Street Calls of the Week
Investing.com - William Blair initiated coverage on Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:CRDO) with an Outperform rating on Thursday. The stock has demonstrated remarkable momentum, surging over 270% in the past six months and currently trading near its 52-week high of $168.42. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 66% and has shown strong revenue growth of 176% in the last twelve months.
The research firm highlighted Credo’s expanding product portfolio, noting that while Ethernet AEC business is expected to represent about 88% of sales in fiscal 2026, the company has also expanded into optics through its Dove and Lark DSP chips.
William Blair estimates that Credo’s optical business will generate approximately $60 million in fiscal 2026, representing a small portion of total revenue but offering significant growth potential in a $7 billion inside data center optical total addressable market.
The firm also noted Credo’s recent entrance into the PCIe market with a gen 6 retimer solution that should begin generating revenue in coming quarters, complementing growth from increasing average selling prices as hyperscalers shift to higher speed solutions.
William Blair expects Credo to benefit from significant operating leverage, projecting non-GAAP operating margin to reach 41% in fiscal 2026 and continue rising, with non-GAAP EPS growth forecasted at 206% in fiscal 2026 and 35% in fiscal 2027.
In other recent news, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd reported impressive financial results for the July quarter, with revenue reaching $191 million and earnings per share at $0.35. The company also provided guidance for the October quarter with revenue expected to hit $235 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $202 million. Analysts have responded positively to these developments, with Mizuho raising its price target to $155, citing strong guidance and maintaining an Outperform rating. TD Cowen also increased its price target to $160, highlighting Credo’s robust financial performance and improved growth outlook for fiscal year 2026. Needham raised its price target to $150, reflecting the company’s stronger-than-expected results and enhanced guidance, with a forecasted revenue growth of approximately 120% year-over-year for fiscal 2026. Additionally, BofA Securities increased its price target to $165, emphasizing Credo’s role in AI clusters due to its active electrical cables. Furthermore, Credo introduced its new Bluebird Digital Signal Processor designed for 1.6Tbps optical transceivers, aiming to reduce power consumption challenges. This innovative development could address deployment constraints related to cooling and power delivery.
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