Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Research

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) was upgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Monday, Zacks reports.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Truist Financial increased their target price on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,889.00 to $1,906.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research report on Friday. Arete Research started coverage on Monolithic Power Systems in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $2,013.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,800.00 to $1,550.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Monolithic Power Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, October 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Monolithic Power Systems presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $1,783.77.

Monolithic Power Systems Price Performance

MPWR stock opened at $1,328.30 on Monday. Monolithic Power Systems has a 1 year low of $833.18 and a 1 year high of $1,714.09. The company has a market cap of $65.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 73.35 and a beta of 1.71. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $1,274.12 and a 200 day moving average of $1,313.34.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The semiconductor company reported $8.19 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $7.79 by $0.40. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.16 billion. Monolithic Power Systems had a net margin of 23.85% and a return on equity of 25.23%. Monolithic Power Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 63.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.73 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Monolithic Power Systems will post 24.23 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Monolithic Power Systems

In other news, Director Kuo Wei Chang sold 50 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,281.57, for a total transaction of $64,078.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 515 shares in the company, valued at $660,008.55. This trade represents a 8.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 3.60% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Monolithic Power Systems

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Monolithic Power Systems by 19.1% in the 3rd quarter. Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC now owns 193 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $260,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Paragon Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Monolithic Power Systems by 6.4% during the third quarter. Paragon Advisors LLC now owns 3,581 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,824,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. M Holdings Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Monolithic Power Systems during the third quarter valued at approximately $238,000. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 1.9% in the third quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 697 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $939,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. Finally, Candriam S.C.A. boosted its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 0.6% in the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 55,245 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $74,699,000 after purchasing an additional 340 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

More Monolithic Power Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded MPWR from “hold” to “strong-buy,” adding a favorable analyst signal. Zacks Research ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Recent Q3 coverage points to an earnings beat, supported by AI-infrastructure and communications demand. The company is also expanding capacity as demand grows. MPWR Q3 earnings coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted 164.6% growth in enterprise-data sales and rising demand for power modules, reinforcing the potential AI-related growth story. MPWR AI and enterprise-data growth
• Neutral Sentiment: MPWR was ranked seventh on a list of large-cap technology stocks backed by billionaire investors, although the article also notes broader concerns about technology valuations and the cost of AI investment. Billionaire investors and MPWR
• Negative Sentiment: Despite growth and rising earnings estimates, Zacks noted that the stock had fallen 15.9% over the prior month and cautioned that its premium valuation and operating risks could limit gains. Zacks analysis of MPWR valuation and risks
• Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into potential fiduciary-duty breaches by company directors and officers. The announcement may create investor uncertainty; it does not establish wrongdoing. Rosen Law Firm investigation announcement

About Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc (NASDAQ: MPWR) is a semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets high-performance power-management solutions. Its products help regulate, convert, distribute and control electrical power in electronic systems, supporting applications that require efficient and reliable power delivery.

The company’s portfolio includes integrated circuits, power modules, battery-management products, motor drivers, LED drivers and related analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions.