Mad Money 05/08/26 | Audio Only

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 08, 2026 at 23:52  |  44:19  |  CNBC
Speakers
Jim Cramer — Host, Mad Money — CNBC host, Mad Money

Summary

Jim Cramer discusses the semiconductor boom, highlighting memory stocks and equipment makers as undervalued. He endorses several stocks including Micron, Venture Global, Under Armour, Affirm, and Element Solutions. He also advises on specific trades like avoiding Adobe before Figma earnings and buying on dips for ASML. The show features interviews with Affirm CEO Max Levchin, Burger King president Tom Curtis, and Element Solutions CEO Ben Glicklich.

  • Cramer reiterates that semiconductor stocks, particularly memory, are not overvalued like the dot-com era and are still cheap on earnings.
  • He recommends buying Micron, Seagate, and Western Digital due to low price-to-earnings ratios and strong demand.
  • He discusses the turnaround at Burger King and endorses Restaurant Brands International as a long-term play.
  • He interviews Affirm CEO Max Levchin and calls the stock a great opportunity after strong earnings.
  • He highlights Element Solutions as a specialty chemicals company benefiting from AI data center buildout.
  • He provides lightning round calls: buy Bloom Energy, Steel Dynamics, APA; avoid Digi Power X.
  • He warns against owning Adobe ahead of Figma earnings, suggesting avoidance.
  • He suggests waiting for a pullback to buy Cisco and ASML, given their recent runs.
Trade Ideas
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 3:11
Natural gas play, pullback opportunity.
Venture Global is one of the best ways to invest in America's natural gas edge. The stock has pulled back about 20% over the past month due to peace fears, but those fears are overblown. $11 seems right to me.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 3:33
Turnaround story with strong brand.
Under Armour's turnaround is here. CEO Kevin Plank is about to fire up the engine, and the brand is still strong as many people wear the insignia. You can still get in before the momentum builds.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 3:33
Management instability concern.
I'm worried about On Holding's very quick management turnover without explanation. That is a red flag and makes me cautious on the stock.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 4:29
Valuation reasonable, wait for pullback.
Cisco's stock has had a monster move, but it sells for just 23 times forward earnings, so it isn't that expensive. However, you may be a little late without a pullback. Be careful but the data center business is bright.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 4:50
Avoid Adobe before Figma report.
You probably don't want to own Adobe on the day Figma reports, because Figma is an eclectic design distributor that has made life difficult for Adobe. Figma could deliver terrific earnings, making Adobe vulnerable.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 5:28
Semiconductor equipment supply crunch.
Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA are in the same position—they simply can't produce enough semiconductor capital equipment. This confluence of lackluster supply and insatiable demand makes me feel like you can still buy those stocks.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 7:27
FedEx is the logistics winner.
I don't buy stocks for yield, I buy for growth, and therefore I buy FedEx because that is the winner. CEO Raj Subramaniam is doing a remarkable job.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 7:56
Profiting from refining spread.
Valero Energy is a buy because as long as the spread between the price of gasoline and what they buy oil for remains wide, they will print money.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 8:59
Cheapest memory stock, huge upside.
Micron is the cheapest even after this run. It's earlier in the phase than you think. The stock sells for just six times earnings and there is endless demand with not enough supply. It's going to $1000.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 10:36
Profitable fintech, strong opportunity.
Affirm reported a terrific quarter, now very profitable, and its network is more powerful. I think you're getting a great opportunity here.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 22:00
Burger King turnaround accelerating.
Burger King's American business is taking share with 5.8% same-store sales growth. The turnaround is real, they are in the early innings, and CEO Tom Curtis says this is the new normal. It's making money for shareholders.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 29:34
Electronics chemicals growth story.
Element Solutions is a specialty chemicals company benefiting from the AI buildout and data center intensity. The portfolio is well positioned, and even after a 73% YTD run it still trades under 24x earnings. It can keep climbing.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 36:49
Avoid unprofitable momentum stock.
Digi Power X has been straight up but is not making money. I have to say pass.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 37:14
Hold great steel company.
Steel Dynamics is a great company. Why would you do anything other than hold?
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 37:40
Wait for dip to buy ASML.
ASML is a great stock. It's been straight up since a great quarter. After the $75 move today, let's hope for a down day and get in. I don't want to top tick, but I think you got a great one.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 38:19
Data center power demand play.
Bloom Energy is non-combustible power, and all the data centers are going crazy for it. You should buy it.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 39:04
Oil and gas value play.
APA (formerly Apache) has come down a little, and I like it. I think you got a good one.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 40:52
Undervalued memory stock.
Seagate is one of the memory stocks that are undervalued. They trade at incredibly low price-to-earnings ratios despite massive demand and supply constraints. It's not too late to buy.
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money 40:52
Undervalued memory stock.
Western Digital is one of the memory stocks that are undervalued. They trade at incredibly low price-to-earnings ratios despite massive demand and supply constraints. It's not too late to buy.
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