Quick SummaryCRDO shares have rallied 18.8% following its latest quarterly earnings, significantly outpacing the S&P 500Fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue jumped 157% year-over-year to $437 million, surpassing analyst forecastsNon-GAAP earnings per share of $1.16 exceeded the Street’s $1.03 estimate by 12.6%Company projects revenue growth exceeding 80% for fiscal 2027, anticipating optical segment sales above $600 millionWall Street consensus reflects a Buy rating with a mean price target of $263.11Credo Technology Group (CRDO) has gained 18.8% following its most recent quarterly report, trading at $241.91 as of Friday’s market open. The performance significantly outpaced the broader S&P 500 during the comparable period.Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd, CRDOThe company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 performance drove the rally. Revenue reached $437 million, representing a 157% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Street’s $430.1 million expectation. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share registered at $1.16, topping the $1.03 consensus by 12.6%.Executives highlighted a notable milestone: fourth-quarter revenue by itself surpassed the company’s complete fiscal 2025 annual revenue. This demonstrates the velocity at which AI infrastructure expansion is flowing through CRDO’s pipeline.Full fiscal 2026 revenues exceeded $1.3 billion, representing more than a tripling from the prior year. Four hyperscale customers individually represented at least 10% of overall revenue, with the leading three accounting for 34%, 27%, and 16% respectively.Non-GAAP gross margin registered at 68.3% during the quarter, improving from 67.4% in the year-ago period. Net margin climbed to 51.9%, while free cash flow achieved a company record of $177.5 million. The quarter concluded with $1.4 billion in cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet.For first-quarter fiscal 2027, management provided revenue guidance of $465–$475 million. Looking at the full year, the company projects revenue expansion exceeding 80%, with optical segment revenues anticipated to cross $600 million.Optical Segment Emerges as Key Growth DriverThe company’s optical business expansion is being accelerated by its Dust Photonics acquisition. This transaction introduces silicon photonics PIC capabilities and expands the product lineup with 800G and 1.6T offerings, while 3.2T solutions remain under development.Executives anticipate ZeroFlap optics, silicon photonics PICs, and optical DSPs will each generate revenue exceeding $100 million during fiscal 2027.Analyst projections have experienced significant upward revisions over the past month. The consensus earnings per share forecast has increased 18.12% since the earnings announcement. Zacks assigns CRDO a Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating.Institutional Holdings and Insider TransactionsRegarding institutional positioning, Vanguard, State Street, and Geode each expanded their holdings during the fourth quarter. Alliancebernstein increased its position by 66% in the second quarter. Institutional ownership currently represents 80.46% of shares outstanding.Insider transactions have attracted some market attention. CFO Daniel W. Fleming divested 40,000 units on June 11 at an average price of $249.48, generating approximately $9.98 million. The transaction occurred through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan designed to satisfy tax liabilities related to equity compensation vesting. CTO Chi Fung Cheng sold 27,500 units during April through a comparable arrangement.Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also reported a disposition valued between $1,001 and $15,000 in CRDO on June 30.The Street maintains a predominantly bullish stance. Evercore launched coverage with an Outperform rating and $325 price target on June 22. JPMorgan elevated its target to $250 while maintaining an Overweight rating.The consensus price target stands at $263.11 across 19 covering analysts, with 17 carrying Buy or Strong Buy recommendations and two at Hold.CRDO’s 52-week range spans from $86.49 to $308.67.The post Credo Technology (CRDO) Stock Surges Nearly 19% Post-Earnings: Should You Still Invest? appeared first on Blockonomi.