Marc Chaikin, a veteran Wall Street analyst with over five decades of experience, has brought attention to a $7 technology stock, currently valued at approximately $11 billion, as a standout opportunity in the rapidly evolving autonomous vehicle sector.
Chaikin’s discovery, informed by his proprietary Power Gauge system, highlights the company’s potential for significant growth, with a pivotal shareholders’ meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time expected to serve as a major catalyst.
The company, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has developed a proprietary Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) system, secured by 95 patents, which enables its vehicles to navigate complex environments with unparalleled precision and safety.
Since initiating commercial operations in April 2025, the firm’s autonomous vehicles have been operating on public highways, notably along Texas’ I-45 corridor between Dallas and Houston, achieving speeds of up to 75 miles per hour. The Lidar technology’s advanced capabilities, including the ability to detect pedestrians from nearly a thousand feet away in low-visibility conditions, have positioned the company as a leader in the industry.
Chaikin, whose career includes collaborations with financial luminaries such as George Soros and Paul Tudor Jones, bases his recommendation on the Power Gauge’s NEUTRAL+ rating for the stock. This rating, which indicates a stock is on the cusp of turning BULLISH, has historically signaled substantial gains during periods of market volatility.
For example, similar ratings preceded a 370% surge in Hartford Insurance Group post-2008 and a 131% rise in NVR after the 9/11 market crash.
Chaikin’s Chaikin Money Flow indicator further supports his thesis, revealing significant cash inflows into the stock since February 2025, driven by institutional investors such as Norges Bank and Geode Capital Management.
The May 22 shareholders’ meeting is anticipated to be a turning point, following a precedent where the company’s prior annual meeting triggered a 91% stock price increase in less than two months.
Chaikin expects the company to share compelling operational data, building on its recent milestones, including a strategic partnership with a leading AI chip manufacturer announced at CES in January 2025. This collaboration, which involves integrating cutting-edge AI processing technology into the company’s vehicles, has already driven a 35% single-day stock surge, underscoring market confidence in the firm’s trajectory.
The company’s leadership, described by industry observers as a “dream team,” includes the “Father of Self-Driving Technology,” who coined the term “self-driving” and played a foundational role in early autonomous vehicle development, alongside former engineers from prominent tech and automotive firms. Their expertise has enabled the company to outpace competitors, many of whom face delays or operational challenges, and to secure partnerships with global giants in the automotive and logistics sectors, including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Toyota, Volvo, Uber, and FedEx.
Financial analysts share Chaikin’s optimism, with Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald assigning OVERWEIGHT ratings, Goldman Sachs issuing an upgrade, and Oppenheimer initiating coverage with a $15 price target, implying a 150% upside from current levels. Over the past 13 weeks, earnings estimates have risen, projecting 62% revenue growth and 19% earnings growth, reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to capitalize on the projected $2.2 trillion autonomous vehicle market by 2030.
Chaikin’s analysis also emphasizes the broader societal and economic implications of the company’s technology. By enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency, the firm’s Lidar system could save the U.S. economy an estimated $470 billion annually, prevent over 1 million fatalities, and avoid 50 million injuries each year. Additionally, its partnerships with logistics firms suggest potential to address supply chain inefficiencies, further amplifying its impact on the $1 trillion transportation market.
The company’s robust fundamentals, including outperformance in 10 of the last 12 quarterly earnings reports and minimal accident history (three incidents over 1 million autonomous miles, all caused by human drivers), distinguish it in a competitive landscape.
Chaikin notes that the stock’s recent price decline is attributable to market-wide volatility driven by proposed tariffs, rather than company-specific issues, presenting a strategic buying opportunity.
The autonomous vehicle industry is gaining momentum, supported by legislation in 29 U.S. states and anticipated federal policies to expand driverless vehicle deployment.
Chaikin’s discovery aligns with these trends, positioning the $7 stock as a potential beneficiary of both short-term market dynamics and long-term industry growth.
He projects a conservative 355% gain if the company achieves a $50 billion market cap, with a best-case scenario of 1,700% growth to a $200 billion valuation, driven by its target of generating $37.5 billion in annual revenue from 50 billion vehicle miles.
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