Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. $MPWR Stock Sold by XML Financial LLC

XML Financial LLC cut its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) by 41.4% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 645 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 456 shares during the quarter. XML Financial LLC’s holdings in Monolithic Power Systems were worth $869,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Royal Fund Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 2.7% during the first quarter. Royal Fund Management LLC now owns 264 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $289,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the period. Eastern Bank grew its holdings in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 8.0% during the 3rd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 108 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $146,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC grew its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 4.5% during the third quarter. Avidian Wealth Enterprises LLC now owns 185 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $250,000 after buying an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Worthington Financial Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Worthington Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,622 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,185,000 after acquiring an additional 9 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Bank & Trust increased its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 3.7% in the 3rd quarter. First Bank & Trust now owns 254 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $342,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Monolithic Power Systems Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MPWR opened at $1,328.30 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $65.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 73.35 and a beta of 1.71. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,274.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1,313.34. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has a one year low of $833.18 and a one year high of $1,714.09.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The semiconductor company reported $8.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.79 by $0.40. The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.16 billion. Monolithic Power Systems had a net margin of 23.85% and a return on equity of 25.23%. The company’s revenue was up 63.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $4.73 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. will post 24.23 EPS for the current year.

Monolithic Power Systems Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were paid a $2.00 dividend. This represents a $8.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 30th. Monolithic Power Systems’s dividend payout ratio is presently 44.17%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Monolithic Power Systems from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. KeyCorp raised their price objective on Monolithic Power Systems from $2,000.00 to $2,100.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,800.00 to $1,550.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Wall Street Zen raised Monolithic Power Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, October 25th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research note on Friday. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $1,783.77.

Insider Buying and Selling at Monolithic Power Systems

In related 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 sale, the director owned 515 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $660,008.55. This trade represents a 8.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 3.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Monolithic Power Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: MPWR’s third-quarter earnings and revenue beat estimates, with results supported by demand for AI infrastructure and communications products. The company also raised growth expectations and is expanding capacity. MPWR Q3 Earnings Beat on AI Infrastructure and Communications Demand
• Positive Sentiment: AI-related momentum is also reflected in the company’s Enterprise Data business, with sales reportedly surging 164.6% and demand for power modules increasing. Rising earnings estimates and capacity investment add to the growth case. MPWR’s AI Power Boom Accelerates as Enterprise Data Sales Surge 164.6%
• Positive Sentiment: Monolithic Power ranked seventh on a list of large-cap technology stocks backed by billionaire investors, which may reinforce investor interest, though the ranking itself is not a company-specific catalyst. 25 Billionaire Investors Back This Large Cap Tech Stock: Is It a Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm announced an investigation into potential fiduciary-duty breaches by company directors and officers. The announcement does not establish wrongdoing, but it could create a near-term headline overhang. Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a risk: MPWR recently fell despite strong AI demand and rising estimates, and its premium multiple and operating risks may limit upside. Growing reliance on data-center demand also increases exposure to that market’s cycles. MPWR Fell 15.9% in the Past Month. Is the Weakness a Buying Chance?

Monolithic Power Systems Profile

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.