Marvell Technology expanded its AI data center portfolio in October 2026 with CXL memory expanders, 224G copper connectivity parts, and cloud security and networking collaborations with Microsoft, Oracle and Aviz. The article says these launches deepen its exposure to memory-heavy AI workloads and hyperscaler server designs, especially the Alaska E 3.2T retimer and second-generation Alaska A 1.6T AEC DSP, but do not fundamentally change its investment narrative. Key risks include margin dilution if lower-margin custom products scale faster, about US$1b of supplier prepayments exposed to shifts in hyperscaler demand or timing, and volatile AI sentiment. The current narrative projects US$41.4b revenue and US$13.0b earnings by 2029, implying 63.6% yearly revenue growth and roughly 5x earnings growth from US$2.6b today. A more bullish view sees revenue reaching US$46.6b and earnings US$15.4b if custom and optics programs scale.
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