Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR – Get Free Report) had its target price upped by analysts at Rosenblatt Securities from $1,000.00 to $1,575.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. Rosenblatt Securities’ target price suggests a potential downside of 2.44% from the company’s current price.
A number of other analysts also recently commented on MPWR. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,200.00 to $1,350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Monolithic Power Systems from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Monolithic Power Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,353.83.
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Monolithic Power Systems Trading Up 5.7%
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The semiconductor company reported $5.10 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.89 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $804.19 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $781.93 million. Monolithic Power Systems had a net margin of 22.07% and a return on equity of 18.33%. The firm’s revenue was up 26.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.04 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Monolithic Power Systems will post 17.01 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Monolithic Power Systems
In related news, EVP Maurice Sciammas sold 30 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,116.44, for a total transaction of $33,493.20. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 1,239 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,383,269.16. This represents a 2.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Saria Tseng sold 8,963 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,305.22, for a total transaction of $11,698,686.86. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 156,983 shares in the company, valued at $204,897,351.26. The trade was a 5.40% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 137,683 shares of company stock worth $158,138,447 over the last ninety days. 3.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Monolithic Power Systems
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MPWR. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 2,700.0% during the third quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 28 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 61.1% during the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 29 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 171.4% during the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 38 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 24 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Monolithic Power Systems
Here are the key news stories impacting Monolithic Power Systems this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat street estimates — Monolithic reported EPS of $5.10 and revenue of $804.2M (+26.1% YoY), both above consensus, showing broad top-line and margin strength for the quarter. Monolithic Power Systems Reports First Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management issued much stronger Q2 revenue guidance — the company guided Q2 revenue to roughly $890M–$910M versus a consensus near $818.6M, which materially exceeded expectations and is the main driver of the positive market reaction. Monolithic Power Systems pops as Q1 results, guidance blow past estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Earnings call commentary reinforced strength — the Q1 earnings call/transcript provided additional detail behind demand trends and the outlook that helped validate management’s upbeat guidance. Investors appear to be giving credence to management’s forward commentary. MPWR Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Positive Sentiment: Patent litigation resolved in MPS’s favor — the company prevailed in a lawsuit brought by Bel Power Solutions, with Bel Power paying MPS’s court costs; removes a legal overhang. Monolithic Prevails in Patent Infringement Lawsuit
- Neutral Sentiment: Third‑party metric analysis — coverage pieces (Zacks/others) provide context on margins, YoY growth and comparisons to estimates that help investors parse quality of the beat; useful for modeling but not market-moving by itself. Here’s What Key Metrics Tell Us About Monolithic Q1 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst target below current price — a brokerage note set a $1,260.08 target, which is meaningfully below recent levels and could cap upside if more firms publish conservative targets. Brokerages Set Monolithic Power Systems Target Price
- Negative Sentiment: Cash flow drop, rising liabilities and heavy insider selling — filings/coverage show operating cash from activities fell sharply and institutional/insider selling activity is notable; these raise questions about cash conversion and insider confidence despite strong earnings. Monolithic Stock Rises on Q1 2026 Earnings (Quiver)
Monolithic Power Systems Company Profile
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and supplies high-performance power management solutions for a broad range of electronic systems. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company focuses on analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits that convert, regulate and monitor electrical power with an emphasis on efficiency, integration and power density.
MPS’s product portfolio includes DC‑DC switching regulators, power modules, power management ICs (PMICs), LED drivers, battery-management ICs, motor drivers, and AC‑DC power solutions.
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