MaxLinear, Inc.
Rank #206HypergrowthMXL · Nasdaq · Technology
MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) — Rank #206 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.32) · ROE -28.2% · Piotroski F-Score 5 / 9.
As-of 2026-09-15 · CIK 0001288469 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.
About
MaxLinear, Inc. provides communications systems-on-chip solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally.
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Its products integrate various portions of a high-speed communication system, including radio frequency, high-performance analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, security engines, data compression and networking layers, and power management. Its products are used in various electronic devices, such as radio transceivers and modems for 4G/5G base-station and backhaul infrastructure; optical transceivers; wi-fi and wireline routers for home networking; broadband modems compliant with data over cable service interface specifications, passive optical fiber standards, and digital subscriber line, as well as power management and interface products. It serves electronics distributors, module makers, original equipment manufacturers, and original design manufacturers through a direct sales force, third-party sales representatives, and a network of distributors. The company has a strategic collaboration with Edgecore Networks Corporation for the development network infrastructure for enterprise and SMB applications. MaxLinear, Inc. has strategic partnership with GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. to develop 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) gateways and converged gateways for consumer and enterprise applications. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Sector
- Technology
- Filer Category
- Large accelerated filer
- Fiscal Year End
- December 31
- Website
- maxlinear.com
Financials
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| Fiscal year end | 2020-12-31filed 2021-02-11 | 2019-12-31filed 2020-02-05 | 2018-12-31filed 2019-02-05 | 2017-12-31filed 2019-02-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | ||||
| Depreciation & amortization | 76.5 | 66.4 | 79.0 | 66.7 |
| Stock-based compensation | 47.6 | 32.1 | 31.7 | 32.7 |
| Change in receivables | 16.9 | (9.1) | (6.6) | 4.4 |
| Change in inventory | 31.8 | (10.2) | (11.7) | 1.8 |
| Operating cash flow | 73.6 | 78.3 | 102.7 | 75.1 |
| Investing | ||||
| Capital expenditures | 12.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 | — |
| Acquisitions, net of cash | 160.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 473.3 |
| Investing cash flow | (175.3) | (7.0) | (7.8) | (432.2) |
| Financing | ||||
| Debt repaid | — | 213.0 | 163.0 | 70.0 |
| Share repurchases | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Financing cash flow | 159.6 | (53.4) | (93.8) | 347.0 |
| Summary | ||||
| Free cash flow | 61.1 | 71.5 | 94.9 | 94.9 |
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