Wells Fargo Cuts MPWR Price Target to $1,550
Key Points
- Wells Fargo kept its Overweight rating on Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. on October 20, 2026, while reducing its price target from $1,800 to $1,550.
- Wells Fargo's $1,550 price target implies 23.64% upside from Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.'s ($MPWR) current $1,253.66 share price.
- The stock recently traded near $1,253.66 on October 20, 2026, closing that session at $1,266.92.
- The company's upcoming earnings report is scheduled for October 29, 2026.
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Wells Fargo reiterated its Overweight rating on Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) on October 20, 2026, while lowering its price target from $1,800.00 to $1,550.00. According to the research note, the firm kept its positive stance on the chip maker even as it adjusted its valuation expectations downward.
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Other Institutional Activity in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Franklin Resources, Inc. reduced its position in the chip maker, selling 116,739 shares to end the period with 811,974 shares valued at about $1.03 billion.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Stock Up 3.5%
The shares recently traded around $1,253.66 as of October 20, 2026, sitting below their 50-day moving average and 200-day moving average. The stock closed at $1,266.92 on October 20, 2026.
$MPWR price target
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $1,550 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. posted trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.27 billion alongside basic earnings of $16.44 per share. The company operates with a net profit margin of 24.5% and a return on equity of 22.0%. Investors are looking ahead to the next earnings release scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Dividend
The firm distributes an annual dividend rate of $8.00 per share, offering a dividend yield of 0.64% alongside a payout ratio of 43.3%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Company insiders executed several transactions prior to the rating update. Chief Financial Officer Robert W. Dean II sold 6 shares on August 17, 2026, at an average price of $1,413.64 for a total of $8,482.00, and later sold 32 shares on August 24, 2026, at $1,297.72 per share worth $41,527.00. Director Kuo Wei Herbert Chang parted with 50 shares on August 24, 2026, at an average price of $1,281.57 totaling $64,078.00. Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Hsing disposed of 30,000 shares on September 28, 2026, for a total value of $40,349,047.00.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Earlier Wall Street coverage shows a mix of views on the stock. On July 31, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating with an $1,800.00 target, while Truist Securities kept a Buy rating and raised its target from $1,805.00 to $1,889.00. StoneX initiated coverage with a Buy rating and an $1,800.00 target on September 3, 2026. TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on October 19, 2026, while lowering its target from $1,850.00 to $1,700.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus strong buy rating across 15 analyst opinions, with a mean target price of $1,829.80.
About Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. designs and supplies semiconductor-based power electronics for a wide range of applications, including computing, automotive, industrial, and consumer markets across global regions. The firm focuses on high-performance, compact power management solutions.
Bottom Line
Market participants are closely monitoring the upcoming earnings announcement on October 29, 2026, for fresh signals on profitability and demand trends. This analyst update reflects evolving sentiment ahead of that report.
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Source: Wells Fargo's rating change on $MPWR (Oct 20, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts