MaxLinear Past Earnings Performance
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MaxLinear's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -48.6%, while the Semiconductor industry saw earnings growing at 5.5% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 19.2% per year.
Key information
-48.63%
Earnings growth rate
-47.74%
EPS growth rate
| Semiconductor Industry Growth | 27.66% |
| Revenue growth rate | -19.24% |
| Return on equity | -21.40% |
| Net Margin | -18.24% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 15
MXL: AI Infrastructure Focus Will Drive Future Repricing Of Elevated P/E
For MaxLinear, the analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $73.73 to $125.00. Analysts point to the growing AI data center and optical infrastructure opportunity as key support for the higher price targets.Seeking Alpha • Jul 08
MaxLinear Just Announced A Gamechanger - And Market Hasn't Caught Up
Summary MaxLinear's growth outlook is increasingly supported by both its Keystone and upcoming Rushmore optical interconnect roadmaps, as well as the emerging Panther V storage accelerator opportunity. Panther V strategically aligns with intensifying AI memory and storage bottlenecks and looming server CPU supply constraints in the agentic shift. This should further accelerate MaxLinear's mix shift towards higher-growth, higher-margin infrastructure sales, underscoring upside to currently modest consensus estimates that still reflect moderation from its legacy broadband and connectivity exposure. The stock's recent pullback presents a favorable opportunity, as MaxLinear's roadmap remains competitively positioned to capitalize on persistent networking and storage bottlenecks in next-generation AI data centers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 01
MXL: AI Optical Hype Will Pressure Future Repricing Assumptions
MaxLinear's updated analyst price target of $68.36, compared with the previous fair value estimate of $21.55, reflects analysts' focus on its expanding data center and AI optical infrastructure ambitions, as well as the potential for a higher margin infrastructure mix. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MaxLinear centers on how the stock reflects its growing exposure to AI driven data center and optical infrastructure, as well as the company’s longer term infrastructure ambitions.
Narrative Update • Jun 17
MXL: AI Infrastructure Hype Will Likely Outrun Optical Execution Visibility
Analysts have sharply raised their price targets on MaxLinear stock, with recent moves such as Stifel lifting its target to $105 from $49 and Northland to $110 from $55, citing a broader rerating of AI focused data center semiconductor companies and growing confidence in MaxLinear's AI optical and infrastructure exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MaxLinear highlights a cluster of higher price targets and supportive views around the company’s position in AI optical and infrastructure markets.Narrative Update • Jun 01
MXL: AI Infrastructure Euphoria Will Likely Magnify Execution And Rerating Risk
Analysts have lifted the implied fair value for MaxLinear stock from $17.00 to $40.00, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a sharply higher future P/E, and growing interest in the company's AI optical and infrastructure exposure, as reflected in a series of recent Buy ratings and price target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage highlights a shift in how the stock is being framed, with several firms focusing on AI optical and infrastructure exposure, higher assumed revenue growth, and a richer future P/E.Narrative Update • May 14
MXL: Infrastructure Demand Inflection Will Eventually Fail To Justify Current P/E
Analysts have sharply lifted their MaxLinear price targets, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $27.50 to roughly $73.73. Recent initiations, upgrades and target hikes reflect higher assumed revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook and a much higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 24
MXL: Higher Expectations For Margins Will Likely Expose Execution Risk
Analysts have raised their price targets on MaxLinear by $11 and $12 in recent research, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions as key factors behind the revised valuation views. Analyst Commentary While recent research has pointed to higher valuation benchmarks for MaxLinear, some bearish analysts are still flagging important risks that could limit how much upside investors are willing to pay for at current levels.Narrative Update • Apr 08
MXL: Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have increased their price target on MaxLinear by $3, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that keep fair value around $21.55. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as consistent with updated assumptions that still anchor fair value around US$21.55, which they view as a reasonable reflection of current information on revenue, margins, and P/E.Narrative Update • Mar 25
MXL: Higher Margin Focus And Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have raised their price target on MaxLinear by $3. This reflects adjustments to their assumptions on profit margins, discount rate and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 09
MXL: Rising Margin Conviction And Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $3, reflecting updated views on its profit margin outlook and valuation multiples while keeping estimated fair value broadly in line. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the raised price target as a reflection of improved conviction in MaxLinear's profit margin outlook, suggesting that recent adjustments better capture its earnings potential.Narrative Update • Feb 23
MXL: Higher Earnings Margins And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $1.70 to $21.55, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples discussed in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$21.55 target as consistent with updated views on what they consider a fair value range for MaxLinear, given current assumptions around revenue growth and profit margins used in their models.Narrative Update • Feb 09
MXL: Higher Fair Value And Buybacks Will Likely Mask Execution Risk
Narrative Update: MaxLinear Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their MaxLinear fair value estimate from $16.00 to $17.00, citing revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations as key factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary While some analysts have raised their fair value expectations for MaxLinear, others remain cautious and highlight several risks that they believe could limit upside for the stock.Narrative Update • Jan 25
MXL: Raised Expectations And Buybacks Will Likely Struggle Against Execution Risk
Narrative update on MaxLinear Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $3, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change. Analyst Commentary While the latest target move reflects updated assumptions on revenue, margins and future P/E, not every part of the Street is leaning in the same direction.Narrative Update • Jan 11
MXL: Recovery Hopes And Buybacks Will Face Tight Margin Of Safety
Analysts have nudged their price target on MaxLinear up by $2 to $23, citing what they describe as another solid quarter and a view that the company is steadily rebuilding after a pronounced downcycle. Analyst Commentary While the higher US$23 price target reflects some renewed confidence in MaxLinear's recovery after its downcycle, not all commentary skews positive.Narrative Update • Dec 15
MXL Share Buybacks And 5G Wins Will Drive Measured Recovery Ahead
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for MaxLinear higher, lifting the target from $15.00 to $16.00 as they point to solid Q3 execution and a return to more stable growth following the recent industry downcycle. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive stance on MaxLinear in the wake of its Q3 results, with at least one firm lifting its price target into the low $20s and reiterating a favorable rating.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 26% Price Drop
MaxLinear, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MXL ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period beforehand...Analysis Article • Sep 16
At US$16.60, Is It Time To Put MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) On Your Watch List?
MaxLinear, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MXL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 42% in the...New Narrative • May 16
Data Centers, Broadband And Wireless Advances Will Open Future Markets
Strong progress in data center products and new market applications positions MaxLinear for significant revenue growth in the future.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How MaxLinear makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 569 | -104 | 178 | 215 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 509 | -132 | 165 | 206 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 468 | -137 | 160 | 209 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 423 | -180 | 156 | 208 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 378 | -210 | 138 | 207 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 361 | -223 | 138 | 216 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 361 | -245 | 138 | 225 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 394 | -226 | 134 | 239 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 448 | -190 | 130 | 253 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 540 | -155 | 130 | 267 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 693 | -73 | 132 | 270 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 858 | -4 | 143 | 278 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,009 | 65 | 155 | 288 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,105 | 101 | 166 | 298 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,120 | 125 | 168 | 296 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,078 | 122 | 163 | 296 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,022 | 103 | 163 | 287 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 947 | 72 | 154 | 281 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 892 | 42 | 150 | 278 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 839 | -11 | 147 | 276 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 766 | -57 | 150 | 264 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 626 | -79 | 142 | 217 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 479 | -99 | 130 | 180 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 354 | -82 | 115 | 133 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 277 | -50 | 95 | 100 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 295 | -31 | 90 | 97 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 317 | -20 | 89 | 98 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 335 | -11 | 93 | 105 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 340 | -21 | 96 | 110 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 359 | -33 | 98 | 116 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 385 | -26 | 102 | 120 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 411 | -46 | 113 | 120 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 440 | -41 | 107 | 121 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 442 | -16 | 114 | 120 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 420 | -9 | 106 | 112 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 394 | 19 | 86 | 106 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 376 | 37 | 84 | 103 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 374 | 49 | 69 | 98 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 388 | 61 | 64 | 98 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 400 | 44 | 60 | 96 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 399 | 36 | 68 | 94 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 368 | -17 | 75 | 94 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 300 | -42 | 78 | 85 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 234 | -36 | 69 | 77 |
Quality Earnings: MXL is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: MXL is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: MXL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 48.6% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare MXL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: MXL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Semiconductor industry (24.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: MXL has a negative Return on Equity (-21.4%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/24 04:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MaxLinear, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Cody Acree | Benchmark Company |
| Karl Ackerman | BNP Paribas |
| Jaywant Srivatsa | Chardan Capital Markets, LLC |