MaxLinear Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q2 Results

MaxLinear Inc. (NASDAQ: MXL ) on Thursday reported upbeat second-quarter earnings and issued strong third-quarter guidance. Second-quarter revenue rose 55% year over year and 23% sequentially to $168.8 million, beating the $164.702 million analyst estimate. GAAP earnings were 2 cents per share, while adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share topped the 33-cent estimate.

“Our Q2 financial results highlight the exciting inflection in our business trajectory and the beginning of a multiyear growth phase for MaxLinear,” CEO Kishore Seendripu said. For the third quarter, MaxLinear expects revenue of $210 million to $220 million, above the $173.837 million analyst estimate. MaxLinear shares dipped 14.6% to trade at $77.90 on Friday. These analysts made changes to their price targets on MaxLinear following earnings announcement.

Needham analyst N. Quinn Bolton maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $60 to $100. Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland maintained the stock with a Neutral and raised the price target from $45 to $80. Considering buying MXL stock?

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