MaxLinear, Inc.

MXLNASDAQTechnologySemiconductors

$63.46- (-)1Y +272.60%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap: $6.18B
P/E (TTM): -
Forward P/E: -
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $12.77$128.30
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 3.43M

MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for MaxLinear, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 7 unique analysts

(9 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$97.00

+52.85% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest MXL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 23, 2026	Tore Svanberg	Stifel Nicolaus	Reiterates	Buy	$120.00
Oct 23, 2026	Joseph Quatrochi	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Hold	$78.00 → $70.00 −8.00 (−10.3%)
Oct 23, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Oct 21, 2026	Christopher Rolland	Susquehanna	Reiterates	Hold	$80.00 → $70.00 −10.00 (−12.5%)
Sep 23, 2026	Tore Svanberg	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Buy	$120.00
Sep 14, 2026	Unknown Analyst	StoneX	Reiterates	Buy	$125.00
Aug 28, 2026	Aniruddha Ganguly	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 26, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Aug 13, 2026	Suji Desilva	Roth MKM	Maintains	Buy	$100.00

Tore Svanberg

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyReiterates

$120.00

Oct 23

Joseph Quatrochi

Wells Fargo

HoldMaintains

$78.00 → $70.00

Oct 23

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Oct 23

Christopher Rolland

Susquehanna

HoldReiterates

$80.00 → $70.00

Oct 21

Tore Svanberg

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyMaintains

$120.00

Sep 23

Unknown Analyst

StoneX

BuyReiterates

$125.00

Sep 14

Aniruddha Ganguly

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Aug 28

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

Aug 26

Suji Desilva

Roth MKM

BuyMaintains

$100.00

Aug 13

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for MXL?

The analyst consensus rating for MXL is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 7 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for MXL?

The average 12-month price target for MXL is $97.00, representing an upside of 52.9% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $63.46.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.