MXLTechnology · SemiconductorsThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering MaxLinear, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $100 — +39.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores MaxLinear, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (99): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (4): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MXL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +39.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $100 |
| 24 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $60 → $100 |
| 24 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $110 → $120 |
| 24 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $80 |
| 24 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $75 → $95 |
| 20 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $42 → $75 |
| 29 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $105 → $110 |
| 29 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Stifel | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Benchmark | Assumes | Buy | $125 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Needham | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 2 Sept 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 24 July 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MXL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, MaxLinear, Inc. returned +344.7% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 14% of US stocks
Cheaper than 8% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
MaxLinear, Inc. has a market value of $6.0B and an enterprise value of $6.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $568.9M. The latest quarter grew 55.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$103.8M, a −18.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.19.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $653K, after $13.2M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 24.4×; forward P/E: 25.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
MaxLinear, Inc. employs 1,115 people — $510K of revenue per employee.
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MaxLinear, Inc. presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — A conference presentation transcript gives MXL watchers direct insight into the company's commentary and positioning.
Seeking Alpha rated MaxLinear, Inc. 'Buy' following a 50%+ share price dip, citing a $105/share price target and 67% upside. The article points to expected growth from MXL's Keystone PAM4 DSP, Rushmore, Annapurna, and Panther platforms through 2027-2028, with Q2 2026 Infrastructure segment revenue up 145% YoY and Q3 guidance implying 27% QoQ growth and ~60% adjusted gross margin.
Why it matters — For MXL watchers, this bullish coverage argues the steep recent decline has created a buying opportunity, framing the sharp drop as a setup for substantial growth expected through 2027-2028.
Seeking Alpha's "Undercovered Dozen" series spotlights a selection of 12 lesser-covered stocks, including Blue Owl Capital and Archer Aviation, to present fresh investment ideas and encourage community discussion about under-the-radar equities. The article invites readers to share perspectives and highlight additional overlooked opportunities.
Why it matters — MaxLinear watchers may care because the series highlights under-covered, potentially overlooked stocks, and if MaxLinear were included it could draw broader investor attention and community discussion.
The article presents MaxLinear as a compelling opportunity after a sharp valuation correction, citing intact fundamentals, roughly 55% YoY revenue growth, and strong order visibility through 2026. It also anticipates an imminent margin inflection, with Q3 GAAP operating margins expected to turn positive at around 11.5%.
Why it matters — MXL watchers would care because the article highlights strong near-term revenue visibility, expected margin inflection, and a path to continued growth that could signal improving financial performance.
Zacks Investment Research compares MaxLinear and VICR on AI infrastructure opportunity, concluding that MaxLinear holds the edge, backed by strong current revenue growth and multiple product ramps planned through 2027-2028.
Why it matters — A MaxLinear watcher would care because the analysis highlights the company's AI infrastructure positioning and its pipeline of product ramps extending through 2027-2028.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering MaxLinear, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $100, with estimates ranging from $40 to $125. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering MaxLinear, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks MaxLinear, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, MaxLinear, Inc. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +39.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MaxLinear, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering MaxLinear, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MXL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $40 to $125 over the next 12 months.
MaxLinear, Inc. returned +344.7% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
MaxLinear, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs communications systems-on-chip and related integrated circuits for broadband, mobile, wireline, data center, industrial, and multi-market applications.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 9 Sept 2026): "MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript". MaxLinear, Inc. presented at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
MaxLinear, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designs communications systems-on-chip and related integrated circuits for broadband, mobile, wireline, data center, industrial, and multi-market applications. MaxLinear provides radio frequency, analog, digital, and mixed-signal solutions used in cable and fiber broadband equipment, home networking devices, wireless infrastructure, optical interconnect systems, and power management products. Its portfolio supports connectivity across the connected home, telecom networks, and enterprise data environments, serving equipment manufacturers, module makers, and other technology customers. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, MaxLinear plays a role in enabling high-speed data transmission and signal processing across modern communications infrastructure.
CEO Dr. Kishore Seendripu Ph.D. · 1,115 employees · United States · https://www.maxlinear.com
