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title: "Marvell Stock Ignites Rally After UBS Says 'AI Optics Boom Is Here'"
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description: "Marvell Technology shares rose 5% after UBS increased its price target to $110, citing AI optics demand. The company faces challenges from U.S.-China trade issues and AI chip competition. Analysts forecast Q3 EPS of $0.74 and revenue of $2.07 billion. HSBC initiated coverage with a Hold rating and $85 target, highlighting Asia exposure and ASIC strategy concerns."
datetime: "2025-11-27T14:22:44.000Z"
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# Marvell Stock Ignites Rally After UBS Says 'AI Optics Boom Is Here'

Marvell Technology shares climbed about 5% on Wednesday after analysts pointed to rising AI optics demand and UBS lifted its price target.

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri kept a Buy rating and nudged his target to $110 from $105, citing stronger optics traction and early custom-chip wins with Microsoft .

The chipmaker, which supplies data-center and networking processors, is set to report third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Dec. 2.

MRVL has struggled this year and trades about 34% below prior levels amid U.S.China trade uncertainty and sharper competition in the AI chip space.

Street models forecast Q3 EPS of $0.74, roughly a 72% year-over-year gain, and revenue near $2.07 billion, implying about 36% growth.

HSBC's Frank Lee began coverage with a Hold and an $85 target, noting Marvell's heavy Asia exposure and questioning the durability of its ASIC strategy versus larger peers.

Investors will scrutinize management's Q4 guidance, optics shipments and cloud customer wins. Near-term geopolitics and valuation metrics may shape stock reaction after the print.

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