Bernstein Outperform initiation and $300 PT spark ARM's 13% surge on AI CPU renaissance
- Bernstein initiated coverage May 18 with Outperform/$300 target (well above prior levels).
- Analyst cited shift to agentic AI (GenAI 2.0), positioning ARM for "renaissance of CPUs" via power efficiency.
- Builds on strong Q4 FY2026 results (May 6): $1.49B rev (+20% YoY), data-center royalties doubled, licensing +29%.
- More than $2B customer demand committed for new Arm AGI CPU in FY2027-28; targets $15B+ annual revenue by 2031.
- Trading at new highs amid broad semis strength (INTC/MU bounce) and ahead of NVDA earnings.
- Momentum ignores FTC antitrust probe on licensing; bullish options flow and retail chatter amplified move.
- Stock up ~100%+ YTD in 2026 on AI infrastructure tailwinds per multiple analyst reports.
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