Astera Labs Company Overview
Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock Astera Labs (ALAB) manufactures semiconductors that enhance the speed and efficiency that computers can connect. The company specializes in making chips that can handle vast amounts of data perfect for artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Though Astera Labs is relatively unknown, the company is an integral part of the AI boom and can be thought of as a means to ensure that data flows efficiently.
ALAB Boasts Strong Partnerships with AI Leaders
Though a plethora of companies seek to cash in on the AI revolution, only a select few are responsible for the foundational data infrastructure. These companies include Nvidia (NVDA), Intel (INTC), and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Before going public in March, ALAB disclosed that the company has “trusted relationships” with these industry juggernauts.
AI Buildout Boosts EPS
Robust forward earnings expectations are one of the most optimal ways to find the next leading stocks. Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest that ALAB EPS will explode by 150% next quarter and 56.15% in 2025.
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Bullish EPS Surprise History
ALAB has an impressive EPS surprise track record in its short history, beating Wall Street estimates by an average of 67.82% over its first three quarters as a public company.
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Recent Estimate Revisions
At the heart of the powerful Zacks Rank are the recent estimate revisions. When several Wall Street analysts increase earnings estimates, it can be a bullish omen. In just the past 30 days, seven analysts tracked by Zacks have revised earnings estimates higher.
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Relative Strength vs. Peers
Another sign of strength is ALAB’s relative price action versus the Vaneck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the semiconductor peer group. Since going public in March, ALAB shares have gained 51.9% while the semiconductor peer group is down 7.8%.
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IPO Bases Can Be Powerful
IPO base structures often lead to some of the most robust breakouts, especially when the company is in a strong industry group. For instance, Reddit (RDDT), another recent IPO benefitting from the AI buildout, gained 38% after breaking out of its IPO base in late October.
ALAB’s current base structure is similar to RDDT. Shares are rounding out an 8-month IPO base structure. On November 5th, shares jumped 38% on volume turnover five times the norm – a sign of accumulation. Since then, ALAB has digested the earnings-induced gains and held the gap nicely. Often, the longer a stock holds a gap, the less likely it is to fill.
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Bottom Line
Astera Labs is an emerging leader in the red-hot artificial intelligence industry. The company boasts strong partnerships, robust forward EPS estimates, and a sound base structure.
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