MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) Stock Forecast
MXL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.18 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $94.55 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +32.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.32
- 52-week range
- $13.05 – $128.03
MXL analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MXL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MXL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.56 | $0.54 | $0.57 | $0.14 | +298.4% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.75 | $1.72 | $1.78 | $0.31 | +464.5% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.61 | $1.95 | $2.90 | $1.75 | +49.3% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MXL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $210.2M | $166.9M | $217.1M | +66.2% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $738.0M | $649.8M | $756.0M | +57.8% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $958.5M | $801.3M | $1.04B | +29.9% | 10 |
MXL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MXL revenue: reported and forecast
MXL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.38 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | +47.6% | 8 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.34 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | +30.3% | 8 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.91 | $2.58 | $2.58 | $2.61 | $2.61 | +37.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MXL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MXL beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from MXL
11 analysts cover MaxLinear; their consensus rating is buy (4.18 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $94.55, 32.6% above the latest close of $71.32. Analysts expect earnings of $1.75 per share for 2026, +464.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.61 per share on revenue of $958.5 million. MaxLinear beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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MXL forecast FAQ
What is MaxLinear's price target?
The average analyst price target for MaxLinear is $94.55, 32.6% above the latest close of $71.32.
Is MaxLinear a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering MaxLinear, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is MaxLinear's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.75 per share for 2026 (range $1.72 to $1.78); for 2027 the estimate is $2.61.
What is MaxLinear's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $738.0 million, growth of 57.8%; for 2027 it is $958.5 million.
When does MaxLinear report earnings?
MaxLinear is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.32.
Does MaxLinear usually beat earnings estimates?
MaxLinear reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.