Marvell Shares Down $1.49 to $181.09
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 15 2026
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Mixed options sentiment in Marvell (MRVL), with shares down $1.49 near $181.09. Options volume roughly in line with average with 112k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.48, compared to a typical level near 0.74. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 3.25 near 97.83, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $11.16. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Marvell (MRVL) will report earnings after the close on 2026-05-27.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 11.19% or $20.27.
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Analyst Views on MRVL
Wall Street analysts forecast MRVL stock price to fall
30 Analyst Rating
22 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 279.040
Low
85.00
Averages
120.12
High
156.00
Current: 279.040
Low
85.00
Averages
120.12
High
156.00
About MRVL
Marvell Technology, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a supplier of data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, spanning the data center core to network edge. It is engaged in the design, development and sale of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), interconnects, ethernet solutions, fiber channel adapters, processors and storage controllers. In addition, it is also developing Ultra Accelerator LinkTM (UALinkTM) switches and ethernet for scale-up networking (ESUN) switches for the emerging scale-out artificial intelligence market. Its solutions integrate multiple analogs, mixed-signal and digital intellectual property components incorporating hardware, firmware and software technologies and its system knowledge to provide its customers with integrated solutions for their end products. It designs and manufactures photonic integrated circuits for ultra-high-bandwidth and low-power applications.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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