Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Price Target Raised to $1,300.00 at Needham & Company LLC

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) had its target price boosted by equities research analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. Needham & Company LLC’s target price points to a potential upside of 12.46% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Rosenblatt Securities boosted their price target on Monolithic Power Systems from $800.00 to $950.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Truist Financial raised their price objective on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,163.00 to $1,375.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Monolithic Power Systems from $1,100.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $1,179.17.

Monolithic Power Systems Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of Monolithic Power Systems stock opened at $1,155.99 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.38 billion, a PE ratio of 29.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.19 and a beta of 1.45. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $998.38 and its 200 day moving average is $929.21. Monolithic Power Systems has a 1 year low of $438.86 and a 1 year high of $1,226.30.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $4.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.74 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $751.16 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $741.69 million. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 18.37% and a net margin of 71.22%.The firm’s revenue was up 20.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $4.09 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Monolithic Power Systems will post 13.2 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Saria Tseng sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $926.47, for a total value of $18,529,400.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 187,331 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $173,556,551.57. This represents a 9.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Kuo Wei Herbert Chang sold 100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $896.97, for a total transaction of $89,697.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 426 shares in the company, valued at $382,109.22. This represents a 19.01% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 69,776 shares of company stock valued at $63,489,045. 3.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Monolithic Power Systems

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MPWR. Profund Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 118.7% during the 4th quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 7,091 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $6,427,000 after acquiring an additional 3,849 shares in the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 291.9% during the fourth quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 99,461 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $90,147,000 after purchasing an additional 74,082 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC raised its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 16.3% during the fourth quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 4,394 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $3,982,000 after purchasing an additional 616 shares in the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board bought a new position in Monolithic Power Systems during the fourth quarter valued at $1,437,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems in the 4th quarter worth $104,000. Institutional investors 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: Company raised Q1 revenue guidance to $770–$790M (above the consensus ~$739M), signaling stronger demand heading into the quarter — a major near-term bullish catalyst. Earnings commentary and guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a larger quarterly cash dividend of $2.00 (up 28.2% from $1.56), increasing shareholder cash return (annualized yield roughly 0.7%) — supportive for income-focused investors. Dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS $4.79 and revenue ~$751M — both slightly above street estimates, confirming continued top‑line growth (revenue +20.8% YoY) and strong margins. This underpins the bullish case tied to AI, data center and auto end-markets. Q4 results vs. estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Stifel raised its price target to $1,300 with a “buy” — analyst upward revisions add conviction and can attract momentum buyers. Stifel price target raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Management hosted Q&A and the full earnings/ call transcript is available for color on product mix, AI/data‑center traction and margin outlook — useful for confirming sustainability of guidance. Earnings call transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Company highlighted secular tailwinds (AI, data center and automotive power electronics) and cash returns strategy — positive narrative but execution vs. elevated expectations will determine the next move. Sector narrative piece
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Bernie Blegen plans to retire after the 2025 Form 10‑K is issued; the company says he will assist with the transition — watch timing and successor details for governance/strategy clarity. CFO transition
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Theodore (Theodore) Blegen sold 3,000 shares (~$3.4M) in early February — an insider sale that can create short-term selling pressure or raise questions for some investors. SEC filing: insider sale

Monolithic Power Systems Company Profile

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.