MaxLinear, Inc MXL
- Market cap
- $7.9B
- P/E
- 0.0×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 12.67 | 20.38 | 14.87 | 16.47 | 7.79 | 30.47 | 29.27 | 13.43 | 11.08 | 8.35 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 23.07 | 32.47 | 28.06 | 28.70 | 38.61 | 77.89 | 77.57 | 43.66 | 26.59 | 25.73 |
High Price
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| 553 | 753 | 739 | 697 | 1,420 | 1,503 | 1,368 | 1,328 | 1,294 | 1,115 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 388 | 420 | 385 | 317 | 479 | 892 | 1,120 | 693 | 361 | 468 |
Revenue
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| 59.30% | 49.48% | 54.23% | 52.87% | 44.46% | 55.56% | 58.00% | 55.63% | 54.03% | 56.84% |
Gross Margin
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| 64 | (34) | (33) | (32) | (115) | 48 | 174 | (64) | (239) | (141) |
EBT
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| 16.42% | (8.09%) | (8.53%) | (10.24%) | (24.00%) | 5.36% | 15.55% | (9.20%) | (66.21%) | (30.13%) |
EBT Margin
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| 61 | (9) | (26) | (20) | (99) | 42 | 125 | (73) | (245) | (137) |
Net Income
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| 33 | 93 | 80 | 68 | 79 | 95 | 83 | 74 | 57 | 46 |
Depreciation
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| 6.08 | 6.34 | 5.62 | 4.47 | 6.54 | 11.74 | 14.36 | 8.59 | 4.31 | 5.40 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.96 | (0.14) | (0.38) | (0.28) | (1.35) | 0.55 | 1.60 | (0.91) | (2.93) | (1.58) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.84 | 1.13 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 1.01 | 2.21 | 4.98 | 0.54 | (0.54) | 0.23 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.14) | (0.19) | (0.11) | (0.10) | (0.21) | (0.61) | (0.67) | (0.25) | (0.28) | (0.23) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.70 | 0.94 | 1.39 | 1.01 | 0.80 | 1.60 | 4.31 | 0.29 | (0.82) | 0.00 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 5.53 | 5.85 | 5.84 | 5.84 | 5.35 | 6.43 | 8.67 | 8.50 | 6.18 | 5.22 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 64 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 84 | 87 |
Shares
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| 23.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 137.07 | 20.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 3.62 | 4.29 | 3.13 | 4.75 | 5.84 | 6.42 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 4.59 | 3.23 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.99 | 4.65 | 3.01 | 3.63 | 7.14 | 11.72 | 3.77 | 2.70 | 3.20 | 3.34 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.29 | 4.94 | 3.60 | 5.11 | 6.28 | 6.62 | 2.20 | 2.58 | 4.60 | 3.33 |
EV/Sales
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| 11.76 | 33.34 | 15.50 | 22.72 | 51.58 | 48.63 | 7.33 | 75.96 | (24.11) | (8,855.81) |
EV/FCF
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| 117 | 75 | 103 | 78 | 74 | 168 | 389 | 43 | (45) | 20 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (9) | (13) | (8) | (7) | (15) | (47) | (52) | (20) | (23) | (20) |
Capex
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| 108 | 62 | 95 | 71 | 58 | 121 | 336 | 24 | (69) | 0 |
FCF
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| 158 | 125 | 110 | 115 | 128 | 197 | 222 | 266 | 141 | 63 |
Working Cap'
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| — | 348 | 256 | 207 | 364 | 306 | 122 | 122 | 123 | 124 |
Total Debt
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| (130) | 274 | 182 | 114 | 215 | 175 | (85) | (66) | 3 | 49 |
Net Debt
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| 352 | 387 | 400 | 415 | 391 | 489 | 676 | 686 | 516 | 452 |
Sh' Equity
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| 16.19% | (1.47%) | (3.34%) | (2.75%) | (11.41%) | 4.05% | 11.21% | (6.47%) | (25.21%) | (16.46%) |
ROA
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| 17.69% | (2.05%) | (2.05%) | (2.61%) | (10.44%) | 6.14% | 19.05% | (3.85%) | (26.86%) | (15.82%) |
ROIC
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| 19.92% | (2.48%) | (6.65%) | (4.88%) | (24.46%) | 9.53% | 21.46% | (10.74%) | (40.78%) | (28.23%) |
ROE
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MaxLinear, Inc (MXL) key facts
- MaxLinear, Inc (MXL) is a Semiconductors company in the Technology sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- MaxLinear, Inc’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $467.6 million, up 29.7% from fiscal 2024.
- MaxLinear, Inc reported a net loss of $136.7 million, or a loss of $1.58 per share, for fiscal 2025.
- As of September 25, 2026, MXL traded at $93.84, a market capitalization of $7.9 billion.
- Trailing earnings are negative, so a P/E ratio is not meaningful; the stock trades at 14.9× sales.
- Return on equity was −28.2% and debt-to-equity 0.26.
MaxLinear, Inc (MXL) Latest News
26 Aug
MaxLinear Inc's AI optical growth is accelerating with potential to challenge AVGO and MRVL. Accelerating AI optical growth may significantly boost MXL competitive stance against AVGO and MRVL.
18 Aug
MaxLinear expands AI rack silicon portfolio, potentially reshaping long-term positioning. AI silicon portfolio expansion marks major strategic move likely to significantly alter company trajectory.
MaxLinear advances its AI data center strategy, leading to questions on whether the company's stock valuation already accounts for these growth prospects. MaxLinear's AI data center push may affect financial performance and competitive positioning without fundamentally transforming its overall trajectory.
10 Aug
MaxLinear introduces RackCommander™ Control-Plane Portfolio for next-generation AI infrastructure. New AI-focused control-plane portfolio launch strengthens MaxLinear positioning in expanding data-center and infrastructure markets.
MaxLinear introduces Carmel high-speed USB-to-UART product for next-generation AI data center console access. New AI data center product launch positions MaxLinear for notable revenue growth and stronger market positioning.
MaxLinear expands AI infrastructure control-plane portfolio with intelligent eFuse solutions for rack-scale power protection and telemetry. New eFuse solutions add product innovation in AI power management with moderately noticeable effects on positioning.
4 Aug
MaxLinear partners with CMS to expand OpenZFS storage solutions for AI, cloud, and hyperscale infrastructure. Partnership targets high-growth AI and cloud storage markets with expanded solutions.
MaxLinear partners with Everspin Technologies to enhance memory efficiency in AI servers. Collaboration targets AI server memory tech, offering moderate potential to influence MaxLinear product positioning.
29 Jul
MaxLinear showcases Panther technology to enhance AI storage efficiency and AI inference performance at FMS 2026. Panther showcase at industry conference signals moderate advances in AI storage and inference tech with potential effects on product positioning.
27 Jul
MaxLinear benefits from AI infrastructure demand, positioning the company for further growth and stock upside. AI infrastructure trends drive significant growth potential and market gains for MaxLinear.
25 Jul
MaxLinear returns to profit as AI data center demand lifts earnings. Return to profit from AI data center demand signals major positive shift in performance trajectory.
24 Jul
MaxLinear (MXL) is positioned to benefit from AI transceivers. AI transceivers signal major growth potential for MaxLinear's core semiconductor business.
MaxLinear's Q2 earnings call highlighted expanding opportunities in optical components for AI data centers as a key growth driver. Emphasis on optical AI data center growth signals major revenue potential for MaxLinear in high-demand AI infrastructure markets.
MaxLinear reported robust Q2 2026 revenue growth during its earnings call and outlined a positive strategic outlook focused on expansion and product development. Robust revenue growth combined with strategic initiatives signals major positive shifts in financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
MaxLinear stock fell after reporting strong earnings, despite the optical networking shares having soared this year. Post-earnings stock drop signals limited immediate market reaction despite solid results.
MaxLinear beat Q2 expectations but its stock is set to end a four-day winning streak. Wall Street remains bullish on the company's AI infrastructure growth prospects. Q2 earnings beat paired with AI infrastructure optimism indicates moderate influence on future performance and sentiment.
MaxLinear reported Q2 2026 financial results and outlook during its earnings call, covering revenue, margins, segment performance, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings and guidance typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment without guaranteeing structural change.
23 Jul
MaxLinear Q2 earnings call covered revenue, profits, product updates and forward guidance for the semiconductor firm. Earnings call details on results and outlook moderately influence near-term stock sentiment and operations view.
MaxLinear, Inc. released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver performance metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
21 Jul
MaxLinear faces Q2 earnings with analysts issuing buy, sell or hold guidance and key tips for investors evaluating the stock ahead of results. Pre-earnings stock advice can moderately sway short-term sentiment and trading around MaxLinear without shifting fundamentals.
15 Jul
MaxLinear (MXL) growth tracks AI optics, DOCSIS and fiber upgrades. AI optics, DOCSIS and fiber upgrades represent major strategic growth drivers that can significantly shift company trajectory.
14 Jul
MaxLinear bets on optical data center platforms to drive its next growth phase. Strategic focus on optical data center platforms represents major move likely to alter growth trajectory and investor views.
MaxLinear (MXL) shares drop 6.7% as surging AI-Optics infrastructure growth reshapes the company's risk profile. AI-Optics growth alters MaxLinear risk profile and triggers share price drop.
MaxLinear stock may have already incorporated expectations around upcoming earnings results and a surge in data center optics demand. Discussion of whether earnings and data center optics growth are priced in suggests moderate short-term effects on MXL valuation and sentiment.
13 Jul
MaxLinear stock outlook depends on demand levels in optics, broadband and AI markets. Demand changes in optics, broadband and AI will significantly shift MaxLinear performance and investor sentiment.
30 Jun
MaxLinear shows end-market strength ahead of Q2 earnings release driven by sustained demand and operational factors across key segments. End-market strength signals moderately positive operational trends that may lift near-term earnings and sentiment but remain balanced by broader market conditions.
23 Jun
MaxLinear positions infrastructure developments at core of strategy with focus on future growth opportunities and market positioning. Infrastructure emphasis indicates moderate effects on operations and competitive stance without major trajectory shifts.
15 Jun
MaxLinear gains momentum on Panther with expanding Tier 1 design wins. Tier 1 design wins directly boost MaxLinear revenue visibility and market position.
MaxLinear secures Los Alamos OpenZFS deal that may reposition the company within data center and AI markets. Los Alamos OpenZFS deal offers moderate potential to boost MaxLinear positioning in data center and AI.
11 Jun
MaxLinear launches Trinity platform to enhance wireless backhaul capabilities. Trinity platform strengthens MaxLinear wireless backhaul product line and market position.