- "Mobile restructuring removed a substantial drag," says Nomura's Sanjay Chaurasia, reiterating a Buy, though cutting the price target to $14 from $16. "Due to lack of a clear growth strategy post-exit, we see Marvell (MRVL +2%) as under pressure to pursue a path of inorganic growth or to consider additional alternatives."
- Reiterating a Market Perform while boosting the price target to $11 from $9, FBR's Chris Rolland was most surprised last night's announcement didn't include a buyer for the group, given all the recent talks about a potential deal.
- In other sell-side action, RBC Capital lifts its PT to $10 from $9, Cowen remains a bull on the stock, and Piper Jaffray and Susquehanna are still neutral.
- Previously: Marvell Technology soars on mobile platform shakeup (Sept. 24)