Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities researchers at Rosenblatt Securities from $950.00 to $1,000.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. Rosenblatt Securities’ price objective indicates a potential downside of 18.69% from the company’s previous close.
Several other analysts have also issued reports on MPWR. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $1,300.00 price target on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. KeyCorp increased their target price on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,300.00 to $1,500.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research report on Friday, December 26th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,125.00 to $1,200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,210.08.
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Monolithic Power Systems Price Performance
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $4.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.74 by $0.05. Monolithic Power Systems had a net margin of 22.07% and a return on equity of 18.50%. The firm had revenue of $751.16 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $741.69 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.09 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Monolithic Power Systems will post 13.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Monolithic Power Systems
In related news, Director Victor K. Lee sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $951.72, for a total transaction of $951,720.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 28,567 shares in the company, valued at $27,187,785.24. This represents a 3.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kuo Wei Herbert Chang sold 100 shares of Monolithic Power Systems stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $896.97, for a total transaction of $89,697.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 426 shares in the company, valued at approximately $382,109.22. This trade represents a 19.01% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 69,776 shares of company stock valued at $63,489,045 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 3.40% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Monolithic Power Systems
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BLB&B Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 9.1% in the 2nd quarter. BLB&B Advisors LLC now owns 9,205 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $6,732,000 after purchasing an additional 768 shares during the period. AE Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Monolithic Power Systems during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,121,000. GDS Wealth Management raised its position in Monolithic Power Systems by 6.9% in the third quarter. GDS Wealth Management now owns 18,054 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $16,621,000 after acquiring an additional 1,169 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 318.6% during the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 12,762 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $11,749,000 after acquiring an additional 9,713 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vest Financial LLC grew its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 52.2% during the 3rd quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 49,277 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $45,366,000 after acquiring an additional 16,892 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.
Key Monolithic Power Systems News
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.
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