MaxLinear Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
MaxLinear's CEO is Kishore Seendripu, appointed in Sep 2003, has a tenure of 22.92 years. total yearly compensation is $7.82M, comprised of 9.2% salary and 90.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 5.09% of the company’s shares, worth $307.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.5 years and 7.8 years respectively.
Key information
Kishore Seendripu
Chief executive officer
US$7.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.23% |
| CEO tenure | 22.9yrs |
| CEO ownership | 5.1% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 7.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
MaxLinear: An Elephant Size Risk Hidden In The Small Footnotes
Summary MaxLinear shows strong growth from rapid adoption of its Keystone 800G platform and rising data center demand. Gross margins are expanding as the Infrastructure segment now exceeds 50% of revenue with higher-margin products. The company is securing foundry capacity with more prepayments. But that cash flow conversion is more than offset by the sharp rise in inventory purchase commitments, which lead revenues. A $160 million damages claim from Silicon Motion creates material litigation risk given only $65 million in liquidity. The stock trades at a 36.4x 1-yr FWD earnings multiple near peer median levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Aug 12
MXL: AI Data Center Euphoria Will Likely Outpace Optical Delivery Timing
MaxLinear's updated analyst fair value estimate has increased from $40.00 to about $49.53 as analysts respond to higher Street price targets tied to stronger AI driven data center and optical infrastructure expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MaxLinear shows a wide range of views on how the stock should be valued, even though most of the fresh reports reference strong interest in AI data center and optical infrastructure themes.Analysis Article • Jul 29
Brokers Are Upgrading Their Views On MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) With These New Forecasts
Shareholders in MaxLinear, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MXL ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...
Narrative Update • Jul 29
MXL: AI Optical Data Center Demand Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have raised the MaxLinear fair value estimate from $68.36 to $94.55, citing higher projected revenue growth, improved profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple, which they note is supported by recent Street research highlighting stronger data center and AI optical demand. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on MaxLinear points to a cluster of higher price targets and fresh coverage that centers on AI related optical and data center exposure.
Narrative Update • Jul 15
MXL: AI Infrastructure Focus Will Drive Future Repricing Of Elevated P/E
For MaxLinear, the analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $73.73 to $125.00. Analysts point to the growing AI data center and optical infrastructure opportunity as key support for the higher price targets.Narrative Update • Jul 01
MXL: AI Optical Hype Will Pressure Future Repricing Assumptions
MaxLinear's updated analyst price target of $68.36, compared with the previous fair value estimate of $21.55, reflects analysts' focus on its expanding data center and AI optical infrastructure ambitions, as well as the potential for a higher margin infrastructure mix. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MaxLinear centers on how the stock reflects its growing exposure to AI driven data center and optical infrastructure, as well as the company’s longer term infrastructure ambitions.Narrative Update • Jun 17
MXL: AI Infrastructure Hype Will Likely Outrun Optical Execution Visibility
Analysts have sharply raised their price targets on MaxLinear stock, with recent moves such as Stifel lifting its target to $105 from $49 and Northland to $110 from $55, citing a broader rerating of AI focused data center semiconductor companies and growing confidence in MaxLinear's AI optical and infrastructure exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent research on MaxLinear highlights a cluster of higher price targets and supportive views around the company’s position in AI optical and infrastructure markets.Narrative Update • Jun 01
MXL: AI Infrastructure Euphoria Will Likely Magnify Execution And Rerating Risk
Analysts have lifted the implied fair value for MaxLinear stock from $17.00 to $40.00, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a sharply higher future P/E, and growing interest in the company's AI optical and infrastructure exposure, as reflected in a series of recent Buy ratings and price target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage highlights a shift in how the stock is being framed, with several firms focusing on AI optical and infrastructure exposure, higher assumed revenue growth, and a richer future P/E.Narrative Update • May 14
MXL: Infrastructure Demand Inflection Will Eventually Fail To Justify Current P/E
Analysts have sharply lifted their MaxLinear price targets, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $27.50 to roughly $73.73. Recent initiations, upgrades and target hikes reflect higher assumed revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook and a much higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 24
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.Narrative Update • Apr 08
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.Narrative Update • Mar 25
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.Narrative Update • Mar 09
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.Narrative Update • Feb 23
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.Narrative Update • Feb 09
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.Narrative Update • Jan 25
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.Narrative Update • Jan 11
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.Narrative Update • Dec 15
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.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving MaxLinear, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MXL) 26% Price Drop
MaxLinear, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MXL ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period beforehand...Analysis Article • Sep 16
At US$16.60, Is It Time To Put MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) On Your Watch List?
MaxLinear, Inc. ( NASDAQ:MXL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a significant share price rise of 42% in the...New Narrative • May 16
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.CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$104m |
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$132m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$8m | US$721k | -US$137m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$180m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$210m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$223m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$26m | US$731k | -US$245m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$226m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$190m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$155m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$9m | US$701k | -US$73m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$4m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$65m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$101m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$9m | US$701k | US$125m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$122m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$103m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$72m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$6m | US$621k | US$42m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$57m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$79m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$589k | -US$99m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$82m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$31m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$551k | -US$20m |
Compensation vs Market: Kishore's total compensation ($USD7.82M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.35M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Kishore's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Kishore Seendripu (57 yo)
22.9yrs
Tenure
US$7,817,568
Compensation
Dr. Kishore Seendripu, Ph.D. is Member of Advisory Board of Inficold India Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Seendripu is a Co-Founder and has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of MaxLinear, Inc. since...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 22.9yrs | US$7.82m | 5.09% $ 307.2m | |
| CFO & Chief Corporate Strategy Officer | 8.1yrs | US$3.31m | 0.16% $ 9.8m | |
| Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer | 10.5yrs | US$901.96k | 0.020% $ 1.2m | |
| Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer | 20.3yrs | US$1.08m | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Operations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | 8.1yrs | US$1.64m | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Worldwide Engineering | less than a year | US$2.16m | no data | |
| Senior VP and GM of Analog & Mixed Signal Business | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Network Infrastructure & Carrier Business | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Connectivity & Storage Business | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & General Manager of Data Center Connectivity | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Investor Relations Contact Officer | no data | no data | no data |
0.5yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: MXL's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 22.9yrs | US$7.82m | 5.09% $ 307.2m | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$269.59k | 0.037% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Lead Director | 17.1yrs | US$332.50k | 0.074% $ 4.5m | |
| Independent Director | 7.8yrs | US$262.50k | 0.019% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 7.7yrs | US$280.00k | 0.037% $ 2.2m | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$280.00k | 0.088% $ 5.3m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.0023% $ 136.5k |
7.8yrs
Average Tenure
68yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: MXL's board of directors are considered experienced (7.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/23 14:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
MaxLinear, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Cody Acree | Benchmark Company |
| Karl Ackerman | BNP Paribas |
| Jaywant Srivatsa | Chardan Capital Markets, LLC |