NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-07-07
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Track MPWR free→Monolithic Power Systems grows revenue about 26% yearly. Profit margins stay near 55%. Operating costs are controlled around $170 million. The company pays a steady dividend of $2.00 per share.
The recent 5.4% one-day drop shows risk. Rising costs or weaker sales could hurt profits. A legal issue in February raises concerns about management.
The price is about 24% above our fair value near $1033. Analysts expect 33% revenue growth. Our fair value is 41% below the Street median, so the market is pricing strong growth but risks remain.
Breaks if: Gross margin falls below 55.1% in Q2 2026
Continue to maintain GAAP gross margin within the range of 55.1% to 55.7% for Q2 2026.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. GAAP gross margin was 55.3% in 2026-Q1, within the target range of 55.1%-55.7% for Q2 2026. The company is delivering on its margin maintenance priority.
Breaks if: Operating expenses rise above $171 million in Q2 2026
Manage non-GAAP operating expenses within the range of $167 million to $171 million for Q2 2026.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Non-GAAP operating expenses were $158.3M in 2026-Q1, within the target range for Q2 2026. The company is effectively managing its operating expenses as planned.
Breaks if: Revenue falls below $890 million in Q2 2026
Aim to achieve revenue in the range of $890 million to $910 million for Q2 2026.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Revenue grew from $751.2M in 2025-Q4 to $804.2M in 2026-Q1, showing progress towards the $890-$910M target for Q2 2026. The trajectory is delivering on the stated growth priority.
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“GAAP gross margin in the range of 55.1% to 55.7% for Q2 2026.”
“GAAP gross margin was 55.2% for Q4 2025.”
“GAAP gross margin between 54.9% and 55.5%.”
“Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $167.0 million to $171.0 million for Q2 2026.”
“Non-GAAP operating expenses were $148.1 million for Q4 2025.”
“Non-GAAP operating expenses between $156.0 million and $160.0 million.”
“For Q2 2026, we are forecasting revenue in the range of $890 million to $910 million.”
“For Q1 2026, revenue in the range of $770 million to $790 million.”
