Shares of Penguin Solutions, Inc. (PENG) plummeted 6.32% in pre-market trading on Monday, following a significant price target cut by JP Morgan. The sharp decline comes as investors react to the lowered expectations for the company's stock performance.

JP Morgan, a leading financial services firm, reduced its target price for Penguin Solutions from $20 to $18, representing a 10% decrease in their valuation of the company. This adjustment in the price target suggests that analysts at JP Morgan have become more cautious about Penguin Solutions' near-term prospects.

While the specific reasons behind JP Morgan's decision to lower the price target were not immediately clear, such moves are typically based on a reassessment of a company's financial outlook, market conditions, or industry trends. The substantial pre-market drop in Penguin Solutions' stock price indicates that investors are aligning their expectations with the revised analyst outlook, potentially leading to a sell-off as they reevaluate their positions.