Credo Technology Surges 5.74% on Strong Earnings Despite Modest Volume Ranking at 276th

Credo Technology (CRDO) surged 5.74% on August 12, closing at $125.38 with a trading volume of $390 million, ranking 276th in market activity. The stock reached a 52-week high of $121.50 earlier this week, driven by strong Q2 earnings and revenue growth.

Analysts remain optimistic, with a consensus "Buy" rating and a median price target of $87.91. Recent upgrades from Susquehanna and Mizuho highlight confidence in Credo’s high-speed connectivity solutions. Despite this, insider sales totaling $113 million over 90 days, including shares from CFO Daniel Fleming and director Pantas Sutardja, could signal mixed investor sentiment.

The company reported $170 million in quarterly revenue, a 179.6% year-over-year increase, and exceeded EPS estimates at $0.35. Institutional ownership remains robust at 80.46%, with hedge funds like Nisa Investment Advisors and Blue Trust Inc. increasing stakes in Q2. However, a high beta of 2.59 and a P/E ratio of 445.96 reflect elevated risk.

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