Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and markets integrated power semiconductor solutions and power delivery architectures for consumer, computing and storage, industrial, automotive, and communications markets. It offers direct current (DC) to DC integrated circuits (ICs) that are used to convert and control voltages of various electronic systems, such as portable electronic devices, wireless LAN access points, computers, monitors, automobiles, and medical equipment. The company also provides lighting control ICs for backlighting that are used in systems, which provide the light source for LCD panels in notebook computers, monitors, car navigation systems, and televisions, as well as for general illumination applications. In addition, it offers alternating current (AC)/DC offline solutions for lighting illumination applications; and AC/DC power conversion solutions for various end products that plug into a wall outlet. The company sells its products through third-party distributors and value-added resellers, as well as directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and electronic manufacturing service providers in China, Taiwan, Europe, Korea, Southeast Asia, Japan, the United States, and internationally. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:MPWR
CUSIP60983910
Phone408-826-0600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio6.60
Quick Ratio5.08
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio75.48
Forward P/E Ratio56.26
P/E Growth3.2
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$470.93 million
Price / Sales12.40
Cash Flow$2.3204 per share
Price / Cash59.64
Book Value$12.57 per share
Price / Book11.01
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.85
Net Income$65.20 million
Net Margins14.52%
Return on Equity17.04%
Return on Assets13.91%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,500
Outstanding Shares42,190,000
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monolithic Power Systems' stock symbol?
Monolithic Power Systems trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MPWR."
How often does Monolithic Power Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Monolithic Power Systems?
Monolithic Power Systems announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 29th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Friday, July 13th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 28th. View Monolithic Power Systems' Dividend History.
How were Monolithic Power Systems' earnings last quarter?
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 30th. The semiconductor company reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.77 by $0.02. The semiconductor company earned $129.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $125.18 million. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 17.04% and a net margin of 14.52%. The firm's revenue was up 28.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. View Monolithic Power Systems' Earnings History.
When is Monolithic Power Systems' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MPWR?
10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Monolithic Power Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $110.00 to $180.00. On average, they expect Monolithic Power Systems' share price to reach $142.6667 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Monolithic Power Systems.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Monolithic Power Systems stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Monolithic Power Systems stock:
- 1. Needham & Company LLC analysts commented, "We attended MPS’ analyst day yesterday at which management provided an upbeat outlook for its future growth drivers and tightened 2Q18 guidance to the upper-end of the previous range. Should the company hit management’s long term target revenue growth (20%+) and operating model, revenue and NG OM could reach $1bn and 36%, respectively, by 2021. The presentations highlighted the growth opportunities in its compute power and battery management solutions as well as significant growth in the Automotive segment. Management also provided details on its prospects with its e.Motion controllers and e-commerce platform. We are incrementally more positive on MPS and reiterate our Buy rating and $150 PT . We have modestly increased our forward estimates." (6/8/2018)
- 2. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Monolithic reported impressive first-quarter results. Both earnings and revenues increased on a year-over-year basis. Robust demand in high-end consumer markets, including the likes of power chargers, lighting and home appliances aided growth. The company’s strategic business mix in diversified markets is also a positive. Management revealed that upside in few traditional consumer markets benefited performance. Higher dollar content in new servers based on Purley platform is expected to drive top-line growth. Notably, the stock has outperformed the industry on a year-to-date basis. However, intensifying competition and Customer concentration are headwinds. Further, overdependence on Asia for revenues keeps the company risk of currency fluctuations." (5/4/2018)
Who are some of Monolithic Power Systems' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Monolithic Power Systems include STMicroelectronics (STM), Kyocera (KYO), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Xilinx (XLNX), Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL), ON Semiconductor (ON), Qorvo (QRVO), ASE INDL HLDG C/S (ASX), Microsemi (MSCC), UMC (UMC), Semiconductor Manufacturing Int'l (SMI) and Cypress Semiconductor (CY).
Who are Monolithic Power Systems' key executives?
Monolithic Power Systems' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael R. Hsing, Founder, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Bernie Blegen, VP & CFO (Age 60)
- Ms. Saria Tseng, VP of Strategic Corp. Devel., Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 47)
- Mr. Maurice Sciammas, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales & Marketing (Age 58)
- Mr. Deming Xiao, Pres of Asia Operations (Age 55)
Has Monolithic Power Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about MPWR stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Monolithic Power Systems earned a news impact score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the semiconductor company an impact score of 47.61 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Monolithic Power Systems' major shareholders?
Monolithic Power Systems' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (11.05%), Franklin Resources Inc. (3.29%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (2.76%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.65%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (2.28%) and Earnest Partners LLC (1.94%). Company insiders that own Monolithic Power Systems stock include Deming Xiao, James C Moyer, Maurice Sciammas, Michael Hsing, Saria Tseng, Theodore Blegen and Victor K Lee. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Monolithic Power Systems.
Which major investors are selling Monolithic Power Systems stock?
MPWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, Cavalry Management Group LLC, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., California Public Employees Retirement System and Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS. Company insiders that have sold Monolithic Power Systems company stock in the last year include Deming Xiao, James C Moyer, Maurice Sciammas, Michael Hsing, Saria Tseng and Theodore Blegen. View Insider Buying and Selling for Monolithic Power Systems.
Which major investors are buying Monolithic Power Systems stock?
MPWR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robecosam AG, BlackRock Inc., Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Redwood Investments LLC, Franklin Resources Inc., Whale Rock Capital Management LLC, Great Lakes Advisors LLC and New York State Common Retirement Fund. View Insider Buying and Selling for Monolithic Power Systems.
How do I buy shares of Monolithic Power Systems?
Shares of MPWR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Monolithic Power Systems' stock price today?
One share of MPWR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $138.39.
How big of a company is Monolithic Power Systems?
Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $5.98 billion and generates $470.93 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $65.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.85 on an earnings per share basis. Monolithic Power Systems employs 1,500 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Monolithic Power Systems?
Monolithic Power Systems' mailing address is 79 GREAT OAKS BLVD, SAN JOSE CA, 95119. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 408-826-0600 or via email at [email protected]
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