New York, January 12, 2026, 15:38 EST — Regular session
- Marvell shares barely moved in afternoon trading, trailing behind a wider rally in chip stocks
- Traders eye Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report alongside Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings later this week for clues on AI-driven demand
- Marvell is set to release its next earnings report in early March, while investors remain focused on how well the company is executing its deals
Marvell Technology shares barely moved Monday afternoon, trailing broader semiconductor gains. At 3:38 p.m. EST, the stock slipped slightly to $83.21. Meanwhile, the iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed roughly 0.7%, and Broadcom pushed up around 2.5%.
Timing is crucial. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, a major Nvidia supplier and a key indicator of advanced chip demand, reports Thursday. Investors look to its guidance for clues on AI infrastructure spending. Galen Zeng, senior research manager at IDC, noted: “The main driver is the explosive growth of the AI server accelerator manufacturing market.” 1
Traders will focus on the U.S. consumer price index Tuesday. A stronger-than-expected reading could lift bond yields and weigh on high-growth tech stocks, despite solid underlying chip demand. 2
Marvell’s core challenge remains unchanged: how fast its data-center projects convert into reliable revenue. Last week, the company announced it will acquire networking gear maker XConn Technologies for roughly $540 million, mostly cash with some stock. The deal aims to boost Marvell’s switching lineup tailored for AI data centers. “This combination creates a compelling switching platform for accelerated infrastructure,” CEO Matt Murphy said. 3
The XConn acquisition comes after Marvell’s $3.25 billion purchase of chip startup Celestial AI in December, aimed at boosting next-generation connectivity for linking chips within AI systems. 4
Investors are zeroing in on Marvell’s custom silicon efforts — application-specific integrated circuits designed for specific clients or tasks — along with networking chips that handle data traffic within cloud data centers. These segments can fluctuate sharply depending on how quickly a few major customers ramp up, and the market reacts harshly to any hint of uneven ordering patterns.
Up next on the earnings front: Marvell is slated to report around March 4, according to Nasdaq’s earnings calendar. The company hasn’t officially confirmed the date yet. 5
There is a downside risk. Marvell’s acquisition binge brings execution challenges, while regulatory hurdles and integration could take more time than anticipated. Data-center networking is ruthless, too, with bigger competitors bundling hardware and software around leading AI chips.
Before Marvell steps up, traders will focus on broader cues: Tuesday’s CPI data and Thursday’s TSMC forecast. MRVL investors have a key date in early March, when updated guidance on AI demand and deal momentum is expected.
