Maxlinear (MXL)
NASDAQ:MXL
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MXL Stock Chart & Stats
$26.27
-$0.72(-3.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$26.27
-$0.72(-3.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.74 - $106.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume403.71K
Average Volume (3M)5.07M
Market Cap
$7.56B
Enterprise Value$8.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$151.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.60
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.52
Shares Outstanding89,545,960
10 Day Avg. Volume4,500,538
30 Day Avg. Volume5,066,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)3.34
Price to Sales (P/S)3.23
P/FCF Ratio214.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue16.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit29.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-138.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$65.70Price Target Upside150.10% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$657.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Infrastructure/Data‑center Revenue RampManagement raised optical data center revenue to $150–$170M and expects a step‑function ramp beginning in Q2. This represents a structural demand shift into higher‑value infrastructure end markets (AI/cloud optics), supporting multi‑year revenue visibility and durable program ramps with hyperscaler deployments as volumes scale.
High Product‑Level Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near the high‑50s reflect favorable product economics driven by infrastructure and optical mix. Strong product margins provide long‑term margin headroom that can convert revenue growth into meaningful cash flow as fixed costs scale, even while GAAP adjustments currently depress reported operating income.
Improving Cash Generation And Manageable LeverageTTM operating cash flow and free cash flow turning positive, together with moderate leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.35), provide the company financial flexibility to fund wafer prepayments, support product ramps and absorb working-capital noise. This improves the durability of operations over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP Losses And Large AdjustmentsMaterial GAAP adjustments (notably ~$28.5M stock‑based comp plus acquisition charges) create a wide gap between non‑GAAP and GAAP profitability, suppress reported returns and ROE. If such items persist, they can erode shareholder equity and limit retained earnings available for reinvestment over time.
Customer Concentration And Timing Risk On RampsEarly data‑center volume gains are concentrated among a small set of hyperscalers, leaving revenue subject to customer timing and decision risk. Durable growth depends on broadened design wins and multi‑customer adoption; failure or delay by a few large customers could materially affect revenue visibility and margin leverage.
Working‑Capital Strain And Rising Input CostsInventory builds and wafer prepayments to secure capacity increased operating cash outflows and DIO, while management cited rising wafer and packaging costs. Elevated working capital and input inflation can pressure margins and cash conversion if ramps or demand timing shift, creating a structural liquidity sensitivity during scale‑up.
Maxlinear News
MXL FAQ
What was Maxlinear’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maxlinear lowest stock price was $11.74 and its highest was $106.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Maxlinear’s market cap?
Maxlinear’s market cap is $7.56B.
When is Maxlinear’s upcoming earnings report date?
Maxlinear’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Maxlinear’s earnings last quarter?
Maxlinear released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.175 by $0.045.
Is Maxlinear overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Maxlinear’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Maxlinear pay dividends?
Maxlinear does not currently pay dividends.
What is Maxlinear’s EPS estimate?
Maxlinear’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Maxlinear have?
Maxlinear has 89,545,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Maxlinear’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Maxlinear reported an EPS of $0.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.175. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 76.117%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maxlinear?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MXL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Maxlinear Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$65.70 (150.10% Upside)
$65.70 (150.10% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MXL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 52.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $8.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 71.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 71.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
584.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-28.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Maxlinear
MaxLinear, Inc. is a global developer and supplier of cutting-edge integrated circuits. Its core expertise lies in designing and delivering radiofrequency (RF), high-performance analog, and mixed-signal systems-on-chip (SoCs), catering to diverse markets such as smart homes, wired and wireless communication infrastructure, industrial uses, and other specialized applications. These highly integrated solutions encompass critical functionalities including RF, analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing, along with security engines, data compression, network layering, and power management. MaxLinear's product portfolio spans broadband radio transceiver front ends, data converters, embedded systems, software architectures, and comprehensive system designs for integrated communication platforms. Their components are integral to a wide array of electronic devices, such as DOCSIS, fiber, and DSL broadband modems and gateways; Wi-Fi and wireline home networking routers; radio transceivers and modems for 4G/5G base stations and backhaul infrastructure; fiber-optic modules for data centers, metropolitan, and long-haul transport networks; and various power management and interface products. Serving a global clientele including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original design manufacturers (ODMs), module makers, and electronics distributors, the company utilizes a multi-faceted sales strategy comprising direct sales teams, third-party representatives, and a distribution network. Established in 2003, MaxLinear maintains its headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
MXL Company Deck
MXL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and market momentum story: strong top‑line growth (Q1 revenue +43% YoY), a dramatic infrastructure/data‑center surge (+136% YoY), raised optical data center guidance ($150M–$170M), multiple product ramps and design wins, and solid non‑GAAP margins and Q2 revenue guidance. Offsetting these positives were notable near‑term financial and execution frictions: GAAP operating loss driven by large stock‑based compensation and acquisition‑related charges, working capital outflows and inventory builds to secure wafers, rising input costs pressuring gross margin leverage, concentration/timing risks around early hyperscaler ramps, and some broadband roadmap timing delays. Overall, the upside from accelerating data center ramps, product wins, and doubled‑down guidance materially outweigh the lowlights, though execution and margin risks remain to monitor.View all MXL earnings summariesMXL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$65.70
▲(150.10% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.60% Insiders
29.27% Mutual Funds
8.19% Other Institutional Investors
25.48% Public Companies and Individual Investors