Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) has caught the attention of investors as Citi initiates a 30-day catalyst watch leading up to the company’s upcoming artificial intelligence event on April 11. The semiconductor company’s stock saw a nearly 5% surge in premarket trading following the announcement.

Analyst Atif Malik highlighted the recent underperformance of Marvell’s stock, attributing it to a weaker-than-expected Apr-Q guide on non-core enterprise networking/carrier infrastructure end markets and optical concerns surrounding the use of copper-based connectivity solutions like the NVLink Switch during GTC. Despite these challenges, Malik noted that Marvell currently holds an 18% valuation discount to its AI peers, making it an intriguing prospect for investors.

Marvell’s upcoming AI event is anticipated to serve as a significant catalyst, potentially reshaping the company’s trajectory in the semiconductor industry. As the event draws closer, investors are closely monitoring Marvell’s developments and positioning themselves to capitalize on potential market movements.