New York, Jan 17, 2026, 18:22 EST — Market closed.
- Marvell closed Friday roughly 0.1% higher at $80.46, bouncing between $80.31 and $82.44 throughout the session.
- Jefferies maintained its Buy rating, setting a $120 target based on growth in custom AI chips.
- U.S. markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening for trading on Tuesday.
Marvell Technology shares closed Friday nearly flat at $80.46, eking out a slight gain after swinging widely throughout the session as investors returned to chip stocks linked to data centers.
U.S. equity and options markets will shut down Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That means Tuesday is the first opportunity for investors to move on semiconductor and AI spending trades.
The stock has reacted sharply to changes in expectations around “custom” AI silicon—chips tailored for specific clients, typically cloud providers—and the networking components that handle data flow within AI-intensive data centers.
Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis maintained Broadcom as “our top pick,” yet noted that “Nvidia looks cheap.” He also kept Marvell on his list of favored chip stocks for 2026, setting a $120 price target. Curtis expressed optimism about Marvell’s custom AI chip business, highlighting its expanding customer base and growth. Barron’s
Sentiment in the chip sector took a hit after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co revealed plans to boost capital expenditures, citing robust demand for AI chips.
Marvell’s stock wrapped up Friday on a softer note, after a bumpier day before that saw shares dip roughly 1%, ending at $80.38, according to data.
Marvell revealed earlier this month plans to acquire XConn Technologies for about $540 million in cash and stock, aiming to boost its AI data center connectivity lineup.
That puts Marvell alongside bigger names like Broadcom and Nvidia, with investors focused squarely on two factors: if hyperscalers will maintain their orders, and whether the next-gen systems hit their delivery targets.
The downside remains straightforward to outline. Custom-chip revenue often fluctuates, major clients may change their design plans or schedules, and integration risks grow when a company piles on deals while aiming to maintain steady margins.
Marvell’s fiscal fourth-quarter results are due Feb. 26 after the market closes, according to TipRanks. Analysts expect earnings per share of $0.79.
