Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Needham & Company LLC Analyst Says

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00 in a research note issued on Friday, MarketBeat reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. Needham & Company LLC’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 5.71% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a report on Friday, October 31st. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,100.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,163.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Finally, KeyCorp upped their target price on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,300.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Monolithic Power Systems has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,210.08.

Monolithic Power Systems Stock Up 6.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:MPWR opened at $1,229.82 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $1,004.45 and its 200 day moving average is $934.21. The stock has a market cap of $58.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 96.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.45 and a beta of 1.45. Monolithic Power Systems has a 52-week low of $438.86 and a 52-week high of $1,250.00.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $4.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.74 by $0.05. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 18.50% and a net margin of 22.07%.The business had revenue of $751.16 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $741.69 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.09 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Monolithic Power Systems will post 13.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Monolithic Power Systems

In related news, CFO Theodore Blegen sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $908.21, for a total transaction of $2,724,630.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 71,332 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $64,784,435.72. This represents a 4.04% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Victor K. Lee sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $951.72, for a total value of $951,720.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 28,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,187,785.24. This trade represents a 3.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 69,776 shares of company stock valued at $63,489,045. Corporate insiders own 3.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Monolithic Power Systems

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Covestor Ltd boosted its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 29.0% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 40 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 253 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $230,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 61.1% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 29 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. YANKCOM Partnership lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 6.7% during the fourth quarter. YANKCOM Partnership now owns 176 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $160,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the period. Finally, First National Bank of Hutchinson grew its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 948 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $859,000 after buying an additional 11 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

Monolithic Power Systems News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Monolithic Power Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped estimates with record revenues across automotive, computing, communications and industrial end markets (revenue growth ~20.8% and EPS beat). This is the primary bullish catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY/Q1 revenue guidance ($770M–$790M for Q1 vs. consensus ~$739M), signaling continued demand and giving analysts room to lift targets. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Board boosted the quarterly cash dividend to $2.00 (≈28% increase), a shareholder-friendly move that supports demand from income-oriented holders. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts continue to raise targets — Needham to $1,300 (buy) and Wells Fargo to $1,350 (overweight) — reinforcing bullish sentiment and adding technical/flow support. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events and transcripts (earnings call and webinar) will be monitored for margin detail, backlog commentary and end-market strength — these will influence the next trading days but are informational until clarified. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some research pieces and previews highlight secular tailwinds (AI, data centers, automotive) that support the long-term case but depend on MPS execution vs. peers. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Rosenblatt’s newer target is well below the market (~$1,000 with a neutral rating), showing divergent analyst views and potential downside risk if momentum fades. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: CFO transition announced (retirement after the 10-K) and recent insider sales by the CFO (3,000 shares) may raise short-term governance or liquidity concerns for some investors. Read More.

About Monolithic Power Systems

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.