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Credo Technology (CRDO) Plunges Amid Analyst Target Cuts
* If Credo Technology continues to face concerns over optical growth pace, investors may watch for further downside as analysts re-evaluate near-term potential despite positive long-term outlooks.
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Credo Technology (CRDO) stock is poised for its worst week in two years, falling 29% as analysts across Wall Street lower price targets. Despite maintaining bullish ratings, firms like JPMorgan and Bank of America have raised concerns regarding the pace of the company's optical growth.
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**Implied Volatility / Movement:** Credo Technology Group ($CRDO+WL) stock is experiencing significant declines, heading towards its worst weekly performance in nearly two years. This downturn follows fiscal first-quarter results and subsequent price target reductions from major financial institutions. JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Evercore ISI have all adjusted their price targets downward, citing concerns over the ramp-up pace of Credo's optical business. Despite these adjustments, all three firms maintained 'Overweight' or 'Buy' ratings, suggesting continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Bank of America specifically noted that optics could support growth through fiscal year 2027-29. Credo Technology reported better-than-expected Q1 results, with revenue more than doubling and net income soaring 140%. The stock had edged over 1% higher in Thursday's premarket trading but closed its worst day since January 2025 on Thursday, contributing to the week's steep 29% plunge. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remains 'extremely bullish,' with a notable increase in message volume and watchers citing the AI connectivity wave as a key driver.
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Credo Technology stock dropped heavily after Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets, worrying about how fast the company's new optical business is growing. Even though the company reported good earnings and long-term optimism, short-term worries caused a major sell-off.
What changed
Wall Street firms cut price targets on Credo Technology, sparking a 29% stock drop over concerns regarding the speed of its optical product growth.
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A similar company that builds high-speed data parts and might feel sympathy moves.
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- Research broader data center optical transceiver suppliers to see if the slowdown is company-specific or industry-wide.
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