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MaxLinear

(NASDAQ) MXL

Current Price$71.84
Market Cap$6.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2010)+284%
5 Year+80%
1 Year+361%
1 Month-13%
MaxLinear last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 71.842026-07-17
MaxLinear stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-21.31%USD 91.302026-07-10
1 month-13.31%USD 82.872026-06-17
3 month+173.47%USD 26.272026-04-17
Year to date+312.16%USD 17.432025-12-31
1 year+360.81%USD 15.592025-07-17
3 year+114.38%USD 33.512023-07-18
5 year+80.37%USD 39.832021-07-16
Since inception+284.17%USD 18.702010-03-24

MaxLinear Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$6.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$508.90M

Net Income (TTM)

-$132.11M

EPS (TTM)

-$1.51

P/E Ratio

-47.43

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

2.25 (High)

Price

$71.84

Volume

4,845,187.535

Open

$70.98

Previous Close

$71.84

Daily Range

$67.58 - $74.54

52-Week Range

$12.77 - $128.30

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 23, 2026

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About MaxLinear

MaxLinear makes chips that help connect homes and businesses to the internet. Its products power broadband modems, Wi-Fi routers, and data center equipment. These solutions help people stream videos, work remotely, and keep networks running smoothly.

Chips Off the Old Block: What MaxLinear Sells

  • Broadband: Chips for cable, fiber, and DSL modems and gateways (32% of 2024 revenue).
  • Connectivity: Components for Wi-Fi and wired home networking devices (15% of 2024 revenue).
  • Infrastructure: Radio transceivers and modems for 4G/5G base stations and network backhaul (32% of 2024 revenue).
  • Industrial & Multi-Market: Power management and interface chips for industrial equipment (21% of 2024 revenue).

Growth Spurts and Strategic Moves

  • Expanded into high-speed optical interconnects and 5G infrastructure products in 2023-2024.
  • Increased R&D investment in advanced chip technologies (16nm, 5nm nodes) since 2023.
  • Reduced workforce in 2023 and 2024 to align with lower demand and cut costs.
  • Grew global sales and technical support, especially in Asia, over the past two years.

Why MaxLinear Stands Out (Without Shouting)

MaxLinear designs chips but outsources manufacturing, focusing on innovation and efficiency. Its products combine analog and digital functions on one chip, saving space and power. The company holds over 1,000 patents and serves major electronics makers worldwide.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $360.5 million in 2024, down 48% from 2023.
  • Gross margin was 54% in 2024, down from 56% in 2023.
  • 75% of 2024 sales shipped to Asia; Hong Kong alone was 41%.
  • Operating loss was $223.4 million in 2024, up from $38.2 million in 2023.
  • R&D spending was $225.2 million in 2024, 62% of revenue.

Bottom Line

MaxLinear has shifted focus as market demand changed, investing in new technologies and streamlining operations. The company remains a key supplier of chips for broadband, networking, and industrial uses worldwide.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment

Employees

1,115

CEO

Kishore Venkata Seendripu, PhD, MBA

Headquarters

Carlsbad, CA 92008, US

MXL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

56.97%

Operating Margin

-15.86%

Net Income Margin

-25.96%

Return on Equity

-28.42%

Return on Capital

-20.83%

Return on Assets

-17.13%

Earnings Yield

-2.11%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$6.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

89.55M

Volume

4.85M

Avg. Volume

5.40M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$289.93M

Operating Income

-$80.69M

EBITDA

-$60.65M

Operating Cash Flow

$22.15M

Capital Expenditure

-$11.99M

Free Cash Flow

$10.15M

Cash & ST Invst.

$62.50M

Total Debt

$151.18M

MaxLinear Performance Analysis

MaxLinear annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,120,252,00025.5%
20232023-12-31USD 693,263,000-38.1%
20242024-12-31USD 360,528,000-48.0%
20252025-12-31USD 467,641,00029.7%
MaxLinear sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3013.4%
Q32025-09-3016.2%
Q42025-12-317.9%
Q12026-03-310.6%
MaxLinear annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.55193.6%
20232023-12-31USD -0.91N/A
20242024-12-31USD -2.93223.7%
20252025-12-31USD -1.58-46.2%
MaxLinear sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3046.6%
Q32025-09-30-67.7%
Q42025-12-3167.3%
Q12026-03-31-205.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$137.19M

+43.0%

Gross Profit

$78.88M

+48.2%

Gross Margin

57.50%

N/A

Market Cap

$6.43BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$5.77M

N/A

Employees

1,115

N/A

Net Income

-$45.14M

+9.2%

EBITDA

-$7.32M

+80.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$62.50M

-39.9%

Total Debt

$151.18M

+1.6%

Accounts Receivable

$40.86M

-58.7%

Inventory

$85.84M

-0.2%

Long Term Debt

$141.76M

+2.0%

Short Term Debt

$9.42M

-4.8%

Return on Assets

-17.13%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-12.92%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$10.26M

+23.4%

Operating Cash Flow

-$8.87M

+22.2%

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Questions About MXL

What is the current price of MaxLinear?

MaxLinear is trading at $71.84 per share.

What is the 52-week range for MaxLinear?

Over the past 52 weeks, MaxLinear has traded between $12.77 and $128.30.

How much debt does MaxLinear have?

As of the most recent reporting period, MaxLinear reported total debt of $151.18M.

How much cash does MaxLinear have on hand?

MaxLinear reported $62.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is MaxLinear’s dividend yield?

MaxLinear does not currently have a dividend yield.

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