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- Credo shares fell 9.2%, ending the day at $139.16 after dropping as low as $134.40.
- A Form 4 showed a trust linked to Credo’s CTO sold 30,000 shares under a pre-arranged agreement.
- Rosenblatt began coverage by assigning a Neutral rating and setting a $170 price target, citing worries about durability risks.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd shares dropped 9.2% to $139.16 on Wednesday, dragging the company’s market cap down to about $32.5 billion. The stock hit an intraday low of $134.40 amid choppy trading.
The drop stood out, especially since chip stocks were mostly on the rise, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF edging up about 3% that day.
Rosenblatt kicked off coverage of Credo with a Neutral rating and set a $170 price target. The firm sees near-term growth as solid but largely factored in, warning about rising risks down the road. They flagged that Credo’s advantage in copper cables could erode as data centers move to higher speeds and longer distances, where optical links usually take over. 1
A separate SEC filing dated Jan. 20 revealed sales tied to CTO and director Cheng Chi Fung. The Cheng Huang Family Trust sold 30,000 shares on Jan. 15, with weighted-average prices between roughly $149 and $165. These moves were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan set up on Sept. 5, 2025. 2
Rule 10b5-1 plans allow insiders to arrange trading schedules ahead of time. They help reduce legal risks and sidestep accusations of trading on inside information. But big sales still stand out, particularly following a strong stock run-up.
Rosenblatt’s Mike Genovese started coverage with a Neutral rating and set a $170 price target, Benzinga reported. The note cautioned that “additional competition is imminent,” according to TheFly. 3
The crux of Credo’s challenge lies in the lifespan of copper-based active electrical cables as the default in AI data centers. Should clients move to optical connections earlier than expected, Credo’s pricing leverage and growth trajectory might change fast.
Here’s a clear risk: stocks that jump on growth stories can flip just as fast. Insider sales, even those automated through preset plans, could hit harder if more filings come out or if analysts start questioning the company’s long-term prospects.
Traders are watching to see if the stock stabilizes after Wednesday’s sharp decline and whether more broker reports surface on Thursday. The next major milestone is the earnings report, scheduled for around March 3, 2026, per Nasdaq. 4
Fresh details on Credo’s extended roadmap, especially regarding optical technology, could shift the narrative. Insider-trading filings may also introduce a new angle.
