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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$12.77 - $128.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume403.71K
Average Volume (3M)4.33M
Market Cap
$8.57B
Enterprise Value$7.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$151.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.51
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.52
Shares Outstanding89,545,960
10 Day Avg. Volume4,128,524
30 Day Avg. Volume4,331,568
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 Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue14.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-123.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.20Price Target Upside152.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$657.19M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Optical Data-center Ramp And Raised GuidanceManagement raised 2026 optical data‑center guidance to $150M–$170M and expects a step‑function revenue increase beginning in Q2. This reflects multi-quarter structural demand from AI/data center customers and large design wins, implying durable high-volume program ramps and multi‑year revenue visibility if execution holds.
High Gross Margins Supported By Product MixReported gross margins near ~58–60% signal strong product-level economics driven by infrastructure and advanced SoC mixes. Sustained high margins give the company room to absorb costs, fund R&D and support profits as volumes scale, making margin sustainability a durable advantage versus commodity peers.
Manageable Leverage And Liquidity FlexibilityLeverage is modest (debt/equity ~0.35) and equity capital remains substantial, giving balance‑sheet headroom. Combined with an undrawn revolver and extended facility, this supports working‑capital needs for wafer prepayments and product ramps without immediate refinancing pressure, aiding multi‑quarter execution.
Bears Say
Sustained GAAP Losses And Negative ROEDespite revenue growth and margin strength, the company remains materially loss‑making on GAAP (TTM net margin ~‑29%) and posts negative ROE. Persistent GAAP losses can erode equity and limit reinvestment capacity if not closed, making profitability convergence a multi‑quarter milepost rather than a near‑term certainty.
Concentration Risk In Early Hyperscaler RampsInitial infrastructure gains are concentrated among a small set of hyperscalers and management says diversification is only halfway done. That concentration creates durable execution and timing risk: delayed or reduced orders from a single large customer could materially affect multi‑quarter revenue and margin trajectories.
Working-capital Strain From Inventory And Wafer PrepaymentsThe company is building inventory and prepaying wafers to secure capacity, driving net cash used in operations (~$8.9M) and long inventory days (~128). This working‑capital strain can recur over several quarters as volumes ramp, pressuring free cash flow and requiring ongoing liquidity management during sustained growth phases.
Maxlinear News
MXL FAQ
What was Maxlinear’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maxlinear lowest stock price was $12.77 and its highest was $128.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Maxlinear’s market cap?
Maxlinear’s market cap is $8.57B.
When is Maxlinear’s upcoming earnings report date?
Maxlinear’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 15 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Maxlinear Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$66.20 (152.00% Upside)
$66.20 (152.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MXL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
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 ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
499.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-28.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Maxlinear
MaxLinear, Inc. provides communications systems-on-chip solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. Its products integrate various portions of a high-speed communication system, including radio frequency, high-performance analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, security engines, data compression and networking layers, and power management. Its products are used in various electronic devices, such as radio transceivers and modems for 4G/5G base-station and backhaul infrastructure; optical transceivers; wi-fi and wireline routers for home networking; broadband modems compliant with data over cable service interface specifications, passive optical fiber standards, and digital subscriber line, as well as power management and interface products. It serves electronics distributors, module makers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through a direct sales force, third-party sales representatives, and a network of distributors. The company has a strategic collaboration with Edgecore Networks Corporation for the development network infrastructure for enterprise and SMB applications. MaxLinear, Inc. has strategic partnership with GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. to develop 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) gateways and converged gateways for consumer and enterprise applications. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered 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
$66.20
▲(152.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.60% Insiders
26.41% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
37.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors