Stifel Rates MaxLinear (MXL) buy, $110 Price Target

Stifel has maintained its buy rating on MaxLinear, Inc. with a $110 price target, a 12.64% downside from the current price.

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Stifel rated MaxLinear, Inc. ($MXL) "buy" with a $110 price target on June 29, 2026.

Since the rating, $MXL is down 11.8% after 1 week, down 47.2% after 1 month and down 34.2% to date (from the $108.47 close on Jun 29, 2026).

MXL MaxLinear, Inc.

$71.32 +285.31% year to date

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Key Points

On June 29, 2026, Stifel reiterated its buy rating on MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) with a $110 price target.
Stifel's $110 price target implies 12.64% downside from MaxLinear, Inc.'s ($MXL) current $125.91 share price.
MaxLinear, Inc.'s stock was trading at $125.91 on the NasdaqGS as of Wednesday, with a market cap of $11.46 billion.
Institutional investors like BlackRock and Vanguard have been adjusting their positions in MaxLinear, Inc.

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On June 29, 2026, Stifel reiterated its buy rating for MaxLinear, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MXL) with a price target of $110. This update comes as MaxLinear's stock was trading around $125.91 on Wednesday, reflecting the company's significant presence in the semiconductor industry.

Analyst rating track record

Stifel vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return +102.31% S&P 500 +27.70%

vs. S&P 500 +74.61% ahead of the index

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Other Institutional Activity in MaxLinear, Inc.

Institutional investors have been active in MaxLinear, Inc. BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its holdings by 124,073 shares, ending with about 13.4 million shares valued at $233.1 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 9.16 million shares worth approximately $159.3 million. FMR LLC cut its stake by 211,562 shares, leaving it with 5.26 million shares valued at $91.5 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp increased its holdings by 503,605 shares to a total of 5.07 million shares, worth around $88.1 million.

MaxLinear, Inc. Stock Up 55.2%

Shares of MaxLinear, Inc. traded near $125.91 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $11.46 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 68.27, indicating investor expectations of future growth despite current unprofitability, as shown by a negative EPS. The stock has been volatile, with a 52-week range between $12.77 and $128.30. It has a 50-day moving average of $80.74 and a 200-day moving average of $33.11, suggesting a recent uptrend. MaxLinear's beta of 3.996 indicates high volatility compared to the broader market.

12-month forecast

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Recent Earnings

MaxLinear reported revenue of $508.9 million, with a revenue growth rate of 43%. However, the company is currently not profitable, with a net margin of -25.96% and a return on equity of -27.89%. The next earnings report is expected on July 22, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at MaxLinear, Inc.

There have been notable insider transactions at MaxLinear. On May 26, 2026, Thomas Pardun sold 11,000 shares at an average price of $105. On May 25, 2026, Connie Kwong, Corporate Controller & PAO, bought 3,713 shares and later sold the same amount at an average price of $99.16. Additionally, Ted Tewksbury III and Greg Dougherty each bought 1,963 shares on May 20, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 29, 2026, Stifel maintained its buy rating on MaxLinear, Inc. with a $110 price target. Earlier, on June 4, 2026, Stifel reiterated its buy rating with a target of $105. Benchmark assumed a buy rating with a $125 target on May 27, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating, with an average target price of $68.36 across 11 opinions.

About MaxLinear, Inc.

MaxLinear, Inc., headquartered in Carlsbad, California, provides semiconductor solutions for communications systems. The company designs products that integrate different parts of high-speed communication systems, such as radio frequency and digital signal processing components. Its products are used in various electronic devices, including 4G/5G infrastructure, optical transceivers, and broadband modems. Founded in 2003, MaxLinear collaborates with companies like Edgecore Networks and GCT Semiconductor to develop network infrastructure and 5G gateways.

Bottom Line

Stifel's reiterated buy rating on MaxLinear, Inc. highlights continued confidence in the company's growth potential, despite current financial challenges. Investors and analysts will be watching for the next earnings report in July for further insights. As always, remember that 13F filings and analyst ratings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions or market conditions.