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Custom AI Silicon, Data Center Boom Likely to Propel MRVL Q1 Earnings
MRVLMarvell Technology(MRVL) ZACKS·2025-05-28 14:21

Core Viewpoint - Marvell Technology, Inc. is expected to report strong growth in its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, primarily driven by its AI-driven data center business, which has seen significant adoption and revenue growth in recent quarters [1][2]. Data Center Growth - The data center segment is a key growth driver for Marvell Technology, with record revenues of 1.37billioninthefourthquarteroffiscal2025,reflectinga78.51.37 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting a 78.5% year-over-year increase and 24% sequential growth [3]. - For the first quarter, data center revenues are anticipated to grow in mid-single digits sequentially, with estimates suggesting revenues will reach 1.395 billion, indicating a robust 71% year-over-year growth [4]. Custom AI Silicon - Marvell Technology is experiencing strong demand for its custom AI silicon, which has allowed the company to deepen collaborations with hyperscale customers [5][6]. - The company has ramped up its 100-billion-transistor AI accelerators, enhancing its competitive edge in the AI data center market [6]. Electro-Optics and Networking - Marvell's electro-optics and high-speed networking segments are also expected to significantly contribute to first-quarter revenues, with strong order momentum for its 800-gig PAM and 400ZR interconnect solutions [7]. - The company has begun shipments of its 1.6T PAM DSP technology, which improves bandwidth efficiency and energy savings, further supporting its growth in the data center interconnect market [8]. Consumer and Industrial Market Weakness - Marvell's industrial business is facing challenges with lumpy order patterns, and revenues in this segment are expected to decline in high-single digits sequentially [9]. - The consumer end market is projected to see a revenue decline of approximately 35% sequentially due to gaming seasonality [9]. Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Marvell Technology's fiscal first-quarter revenues is $1.88 billion, indicating a year-over-year rise of 68.6% and a sequential growth of 3.5% [10]. - The consensus estimate for first-quarter earnings is 61 cents per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 154.7% and a sequential rise of 1.7% [10].