst and price momentum accelerating, the outlook is brighter than ever. Analysts have taken notice, upgrading earnings and giving Marvell a coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating.Marvell Stock Rallies on AI Chip DesignsWhile Nvidia dominates the AI revolution with its powerful GPUs and full-stack solutions for hyperscalers, Marvell is carving out its own niche in the AI ecosystem. Rather than competing directly with Nvidia, Marvell’s custom ASIC chips complement Nvidia’s GPUs by handling specific AI workloads, offering tailored solutions for cloud and enterprise customers.Marvell has already established itself as a critical partner for tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet. Most recently, the company inked a massive five-year deal with Amazon to design AI chips, further solidifying its role in the next generation of cloud and AI infrastructure.This pivot toward AI couldn’t come at a better time. While some of Marvell’s legacy segments have struggled, the booming demand for AI workloads, fueled by insatiable compute power and data requirements, has created a surge of optimism. With data center and AI-related sales expected to become the dominant driver of growth, Marvell is well-positioned to thrive in an increasingly AI-focused market.Marvell’s Earnings Revision TrendThese developments have clearly caught the attention of Wall Street analysts, as they have now unanimously upgraded earnings estimates for Marvell. In just the last week, earnings estimates have jumped 13.7% for the current quarter, 5.5% for the current year and 7.6% for next year.Next year sales are forecast to grow 39.4% to $7.95 billion and earnings are forecast to climb 73.6% to $2.68 per share.Should Investors Buy Shares in MRVL?Following last week’s strong earnings report, Marvell shares surged 23%. However, Monday’s 5% pullback presents a potential buying opportunity rather than a cause for concern. 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