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Astera Q3 Preview: Scorpio Ramp, Margin Dynamics, and Upside Potential for ALAB

Nov 3, 2026, 9:36 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Pre-earnings expectations beat or met with upbeat Scorpio ramp and Q3 revenue guidance could lift ALAB; peer actions and margin trajectory add optionality, but concentration risk caps upside.

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Astera is set to report Q3 results after the close as Scorpio X-Series ramps. The company guides Q3 revenue of $540–$560M and ~72% gross margin, with a long-term target of 78%. Focus also includes Q4 outlook and optical interconnect expansion; technically, the stock remains in an uptrend but must reclaim the 200-day SMA near $255 to extend the move.

Q3 results due after close; consensus EPS $1.19, revenue $550.8M.
Scorpio X-Series ramp drives Q3 revenue guide to $540–$560M (~40% QoQ).
Gross margin guided ~72%; long-term target 78%.
Customer concentration risk: reliance on hyperscalers/AI platforms.
Technicals show pullback in uptrend; 200-day SMA near $255.51.

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