CICC has initiated coverage on Astera Labs Inc (ALAB) with an Outperform rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the semiconductor company's investment potential. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Astera Labs specializes in hardware and software solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure applications. The company, which went public on March 20, 2024, has developed its Intelligent Connectivity Platform to address data, memory, and networking bottlenecks in cloud and AI infrastructure.
Currently, Astera Labs boasts a market capitalization of $24.0 billion and has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 120.61, with a trailing earnings per share (EPS) of 1.13. The firm provides various semiconductor-based connectivity solutions, including Integrated Circuits (ICs), boards, and modules, aimed at enhancing accelerated computing capabilities.
The announcement highlights CICC's confidence in Astera Labs' growth prospects, as the company prepares for upcoming earnings reports. Analysts anticipate an EPS of $0.55 and revenue of $277.3 million for the quarter ending August 3, 2026. In recent earnings performance, Astera Labs exceeded expectations with a Q3 2025 EPS of $0.49, a 23.3% surprise over estimates.
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