Arm shares fall nearly 4% as traders brace for upcoming earnings and AI demand outlook
Arm Holdings plc (ARM) dropped 3.86% as traders responded to caution ahead of its second-quarter earnings release, with market focus on data center sales and guidance for AI chip demand. The down move is supported by Arm trading below all major moving averages, while technicals point to persistent selling pressure.
Highlights
- Arm forecasts second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $1.38 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.47, matching analyst estimates.
- Data center royalty revenue more than doubled year over year, supporting growth with weaker smartphone sales and ongoing AI demand monitoring.
- Shares of Arm trade below key moving averages with technical indicators showing broad downside pressure and an expected range of $176.8 to $212.54 in the next five sessions.
Data center gains offset by weak smartphones as investors gauge AI demand
Arm is scheduled to report its second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings after the U.S. market close on November 4. The company has guided for $1.38 billion in revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.47, with analyst expectations closely matching this forecast. Recent results showed data center royalties more than doubled year over year, contributing to growth alongside weaker smartphone sales, as investors continue to monitor demand for Arm's processor architecture in AI and data center markets.
Sustained selling below key averages as oscillators highlight downside bias
Arm is trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages—$233.78, $257.07, and $229.87, respectively—highlighting sustained short-, medium-, and long-term pressure from sellers. Nearest resistance is seen at $196.12, with immediate support at $176.8. The broader trend confirmation remains negative, although the MA-50 is positioned above the MA-200 in a bullish alignment. Momentum indicators remain weak, as both the MACD and Average Directional Index (ADX) signal a sell setup. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastic RSI are neutral, while the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is in the oversold zone. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) is negative and the Awesome Oscillator (AO) also displays a negative reading. Intraday volatility is 5.00%, and sellers continue to dominate the morning session, with price trading near the day's low. Divergence between neutral oscillators and the CCI’s oversold state points to downside bias reinforced by prevailing technicals and short-term action.
Earlier, analysts noted that persistent selling pressure and negative technical signals were shaping a downside bias for Arm ahead of its earnings release. This latest analysis reinforces the prevailing bearish scenario, with short-term traders advised to monitor $176.8 as the critical support level for potential renewed downside momentum.