Barclays Identifies Astera Labs (ALAB) as Top AI Integration Play for 2026 Expecting High-Quality Firms to Outperform

Astera Labs Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) is one of the best performing new tech stocks to buy now. On January 15, Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley raised the price target for Astera Labs to $165 from $155, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating. This decision was made as part of the firm’s 2026 semiconductor sector outlook. O’Malley identified proximity to AI as the primary engine for stock performance in the coming year, favoring companies deeply integrated into the AI ramp. He anticipates that high-quality firms wi ...