NASDAQ:AXLA 16 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Astera Labs shares rose 4.8% to $182.80 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $225 target. RBC cited strong retimer demand and upcoming Scorpio switch launches as catalysts. The move comes ahead of Astera’s Feb. 10 earnings report and amid heightened scrutiny of AI chip stocks. Trading volume reached about 4.2 million shares Friday.