Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) surged 5.24% during intraday trading on Friday, reflecting strong investor interest in the semiconductor stock.
The rally coincides with broad strength in chip and storage shares, driven by reports that U.S. tech giants including Alphabet and Amazon plan to spend over $700 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year. This massive capital expenditure is expected to boost demand for semiconductor and data center equipment providers.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Tore Svanberg maintained a Buy rating on Credo Technology with a price target of $250. Furthermore, the company is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings after the market closes on June 1, with options markets anticipating significant volatility around the announcement.