The article highlights three AI stocks that could outperform the Nasdaq Composite in 2027: Dell (DELL), Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) and Maxlinear (MXL). Dell ended its fiscal Q2 2027 with a 95 billion USD backlog and 47 billion USD in revenue, and raised its full-year guidance, with its infrastructure segment revenue up 89%. Silicon Motion's second-quarter sales rose 127% year over year, and its Ferri & Boot Drive segment revenue grew roughly 1,700%. Maxlinear's AI infrastructure segment revenue surged 145%, and its Q3 forecast high end points to sales of 220 million USD.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/23/2026 | 211.00 |
| Change that session | -0.57% |
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