Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) Trading Down 4.1% After Insider Selling

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)’s share price fell 4.1% during trading on Wednesday after an insider sold shares in the company. The stock traded as low as $83.59 and last traded at $84.64. 16,943,085 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 13% from the average session volume of 19,384,260 shares. The stock had previously closed at $88.23.

Specifically, EVP Mark Casper sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.08, for a total transaction of $465,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,418 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,807,427.44. This represents a 20.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on MRVL shares. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Marvell Technology from $90.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Hsbc Global Res raised Marvell Technology to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Morgan Stanley set a $112.00 target price on Marvell Technology in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price target on Marvell Technology from $90.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, B. Riley reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $130.00 price objective (up previously from $100.00) on shares of Marvell Technology in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $116.03.

Marvell Technology News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Marvell Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition: Marvell agreed to buy XConn to expand AI‑data‑center interconnect capabilities, which strengthens its addressable market and complements its silicon roadmap — a strategic move that supports longer‑term AI revenue prospects. Marvell Stock Pops as It Gears Up for the Next Generation of AI With XConn Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Rosenblatt reiterated a “Buy” and other broker notes remain constructive, citing robust AI bookings — this underpins upside expectations for data‑center demand. Rosenblatt Securities Reiterates “Buy” Rating for Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL)
• Positive Sentiment: Bull thesis intact: multiple deep‑dive pieces argue Marvell’s connectivity push validates the bullish case for secular AI and data‑center tailwinds for patient investors. Marvell Technology: Connectivity Push Keeps Bull Thesis Intact
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate: commentary is mixed — some see recent weakness as a buying opportunity, others warn expectations for AI could already be baked in, fueling both dip‑buyers and caution. Is Marvell Technology (MRVL) Attractively Priced After Recent Share Price Weakness
• Neutral Sentiment: Options activity: elevated put volume has drawn attention — may indicate hedging or speculative bets ahead of near‑term volatility rather than a clear fundamental shift. Unusual Volume in Marvell Technology Put Options – Is MRVL Stock Undervalued?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP Mark Casper sold 5,000 shares recently — a disclosed sale that some traders view negatively even though single transactions don’t necessarily signal business weakness. Mark Casper Sells 5,000 Shares of Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term profit‑taking: there was selling after the XConn announcement and headlines noting a post‑deal pullback — concerns focus on integration costs, margin impact and short‑term execution risk. Marvell stock falls after announcing XConn Technologies acquisition

Marvell Technology Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 2.01, a quick ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $87.43 and a 200 day moving average price of $80.66. The company has a market capitalization of $70.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.20, a P/E/G ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.95.

Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December 2nd. The semiconductor company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.02. Marvell Technology had a return on equity of 13.15% and a net margin of 31.75%.The business had revenue of $2.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.06 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.43 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 36.8% on a year-over-year basis. Marvell Technology has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.740-0.840 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Marvell Technology, Inc. will post 0.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marvell Technology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 9th. Marvell Technology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 8.42%.

Marvell Technology announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, September 24th that authorizes the company to buyback $5.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the semiconductor company to repurchase up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marvell Technology

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MRVL. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Marvell Technology by 160.0% in the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 325 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Game Plan Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marvell Technology in the second quarter valued at about $27,000. Kiker Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Marvell Technology by 374.7% in the second quarter. Kiker Wealth Management LLC now owns 356 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares in the last quarter. Nova Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in Marvell Technology by 3,922.2% during the third quarter. Nova Wealth Management Inc. now owns 362 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 353 shares during the period. Finally, N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Marvell Technology in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors own 83.51% of the company’s stock.

Marvell Technology Company Profile

Marvell Technology Group is a global semiconductor company that designs and develops integrated circuits and related software for data infrastructure, networking, storage and connectivity markets. The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, Ethernet physical-layer transceivers (PHYs), switch and switch silicon, optical interconnect components, storage controllers, and security processors. Marvell’s technology is used to enable high-performance data centers, carrier networks, enterprise and cloud storage, as well as connectivity in automotive and industrial applications.

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Marvell has grown through both organic development and strategic acquisitions to broaden its capabilities across networking and data interconnect.