MXL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
MXL - MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock
$92.34
3.56 (4.01%)
▲
5d:
-7.5%
30d:
+295.46%
90d:
+372.81%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: May 15, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 22, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
MXL is down 7.5% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $120 2026-06-18 with 4,041 OI. Call ratio: 78% View Scanner →
Strength: 6.5/10
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5 traders called MXL this week
80% bullish • 1 bearish
80% bullish • 1 bearish
Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: MXL is 10.9% above its trading range ($83.23). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
📊 HOLD - EXTENDED: MXL is 10.9% above its trading range ($83.23). Fundamentals are solid but entry is stretched. Hold existing positions; wait for pullback to add new shares.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$83.31
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$51.73
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: MXL is currently trading at $92.34, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $24.12 to $83.23. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 49.4) compared to its historical average (22.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 29.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MXL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $76.40, while resistance sits at $104.27. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: MXL has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $49.45. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, MXL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $76.40, while resistance sits at $104.27. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.0% recently.
Market Sentiment: MXL has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $49.45. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$24.12 -
$83.23
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
MODERATE
Confidence Score
46.2%
Protect Your Profits
MXL is technically overbought (RSI 74). Consider hedging now to protect against a potential pullback while keeping your upside.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price significantly overextended (+10.9% above its trading range)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.0%)
- BEARISH: Trading 46.4% above Wall St target ($49.45)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 29.2% growth with 43.0% revenue growth
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-7.5%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$24.12 -
$83.23
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$76.40
Resistance Level
$104.27
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
May 15, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
49.43
Wall Street Target
$49.45
(-46.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
43.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-71.4%
Profit Margin
-26.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+29.2% premium
PE vs Historical
49.4 vs 22.9
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+29.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$119.30
(+29%)
2-Year Target
$154.14
(+67%)
3-Year Target
$199.15
(+116%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 49→23)
PE COMPRESSION
$92.27
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 49.4, Growth: 39.8%)
$252.37
(+173%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.1, Growth: 39.8%)
$112.69
(+22%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.8, Growth: 39.8%)
$95.79
(+4%)
Share & Embed Analysis
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
3
Sells
Net
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