MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
MXL price how computed
Valuation status
No verdict this weekMXL: Next year's consensus is far above both what this company earned over the last four quarters and what its most recent quarter is earning.
Our model does not publish a verdict on a forecast that far from results; it is re-evaluated weekly.
- Last price
- $71.32
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $13.05–$128.03
- Market cap
- $6.47B
- From 52-week high
- -44.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 90.7M
- Rank in Technology by quality score
- #157 of 274
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
MaxLinear, Inc. is a semiconductor company that designs and sells analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits used in broadband and wireless communications applications. The company operates globally, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
MXL currently ranks #157 of 274 Technology stocks by quality score.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $6.47B
- P/E (trailing)
- 105x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $569M
- Net margin
- -18.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.68
- Gross margin
- 57.8%
- Debt / equity
- 0.29
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 8.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 90.7M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- C
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 43 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $77.73
- 200-day average
- $57.33
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Earnings how computed
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 4 beat, 1 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▬ met (0.0%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+22.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+5.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+16.7%)
2025-06 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-03 ▬ met (0.0%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+30.8%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-12.5%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 7 buy · 4 hold · 0 sell (11 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $94.5
- Target vs last price
- +32.5%
What our data shows for MXL
- Our model validated 9 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MXL, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $13.05–$128.03.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 43.
What subscribers see
- Every published Forward Fair Value with its exact discount or premium
- The normalized P/E and quarter count behind each estimate
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
- MXL's own verdict the week it qualifies, published automatically
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent MXL news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MXL is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- MaxLinear, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:MXL) 2026-10-22 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-23)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear released its third quarter 2026 results, which provides current operational and financial data relevant to assessing whether the company's market valuation aligns with its business performance. TickrTrends currently rates MXL as overvalued within the Technology sector, suggesting that investors focused on valuation metrics should examine whether the earnings call presentation reveals improvements in profitability, revenue growth, or margin expansion that might justify the current stock price. Any divergence between the company's reported financial trajectory and market expectations would be particularly relevant given the overvaluation assessment. - MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-23)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear's Q3 2026 earnings call provides an opportunity for valuation-focused investors to assess whether the company's financial performance and guidance justify its current market pricing. Given TickrTrends' overvalued assessment for this Technology sector company, attention should focus on revenue growth rates, margin trends, and management commentary on competitive positioning to determine if operational improvements might support the valuation premium. The earnings transcript will be particularly relevant for evaluating whether near-term business momentum or long-term growth prospects have changed enough to recalibrate the valuation stance. - MaxLinear Inc (MXL) Shares Surge 3.1% -- What GF Score of 59 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear Inc trades in the Technology sector where valuation metrics carry significant weight for investors assessing fair value. TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued verdict for MXL, which suggests the recent share surge warrants scrutiny against fundamental metrics like the reported GF Score of 59. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the stock's current pricing can be justified by earnings growth and asset quality relative to peer comparables in the semiconductor and connectivity solutions space.
More MXL news
- MXL Maintained by Wells Fargo -- Price Target Lowered to $78 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
- MaxLinear Inc (MXL) Shares Surge 8.1% -- What GF Score of 59 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
- MaxLinear Inc (MXL) Shares Fall 8.8% -- What GF Score of 59 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-17)
- A Look at MaxLinear Inc (MXL) After 7.5% Decline -- GF Value $21.15 vs Price $88.99 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
- Maxlinear (MXL) Soars 15% Ahead of Q3 Earnings — Here’s What You Should Expect (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-03)
- MaxLinear (MXL) Surges Nearly 46% in September Amid Strong Momentum in Tech Sector (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-29)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for MXL show a shift this week in the 50/200-day trend state, which moved from uptrend to mixed. The technology sector company maintains an overvalued current valuation verdict according to the service's assessment.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for MXL showed a shift this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from overbought territory into neutral zone. The technology sector company maintains an overvalued valuation verdict according to current assessments. This change in the RSI zone suggests a moderation in the stock's recent momentum.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — MXL's technical indicators shifted notably this week, with the 50/200-day trend moving from a mixed state into an uptrend, while the Relative Strength Index advanced from the neutral zone into overbought territory. Despite these bullish technical developments, the stock maintains an overvalued assessment according to TickrTrends' current valuation verdict.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is MXL stock undervalued?
MXL does not yet have sufficient validated earnings history for a full Forward Fair Value verdict under TickrTrends' standards; it is re-evaluated every week.
What is MXL's TickrTrends verdict?
MXL is currently marked 'Awaiting full valuation' - a verdict publishes automatically once at least six validated trailing P/E windows accumulate.
How does MXL compare to other Technology stocks?
MXL ranks #157 of 274 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by quality score. It carries no fair-value verdict yet, so it is not ranked by discount.
Is MXL overbought or oversold?
MXL's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does MXL usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters MXL beat the consensus estimate 4 times and missed 1 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about MXL?
Of 11 analysts covering MXL, 7 rate it a buy, 4 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $94.5 (+32.5% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.