MaxLinear
Designs communication chips for broadband, data-center, wireless infrastructure and industrial systems.
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Profile
Sells integrated RF, analog and digital chips for broadband gateways, home connectivity, data-center optics, wireless infrastructure and industrial systems. Revenue comes from chips sold to distributors, module makers and equipment manufacturers, while outsourced fabrication and a concentrated customer base shape the business.
Designs RF, analog, mixed-signal and digital communication chips for broadband access, connectivity, mobile and wireline infrastructure, data centers, and industrial markets. The portfolio spans DOCSIS, fiber and DSL gateway silicon; Wi-Fi, Ethernet and MoCA connectivity; optical DSPs for data-center interconnects; 5G radio and wireless-backhaul components; and interface, power-management and storage-acceleration products. Customers include distributors, module makers and equipment manufacturers worldwide, with most shipments routed to Asia.
Combines signal-processing algorithms, embedded software and analog front ends into integrated systems-on-chip, helping reduce component count, power use and customer design work. Operates without fabrication plants, relying mainly on TSMC and UMC for wafers and outside contractors for assembly and testing; a small group of customers accounts for most revenue.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +233% · Average volume (30d) 3.2M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Susquehanna | Reiterate | Neutral | $30 | $80 | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target | $110 | $120 | ||
| Jul 24, 2026 | Needham | Reiterate | Buy | $60 | $100 | |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterate | Buy | $60 | $100 | |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Reiterate | Mixed | $13 | $75 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.33 | $0.35 | +6.3% | $164.6M | $168.8M | +2.6% | −21.54% |
| Apr 23, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.18 | $0.22 | +22.2% | $134.6M | $137.2M | +2.0% | +76.12% |
| Jan 29, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.18 | $0.19 | +5.6% | $134.8M | $136.4M | +1.2% | −9.96% |
| Oct 23, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.12 | $0.14 | +16.7% | $134.6M | $126.5M | −6.0% | −10.84% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $95.9M | $108.8M | $126.5M | $136.4M | $137.2M | $168.8M | |
| Gross profit | $53.2M | $60.9M | $71.6M | $78.6M | $78.9M | $97.7M | |
| Operating income | −$38.2M | −$19.0M | −$30.0M | −$14.9M | −$16.7M | −$4.2M | |
| Net income | −$49.7M | −$26.6M | −$45.5M | −$14.9M | −$45.1M | $1.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.58 | −$0.31 | −$0.52 | −$0.17 | −$0.52 | $0.02 | |
| Gross margin | 55.5% | 56.0% | 56.6% | 57.6% | 57.5% | 57.8% | |
| Operating margin | -39.8% | -17.5% | -23.7% | -10.9% | -12.2% | -2.5% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $892.4M · FY22 $1.12B · FY23 $693.3M · FY24 $360.5M · FY25 $467.6M
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $64.8M · Total debt $139.4M · Total assets $822.6M · Shareholders' equity $484.8M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 90.69M · Float 84.56M · 93.2% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 13.70M | 15.11% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.92M | 7.63% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 4.48M | 5.00% | 13G | Jul 31, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.33M | 4.77% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Price T Rowe Associates Inc /MD/ | 2.23M | 2.46% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Kishore Seendripu | director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | −351,454 | $85.95 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Kishore Seendripu | director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, President and CEO | −240,000 | $84.28 |
| May 26, 2026 | Thomas E. Pardun | director | −11,000 | $105.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Connie H. Kwong | officer: Corporate Controller & PAO | −35,000 | $96.96 |
| May 4, 2026 | Daniel A. Artusi | director | −10,500 | $78.64 |
Peers
- Broadcom
Dominant in PAM4 optical DSPs, DOCSIS cable SoCs, and Wi-Fi silicon.
- Marvell Technology
Second-largest PAM4 DSP maker with Ara 3nm 1.6T and 5G RAN silicon.
- Credo Technology Group
Fast-growing rival in PAM4 optical DSPs, AECs, and PCIe retimers.
- Qualcomm
Competes in Wi-Fi 7 connectivity silicon and 5G RAN baseband chipsets.
- Texas Instruments
Broad rival in power management and interface ICs overlapping Exar lines.
- Analog Devices
Mixed-signal and power management IC rival in industrial and comms segments.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxLinear | $61.61 | −0.13% | $5.60B | — | 25.5 | 9.8 | +55.2% |
| Broadcom | $369.12 | +0.12% | $1.75T | 61.5 | 23.5 | 23.2 | +47.9% |
| Marvell Technology | $216.40 | −0.10% | $189.71B | 71.8 | 42.3 | 20.1 | +36.6% |
| Credo Technology Group | $233.00 | +0.07% | $43.40B | 93.9 | 37.6 | 32.5 | +157.0% |
| Qualcomm | $164.28 | +0.07% | $172.40B | 18.7 | 17.7 | 3.9 | −4.0% |
| Texas Instruments | $258.44 | −0.09% | $236.20B | 39.3 | 27.2 | 12.1 | +22.8% |
| Analog Devices | $362.00 | +0.02% | $176.22B | 42.9 | 22.6 | 12.7 | +39.6% |
| Median | 52.2 | 25.4 | 16.4 | +38.1% |