摩根士丹利：Marvell-关于一场积极向好的人工智能定制芯片线上研讨会的思考

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Equal-weight" rating to Marvell Technology Group Ltd, with an industry view classified as "Attractive" [5][33]. Core Insights - Marvell is positioned to benefit from a rapidly growing total addressable market (TAM) in AI, targeting approximately $19 billion in AI data center revenue by CY2028, with $11 billion expected from XPU compute/attach [3][8]. - The company has increased its data center TAM to $94 billion, reflecting a 26% growth from the previous year, and anticipates that Custom XPU and "Custom XPU attach" will reach $55.4 billion by CY2025 [3][8]. - Marvell's custom silicon pipeline includes over 50 projects, which could yield a potential lifetime revenue of $75 billion, indicating significant growth opportunities in the AI sector [10][18]. Summary by Sections Financial Projections - Expected EPS for fiscal years are projected as follows: $1.57 for FY2025, $2.76 for FY2026, $3.15 for FY2027, and $3.44 for FY2028 [5]. - The company anticipates a gross margin of 60.2% in 2025, decreasing slightly to 57.7% by 2028 [37]. Market Position and Strategy - Marvell aims for a 20% market share in the new data center TAM, with over 50% of data center revenue expected to come from custom solutions [8][10]. - The company has announced two new XPU compute projects and four XPU attach sockets for emerging hyperscaler customers, enhancing its competitive position in the market [10][18]. Customer Engagement and Growth Potential - Marvell has secured 18 custom compute sockets with U.S. and emerging hyperscalers, indicating strong demand for its custom silicon solutions [10][27]. - The company is optimistic about its growth potential in optical technologies, which are expected to provide higher margins compared to custom silicon [18][33]. Risk and Valuation Considerations - The report suggests that while Marvell has significant AI opportunities, the success rate of custom silicon projects has been mixed, leading to a more conservative outlook on some aspects of its growth [12][20]. - The price target for Marvell is set at $73.00, reflecting a valuation that considers both growth potential and current market conditions [5][28].