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MXL Stock Chart & Stats
$66.36
-$19.65(-21.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$66.36
-$19.65(-21.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.77 - $128.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.49M
Average Volume (3M)3.14M
Market Cap
$5.45B
Enterprise Value$12.54K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$64.81M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$139.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.59
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.18
Shares Outstanding90,693,190
10 Day Avg. Volume2,080,779
30 Day Avg. Volume3,142,913
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.83Price Target Upside51.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$730.76M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue Growth And Resilient Gross MarginsImproving revenue alongside resilient gross margins indicates recovering product demand and solid chip economics. If infrastructure and broadband ramps continue, this combination can support operating leverage and a more durable earnings recovery.
Infrastructure And Optical Product ExpansionRapid infrastructure growth and upgraded optical expectations point to stronger exposure to data-center connectivity, a structural demand area. Keystone production ramps and additional products in qualification broaden the potential multi-year growth platform.
Broad Design Wins And Manageable LeverageAdoption across hyperscalers and Tier 1 service providers can deepen platform integration and improve future volume visibility. At the same time, modest leverage gives MaxLinear financial flexibility to fund product development and capacity needs.
Bears Say
Persistent Operating And Net LossesRevenue recovery has not yet translated into consistent profitability, and repeated losses weaken returns on capital. Sustained negative earnings could limit internal investment capacity and make the business more dependent on successful product mix and operating leverage.
Thin And Inconsistent Cash GenerationOnly modest cash generation relative to the company’s scale leaves limited cushion for capacity commitments, development spending, and working capital. Higher wafer prepayments and purchase obligations could further delay conversion of revenue growth into dependable free cash flow.
Customer Concentration And Execution RiskAs optical volumes scale, reliance on fewer customers could increase demand volatility and bargaining pressure. In addition, Rushmore, Washington, and Annapurna depend on successful qualification and interoperability, creating execution risk before their expected 2027–2028 ramps.
Maxlinear News
MXL FAQ
What was Maxlinear Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maxlinear Inc lowest stock price was $12.77 and its highest was $128.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Maxlinear Inc’s market cap?
Maxlinear Inc’s market cap is $5.45B.
When is Maxlinear Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Maxlinear Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Maxlinear Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Maxlinear Inc released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.329 by $0.021.
Is Maxlinear Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Maxlinear Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Maxlinear Inc pay dividends?
Maxlinear Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Maxlinear Inc’s EPS estimate?
Maxlinear Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Maxlinear Inc have?
Maxlinear Inc has 90,693,190 shares outstanding.
What happened to Maxlinear Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Maxlinear Inc reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.329. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -21.537%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maxlinear Inc?
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:
$100.83 (51.95% Upside)
$100.83 (51.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MXL Sentiment 81%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 6.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $50.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
290.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.77%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Maxlinear Inc
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong positive operational and financial momentum: robust revenue growth (Q2 revenue +55% YoY, +23% QoQ), infrastructure revenue up 145% YoY, improved gross margins (~59.5% non-GAAP) and a return to GAAP EPS positivity ($0.02). Management raised 2026 optical revenue expectations and provided confident Q3 guidance (midpoint non-GAAP gross margin ~60% and revenue $210M–$220M). Key technology wins (Keystone ramp, Rushmore sampling) and multiple design wins broaden the product footprint. Offsetting factors include rising purchase obligations and wafer prepayments, input cost pressures, elevated GAAP OpEx driven by stock compensation, modest operating cash generation this quarter, and execution/timing risk around next‑gen product ramps and potential customer concentration as volumes consolidate. On balance the positives—substantial top-line growth, margin expansion, strong product ramps and upgraded guidance—meaningfully outweigh the near-term risks and obligations.View all MXL earnings summariesMXL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$100.83
▲(51.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.87% Insiders
26.07% Mutual Funds
10.82% Other Institutional Investors
29.22% Public Companies and Individual Investors