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Marvell Technology (NasdaqGS:MRVL) Shares Fall 23% Despite Positive Q4 Earnings Turnaround

Simply Wall St · 03/10 00:33

Marvell Technology (NasdaqGS:MRVL) recently revealed a significant increase in sales and a shift from a net loss to income in its Q4 earnings report. Despite announcing innovations in 2nm silicon aimed at AI and cloud solutions, the company's stock plunged 23% over the last week. Factors contributing to this drop could include investor reactions to the broader market trends, as major indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 experienced notable declines during the week, reflecting investor concerns about the overall economic environment. Additionally, even with modest guidance for the upcoming quarter, expectations for Marvell's future performance may not have been sufficient to counteract existing market pessimism. The broader semiconductor sector, despite Broadcom's strong earnings and market rally, faced a challenging week, and Marvell's stock mirrored these adversities despite its positive outlook on AI-driven growth.

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NasdaqGS:MRVL Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NasdaqGS:MRVL Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

The last five years have witnessed Marvell Technology's shares growing impressively with a total return, including share price and dividends, of 249.11%. This significant growth contrasts with its underperformance against the US Market and the Semiconductor industry over the past year. A series of product-related announcements illustrates the company's focus on innovation, evident from the launch of its first 2nm silicon IP for AI and cloud infrastructure, targeting 25% market share in accelerated compute by 2028. Moreover, their collaboration with AWS, revealed in December 2024, highlights its strategic push towards AI advancements.

In addition to product expansions, Marvell Technology has shown robust financial management through share repurchases and dividends, returning substantial value to its shareholders. As of December 2024, the company executed a significant share buyback of 73.76 million shares, representing 12.61% of its total share count. A quarterly dividend of US$0.06 per share, announced in December 2024, further indicates its commitment to rewarding long-term investors.

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