Pixelworks Future Growth
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Pixelworks is forecast to grow revenue at 7% per annum.
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EPS growth rate
| Semiconductor earnings growth | 26.0% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.0% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 15 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Feb 06
Little Excitement Around Pixelworks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PXLW) Revenues
Pixelworks, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x might make it look like a strong buy right...
Narrative Update • Nov 12
PXLW: New Divestiture And Funding Will Drive U S-Focused Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Pixelworks to $14.00. This change reflects the impact of recent strategic divestitures and new funding events on the company’s long-term outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Cash Infusion Following Asset Sale Will Drive Future Motion Licensing Revenue
Analysts have lowered their price target for Pixelworks from $15 to approximately $13.33 per share. This reflects updated financial forecasts following the company's divestiture of its Shanghai subsidiary and evolving expectations for future TrueCut motion revenue and cash generation.Narrative Update • Oct 14
High-Quality Visual Standards And Licensing Will Shape Tomorrow's Entertainment
Analysts have raised their price target for Pixelworks significantly, from approximately $11.67 to $15.00. They cite strengthened domestic funding and improved prospects for the company's U.S. business initiatives following recent capital raising efforts.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 27%
Despite an already strong run, Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 27% in the...Analysis Article • Sep 24
Companies Like Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Could Be Quite Risky
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Analysts Just Made A Major Revision To Their Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Revenue Forecasts
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Analysts Are Cutting Their Estimates: Here's What You Need To Know
NasdaqCM:PXLW 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Pixelworks's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Narrative Update • Aug 15
High-Quality Visual Standards And Licensing Will Shape Tomorrow's Entertainment
With no change in Pixelworks’ consensus analyst price target, future P/E, or discount rate, there is effectively no adjustment to the company’s fair value, which remains at $11.67. What's in the News Pixelworks' TrueCut Motion technology to be used in Universal Pictures’ "Nobody 2," enhancing motion clarity for premium cinema screens and other devices.Analysis Article • Aug 05
The Market Lifts Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Shares 48% But It Can Do More
NasdaqCM:PXLW 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Pixelworks's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Even After 57% Share Price Boost
Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 57% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Here's Why Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Must Use Its Cash Wisely
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...New Narrative • May 17
We Will Expand TrueCut Motion To Film And Mobile Devices
Strategic partnerships and advancements in TrueCut Motion technology could boost revenue and expand market reach in film and home entertainment sectors.Analysis Article • Oct 12
Pixelworks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PXLW) Share Price Boosted 30% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Those holding Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 30% in the...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Is Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Little Excitement Around Pixelworks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PXLW) Revenues As Shares Take 26% Pounding
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty...Seeking Alpha • May 17
Pixelworks: Sell On Disappointing Outlook
Summary Pixelworks reported Q1/2024 largely in line with previous guidance, but the company's outlook fell well short of expectations. An order pause by its largest mobile customer and delayed release of the company's new mobile visual processor will impact financial results for at least the next couple of quarters. In addition, the deadlines for listing the company's Chinese operating subsidiary on the Shanghai STAR Market are approaching quickly. Under a worst-case scenario, PXLW will be required to repay up to $44 million to Chinese pre-IPO investors. Considering the ugly combination of severe business headwinds and near-term PWSH IPO deadlines, investors should consider selling existing positions and moving on. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 07
Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing Pixelworks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PXLW) CEO Pay Packet
Key Insights Pixelworks to hold its Annual General Meeting on 13th of May CEO Todd DeBonis' total compensation includes...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Pixelworks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PXLW) 36% Price Drop
The Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) share price has softened a substantial 36% over the previous 30 days, handing back...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Is Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans?
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...Analysis Article • Dec 28
Improved Revenues Required Before Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) Shares Find Their Feet
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x Pixelworks, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PXLW ) is definitely a...Analysis Article • Oct 08
We Think Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • May 11
Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Companies Like Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...Seeking Alpha • Aug 18
Pixelworks rises after Chinese investors back Shanghai subsidiary
Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) shares gained 2% pre-market on Thursday after the fabless semiconductor company announced a strategic investment in its Shanghai subsidiary. The firm signed an equity transfer agreement with a group of China-based private equity investors for a portion of equity interest in its majority-owned subsidiary, Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) (PWSH). The purchasers have agreed to pay ~$12.9M in exchange for a 2.73% equity interest in PWSH, valuing the subsidiary at ~$471.5M. The transaction is expected to close in Sep. 2022. Upon closure, Pixelworks (PXLW) will retain an 80.87% equity interest in PWSH. Pixelworks President and CEO Todd DeBonis commented, "As demonstrated by this transaction representing nearly 2x the valuation of the previous investment round in August 2021, there is significant interest in both our visual processing technology and the growing market opportunity for our PWSH subsidiary. We believe this strategic investment by established private equity investors in China will serve to further support PWSH's momentum with an expanding number of mobile OEM customers and ecosystem partners in Asia." Take at look at PXLW's latest quarterly performanceSeeking Alpha • Aug 11
Pixelworks dumps 14% after Q2
Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) Q2 shows a 36% jump in revenue to $19.08M, beats consensus by $0.41M; driven by double-digit growth in both mobile and projector end markets. Mobile revenue increased 33% sequentially and expanded to 40% of total revenue, driven by another consecutive quarter of record sales of hardware-based visual processor solutions for smartphones. On a GAAP basis, gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 49.0%, compared to 52.7% in previous quarter. Company recorded a GAAP net loss of $5M, or EPS loss of $0.09. Adjusted EBITDA was a negative $2.4M, compared to a $1.8M last year. Cash and cash equivalents were $49.6M, compared to $55.2M during previous quarter. The stock gets a Quant rating of Sell with 1.77; lowest factor grades given profitability and revisions. Sell-side analyst rating of Buy with a 4.33 score and average price target of $4.67. SA warns that the stock is at a high risk of performing badly due to inferior profitability and negative EPS revisions when compared to other IT stocks. Previously (Aug. 10): Pixelworks Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.06 beats by $0.02, revenue of $19.08M beats by $0.41MEarnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3/31/2026 | 1 | -10 | -16 | -18 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1 | -7 | -18 | -21 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 33 | -24 | -20 | -20 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 34 | -28 | -26 | -25 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 34 | -31 | -29 | -26 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1 | -12 | -24 | -20 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 54 | -27 | -20 | -16 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 61 | -26 | -16 | -11 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 66 | -22 | -15 | -13 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 60 | -26 | -23 | -19 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 56 | -24 | -22 | -18 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 58 | -22 | -21 | -17 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 63 | -21 | -18 | -14 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 70 | -16 | -16 | -13 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 70 | -17 | -22 | -18 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 67 | -17 | -16 | -11 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 62 | -17 | -12 | -8 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 55 | -20 | -13 | -9 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 48 | -23 | -6 | -3 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 41 | -27 | -14 | -12 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 36 | -29 | -14 | -11 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 41 | -27 | -6 | -4 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 47 | -25 | -14 | -11 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 57 | -19 | -9 | -8 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 66 | -15 | -9 | -7 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 69 | -9 | N/A | -10 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 73 | -6 | N/A | -2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 77 | -3 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 78 | -3 | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 77 | -4 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 74 | -6 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 72 | -11 | N/A | -3 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 73 | -8 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 81 | -4 | N/A | 12 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 78 | 0 | N/A | 14 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 73 | 3 | N/A | 16 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 65 | 0 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 53 | -11 | N/A | -2 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 51 | -15 | N/A | -6 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 54 | -15 | N/A | -7 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 56 | -16 | N/A | -5 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 60 | -11 | N/A | -4 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 61 | -10 | N/A | -2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 62 | -11 | N/A | -3 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: Insufficient data to determine if PXLW's forecast earnings growth is above the savings rate (3.5%).
Earnings vs Market: Insufficient data to determine if PXLW's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the US market
High Growth Earnings: Insufficient data to determine if PXLW's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: PXLW's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).
High Growth Revenue: PXLW's revenue (7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if PXLW's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 22:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Pixelworks, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 1 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 |
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| Auguste Richard | Northland Capital Markets |
| Suji Desilva | Roth Capital Partners |
| null null | Wedbush Securities Inc. |