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MaxLinear Inc (MXL) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock has strong technical indicators, a favorable analyst rating, and potential for growth in the semiconductor sector. Despite recent financial challenges, the company's revenue growth and gross margin improvement suggest long-term potential.
The technical indicators for MXL are bullish. The MACD is positive and expanding, the RSI is neutral at 55.855, and the moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) indicate a bullish trend. The stock is trading above the pivot level of 18.001, with resistance levels at 19.403 and 20.269, suggesting potential for upward movement.

Analyst David Williams raised the price target to $28, maintaining a Buy rating and highlighting MaxLinear as a top connectivity-focused semiconductor opportunity.
Strong revenue growth of 48.03% YoY in Q4
Gross margin improvement to 57.58%, up 3.56% YoY.
Net income dropped significantly by -74.24% YoY in Q4 2025, and EPS declined by -75.00%.
No recent news or significant insider or hedge fund activity to drive immediate sentiment.
In Q4 2025, MaxLinear's revenue increased by 48.03% YoY to $136.44 million, and gross margin improved to 57.58%. However, net income dropped to -$14.90 million, down -74.24% YoY, and EPS fell to -0.17, reflecting profitability challenges.
Benchmark analyst David Williams raised the price target to $28 from $25 and maintained a Buy rating, citing MaxLinear as one of the best connectivity-focused semiconductor opportunities.