Astera Labs reported a strong Q4, beating revenue expectations by 10% and tripling its earnings per share, driven by robust demand for AI data center solutions. Management projects Q1 CY25 revenues to grow 135% y/y, with a second consecutive quarter of GAAP profit, highlighting strong future growth prospects. The Scorpio line of switch product launched last year is expected to contribute ~10% of the CY25 revenues and is projected to be the largest product revenue segment for Astera.
Astera Labs shows strong growth but faces questions about pricing power and capex demand, leading me to move to the sidelines. Despite a 45% return in November 2024, current fundamentals and potential margin pressure make ALAB a 50/50 setup. ALAB's valuation at 59x forward EPS is reasonable, but compressing gross margins raise concerns about its pricing power.
Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 10, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jitendra Mohan - CEO and Co-Founder Sanjay Gajendra - President, COO and Co-Founder Mike Tate - CFO Leslie Green - IR Conference Call Participants Harlan Sur - JPMorgan Blayne Curtis - Jefferies Joe Moore - Morgan Stanley Tore Svanberg - Stifel Tom O'Malley - Barclays Ross Seymore - Deutsche Bank Quinn Bolton - Needham Atif Malik - Citigroup Suji Desilva - ROTH Capital Richard Shannon - Craig-Hallum Operator Hello. Good afternoon.
Astera Labs crushed estimates for the fourth quarter and guided higher than views for the current period. But ALAB stock wavered in extended trading.
Astera Labs' fourth-quarter 2024 results are expected to reflect strong demand for AI-enabled servers and data center infrastructure despite stiff competition.
In the latest trading session, Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) closed at $104.51, marking a -1.93% move from the previous day.
Astera Labs Inc ALAB shares recovered in early trading on Tuesday, after having tanked in the previous session amid a broader downturn in AI stocks.
Astera Labs (ALAB 0.63%) stock is sinking this week following new analyst coverage. The semiconductor specialist's share price had fallen as low as 15.8% for the week during Thursday's trading before recovering to a 7.1% dip on the week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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Astera Labs stock benefits from strong demand for AI-enabled servers and data center infrastructure despite stiff competition.
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Stifel raised the firm's price target on Astera Labs to $150 from $100 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. In the Analog, Connectivity, and Processors sector, the firm lists Astera Labs as one of the most attractive stocks in its coverage due to being a key AI infrastructure beneficiary, the analyst tells investors.