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Astera Labs Wins $195 Price Target as Bulls Reassess After 40% Slide

A raised target underscores confidence in hyperscaler-driven growth for the AI interconnect supplier.

Overview

  • On December 9, H.C. Wainwright’s Gus Richard lifted Astera Labs’ price target to $195 and reiterated a Buy, citing expanding revenue per rack and hyperscaler demand.
  • Recent coverage describes the stock as a potential buying opportunity following a roughly 40% pullback.
  • Astera Labs reported Q3 revenue up 104% year over year to $230.6 million with non-GAAP EPS of $0.49, and Q4 guidance was characterized as above Street estimates.
  • Analysts highlight a multi-product roadmap and partnerships targeting rack-level AI data centers, with Scorpio X scaling projected in 2H 2026 and NVLink Fusion expected to contribute in 2027.
  • Commentary flags risks from elevated valuation, competition, and customer concentration, with investors watching upcoming updates on Scorpio X and UALink.