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 Kirkland, Washington.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone425-296-9956
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$582.38 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,500
OptionableOptionable
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 Wednesday, February 13th. Investors of record on Friday, March 29th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 28th. This is an increase from Monolithic Power Systems's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. View Monolithic Power Systems' Dividend History.
How were Monolithic Power Systems' earnings last quarter?
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 12th. The semiconductor company reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.68 by $0.31. The semiconductor company earned $153.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $153.63 million. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 18.22% and a net margin of 18.08%. Monolithic Power Systems's quarterly revenue was up 18.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.82 EPS. View Monolithic Power Systems' Earnings History.
When is Monolithic Power Systems' next earnings date?
What guidance has Monolithic Power Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?
Monolithic Power Systems issued an update on its first quarter 2019 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 12th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $138-144 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $147.52 million.
What price target have analysts set for MPWR?
7 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Monolithic Power Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $140.00 to $165.00. On average, they expect Monolithic Power Systems' share price to reach $152.1429 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Monolithic Power Systems.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Monolithic Power Systems?
7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Monolithic Power Systems in the last year. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." 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. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Monolithic designs, develops and markets high-performance power solutions. Intensifying competition from peers and lack of geographic diversity in terms of end-customers are headwinds. Estimates have been stable lately ahead of the company’s Q4 earnings release. The company has mixed record of earnings surprises in recent quarters. However, the company is benefiting from robust demand in high-end consumer markets, including the likes of IoT based products, lighting and home appliances. The company’s strategic business mix in diversified markets is also a positive. Further, investments in high-growth fields like automotive, industrial, server and communications are anticipated to drive growth." (2/6/2019)
- 2. 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)
Has Monolithic Power Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about MPWR stock have been trending negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Monolithic Power Systems earned a daily sentiment score of -2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the semiconductor company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of Monolithic Power Systems' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Monolithic Power Systems include Microchip Technology (MCHP), Kyocera (KYOCY), Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM), STMicroelectronics (STM), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL), ON Semiconductor (ON), ASE Technology (ASX), Qorvo (QRVO), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Integrated Device Technology (IDTI), Cypress Semiconductor (CY), Mellanox Technologies (MLNX), Cree (CREE) and First Solar (FSLR).
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 59)
- Mr. Bernie Blegen, VP & CFO (Age 61)
- Ms. Saria Tseng, VP of Strategic Corp. Devel., Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 48)
- Mr. Maurice Sciammas, Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales & Marketing (Age 59)
- Mr. Deming Xiao, Pres of Asia Operations (Age 56)
Who are Monolithic Power Systems' major shareholders?
Monolithic Power Systems' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.83%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (1.92%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.76%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (1.73%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.58%) and Robecosam AG (1.57%). Company insiders that own Monolithic Power Systems stock include Deming Xiao, James C Moyer, Maurice Sciammas, Michael Hsing, Saria Tseng and Theodore Blegen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Monolithic Power Systems.
Which institutional investors are selling Monolithic Power Systems stock?
MPWR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Polar Capital LLP, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Barclays PLC, GAM Holding AG, BlackRock Inc. and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio. 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 institutional investors are buying Monolithic Power Systems stock?
MPWR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, Cavalry Management Group LLC, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Whale Rock Capital Management LLC, Totem Point Management LLC and Brown Advisory Inc.. 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 $138.48.
How big of a company is Monolithic Power Systems?
Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $5.87 billion and generates $582.38 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $65.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.39 on an earnings per share basis. Monolithic Power Systems employs 1,500 workers across the globe.
What is Monolithic Power Systems' official website?
How can I contact Monolithic Power Systems?
Monolithic Power Systems' mailing address is 4040 LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD. NE SUITE 201, KIRKLAND WA, 98033. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 425-296-9956 or via email at [email protected]
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