MaxLinear, Inc.(MXL)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosMaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the company's inability to achieve positive operating cash flow, combined with a persistent -32.9% net margin and a shrinking cash buffer, suggests that the current 72.24 forward P/E ratio does not adequately reflect the underlying operational risks.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.22vs $0.18+22.2% | $137Mvs $135M+2.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $0.19vs $0.18+5.6% | $136Mvs $135M+1.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.14vs $0.12+16.7% | $126Mvs $135M-6.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.02vs $0.02+0.0% | $109Mvs $117M-7.1% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL)
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MaxLinear announces earnings conference call to occur on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:30pm PDT/4:30pm EDT.
Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has been one of Wall Street's biggest artificial intelligence winners in 2026, with shares soaring roughly 301% year to date as demand for high-bandwidth memory exploded.
MXL heads into Q2 earnings results with strength across four end markets as AI data center, storage, broadband and 5G infrastructure demand builds.
MaxLinear is identified as a quiet beneficiary of the AI revolution, with significant upside potential remaining. Despite a 500% surge over the past year, I believe MXL is still in the early stages of its growth cycle. MXL trades at a premium valuation of approximately 67x forward P/E, reflecting high expectations.
MaxLinear is transforming from a cyclical connectivity chipmaker into a high-growth AI data-center infrastructure play, with infrastructure now its largest segment. MXL's infrastructure segment posted 136% YoY growth, driving overall Q1 revenue up 43% YoY, and management targets at least double the industry growth rate. Recent product launches, bullish analyst upgrades, and raised guidance (Q2 revenue midpoint $165M, up 52% YoY) underscore strong execution and operating leverage potential.
Key metrics vs top competitors for MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85.82 | $7.68B | -54.32 | 29.71% | -29.23% | -28.23% | — | |
| $217.80 | $7.18B | -110.00 | 34.29% | -6.13% | -4.66% | — | |
| $304.82 | $23.26B | -417.56 | 32.58% | 16.46% | 13.19% | — | |
| $698.91 | $49.9B | 1888.95 | 21.03% | 17.68% | 30.68% | — | |
| $418.91 | $59.3B | 492.84 | 18.79% | 7.87% | 15.65% | — | |
| $230.70 | $201.82B | 75.15 | 42.09% | 28.99% | 16.84% | — |
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 23, 2026·SEC
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Jan 29, 2026·SEC
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MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) reported $508.9M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5149% increase from $9.7M in 2007.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) grew revenue by 29.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) reported a net loss of $132.1M for fiscal year 2025.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) has a return on equity (ROE) of -28.2%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) generated $10.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
