MaxLinear, Inc.

NasdaqGS:MXL Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.0b

MaxLinear Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

MaxLinear does not have a record of paying a dividend.

Key information

n/a

Dividend yield

0.3%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield0.3%
Future Dividend Yield0%
Dividend Growthn/a
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ration/a

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

MaxLinear: Strong Performance, Too Strong Momentum

Apr 27

MXL: Higher Expectations For Margins Will Likely Expose Execution Risk

Analysts have raised their price targets on MaxLinear by $11 and $12 in recent research, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions as key factors behind the revised valuation views. Analyst Commentary While recent research has pointed to higher valuation benchmarks for MaxLinear, some bearish analysts are still flagging important risks that could limit how much upside investors are willing to pay for at current levels.

MXL: Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Support Future Repricing Potential

Analysts have increased their price target on MaxLinear by $3, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that keep fair value around $21.55. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as consistent with updated assumptions that still anchor fair value around US$21.55, which they view as a reasonable reflection of current information on revenue, margins, and P/E.

MXL: Higher Margin Focus And Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have raised their price target on MaxLinear by $3. This reflects adjustments to their assumptions on profit margins, discount rate and future P/E expectations.

MXL: Rising Margin Conviction And Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $3, reflecting updated views on its profit margin outlook and valuation multiples while keeping estimated fair value broadly in line. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the raised price target as a reflection of improved conviction in MaxLinear's profit margin outlook, suggesting that recent adjustments better capture its earnings potential.

MXL: Higher Earnings Margins And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Repricing

Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $1.70 to $21.55, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples discussed in recent research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$21.55 target as consistent with updated views on what they consider a fair value range for MaxLinear, given current assumptions around revenue growth and profit margins used in their models.

MXL: Higher Fair Value And Buybacks Will Likely Mask Execution Risk

Narrative Update: MaxLinear Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their MaxLinear fair value estimate from $16.00 to $17.00, citing revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations as key factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary While some analysts have raised their fair value expectations for MaxLinear, others remain cautious and highlight several risks that they believe could limit upside for the stock.

MXL: Raised Expectations And Buybacks Will Likely Struggle Against Execution Risk

Narrative update on MaxLinear Analysts have lifted their price target on MaxLinear by $3, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change. Analyst Commentary While the latest target move reflects updated assumptions on revenue, margins and future P/E, not every part of the Street is leaning in the same direction.

MXL: Recovery Hopes And Buybacks Will Face Tight Margin Of Safety

Analysts have nudged their price target on MaxLinear up by $2 to $23, citing what they describe as another solid quarter and a view that the company is steadily rebuilding after a pronounced downcycle. Analyst Commentary While the higher US$23 price target reflects some renewed confidence in MaxLinear's recovery after its downcycle, not all commentary skews positive.

MXL Share Buybacks And 5G Wins Will Drive Measured Recovery Ahead

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for MaxLinear higher, lifting the target from $15.00 to $16.00 as they point to solid Q3 execution and a return to more stable growth following the recent industry downcycle. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive stance on MaxLinear in the wake of its Q3 results, with at least one firm lifting its price target into the low $20s and reiterating a favorable rating.

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 26% Price Drop

Nov 19
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 26% Price Drop

At US$16.60, Is It Time To Put MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) On Your Watch List?

Sep 16
At US$16.60, Is It Time To Put MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) On Your Watch List?

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 28% Share Price Surge

Jul 13
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 28% Share Price Surge

MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price

Jun 23
MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price
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Data Centers, Broadband And Wireless Advances Will Open Future Markets

Strong progress in data center products and new market applications positions MaxLinear for significant revenue growth in the future.

MaxLinear Heading For An Upturn, But The Valuation Seems To Anticipate This

Jan 10

MaxLinear: Why It Is In A Crapshoot At This Time

Sep 05

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if MXL's dividends per share have been stable in the past.

Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if MXL's dividend payments have been increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

MaxLinear Dividend Yield vs Market
How does MXL dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (MXL)n/a
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Semiconductor)0.3%
Analyst forecast (MXL) (up to 3 years)0%

Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate MXL's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.

High Dividend: Unable to evaluate MXL's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate MXL's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as MXL has not reported any payouts.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 04:40
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

MaxLinear, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David WilliamsBenchmark Company
Gary MobleyBenchmark Company
Karl AckermanBNP Paribas