Pixelworks (PXLW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) is a provider of advanced video and pixel processing semiconductor and software solutions for the consumer electronics, digital cinema, broadcasting and AV industries. The company’s core technology portfolio includes video processing devices, display controllers and software algorithms designed to enhance image quality, reduce motion blur and optimize color performance. These solutions are integrated into a variety of end products such as televisions, projectors, set-top boxes, digital signage and professional broadcast equipment.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks has developed a reputation for delivering high-performance video processing that meets the demands of both mass-market consumer applications and specialized professional use cases. The company’s product lineup spans from low-power designs for mobile and portable displays to high-throughput processors tailored for cinema-grade projectors and large-format video walls. In addition to its silicon offerings, Pixelworks provides optimization software and design services to help original equipment manufacturers accelerate time-to-market and differentiate their offerings.

Over the years, Pixelworks has expanded its global footprint with engineering, sales and support offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Its customers include leading consumer electronics brands, broadcast equipment manufacturers and digital signage integrators. The company also collaborates with chipset partners and system integrators to embed its video and pixel processing technologies into next-generation platforms across a broad range of display formats.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Todd DeBonis, Pixelworks continues to invest in research and development to address emerging trends such as HDR content delivery, 4K/8K resolution support and low-latency AR/VR applications. With a focus on innovation and strategic partnerships, the company aims to maintain its position as a key supplier of video enhancement solutions that improve viewing experiences in homes, corporate environments and professional venues worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.01 to $9.93
• 50-Day Range: $4.80 to $9.58
• 52-Week Range: $4.67 to $13.32
• Volume: 59,527 shs
• Average Volume: 29,488 shs
• Market Capitalization: $52.83 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $15.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Pixelworks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pixelworks scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 313th out of 665 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Pixelworks has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Pixelworks has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Pixelworks are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.27) to ($0.11) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pixelworks is -1.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pixelworks is -1.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Pixelworks has a P/B Ratio of 3.91. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.36% of the float of Pixelworks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pixelworks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pixelworks has recently decreased by 39.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Pixelworks does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Pixelworks does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.36% of the float of Pixelworks has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pixelworks has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pixelworks has recently decreased by 39.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Pixelworks has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Pixelworks this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for PXLW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Pixelworks insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $8,206.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.30% of the stock of Pixelworks is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.37% of the stock of Pixelworks is held by institutions.

PXLW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PXLW shares performed this year?

Pixelworks' stock was trading at $8.7540 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, PXLW stock has increased by 13.4% and is now trading at $9.93.

How were Pixelworks' earnings last quarter?

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 12th. The semiconductor company reported ($1.08) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.32) by $0.24. Pixelworks had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 198.26% and a negative net margin of 91.73%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Pixelworks' stock split?

Shares of Pixelworks reverse split on Monday, June 9th 2025.A 1-12 reverse split was announced. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Sunday, June 8th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 8 shares after the split.

Does Pixelworks have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Pixelworks: ViXS Systems, Equator Technologies Inc., Jaldi Semiconductor Corporation, nDSP Inc., Panstera Inc., Pixelworks Hong Kong Limited, Pixelworks Japan Inc., and others.

How do I buy shares of Pixelworks?

Shares of PXLW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Pixelworks own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Pixelworks investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/12/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC COMP - SEMIC
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PXLW
• CIK: 1040161
• Web: www.pixelworks.com
• Phone: (503) 601-4545
• Fax: 408-200-9201
• Employees: 220
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Pixelworks: $15.00
• High Price Target: $18.00
• Low Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +52.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($6.36)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$28.72 million
• Net Margins: -91.73%
• Pretax Margin: -93.40%
• Return on Equity: -198.26%
• Return on Assets: -42.54%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 3.46
• Quick Ratio: 2.90

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $43.21 million
• Price / Sales: 1.21
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.54 per share
• Price / Book: 3.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,320,000
• Free Float: 5,034,000
• Market Cap: $52.19 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.45