TD Cowen Lowers Marvell Technology's Price Target to $60

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TD Cowen Lowers Marvell Technology's Price Target to $60

TD Cowen has recently adjusted its price target for Marvell Technology Inc. to $60, down from a previous target of $95. This change reflects shifts in the evaluation of Marvell's market performance and potential by TD Cowen's analysts.

The adjustment was made by TD Cowen's analyst, Joshua Buchalter, who pointed to a challenging market environment with limited upside potential as the primary reason for the revision. Despite the decrease, Buchalter maintains confidence in Marvell's strategic direction, supported by the company's ability to perform strongly even in a difficult sector climate, as reported by Investing.com.

Marvell Technology remains focused on exceeding its Fiscal Year 2025 AI targets, demonstrating resilience and effective execution of its plans. While the revised price target highlights immediate market concerns, TD Cowen continues to hold a positive outlook on Marvell's long-term growth, particularly as demand for 5G technology expands.

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