Pixelworks (PXLW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW) is a provider of video processing semiconductors and software solutions designed to enhance display performance across a range of consumer and commercial applications. The company’s core offerings include high-performance video processing SoCs, pixel processing silicon, and accompanying firmware that deliver advanced image enhancement, color calibration, and high-dynamic-range (HDR) support. These solutions are tailored to improve picture quality, reduce latency, and optimize power consumption in digital displays.

Pixelworks’ product portfolio addresses diverse end markets such as digital projectors, flat-panel televisions, set-top boxes, mobile devices, automotive infotainment displays, and digital signage. Key technologies include real-time video post-processing algorithms, 4K/8K video pipelines, and specialized audio/video synchronization tools. These capabilities enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to integrate cutting-edge video enhancements into their hardware platforms.

Headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks operates sales and support offices across North America, Asia, and Europe, serving a global customer base of consumer electronics, automotive, and professional AV companies. The company collaborates closely with display panel suppliers and system integrators to drive innovations in high-resolution imaging, low-latency streaming, and advanced color management.

Founded in 1997, Pixelworks has evolved its technology suite through internal development and strategic partnerships. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Todd DeBonis, appointed in 2019, the company has focused on expanding its software capabilities and broadening its addressable market in emerging display segments such as augmented reality and virtual reality.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.80 to $7.04
• 50-Day Range: $5.60 to $7.18
• 52-Week Range: $4.84 to $15.42
• Volume: 32,745 shs
• Average Volume: 38,960 shs
• Market Capitalization: $41.62 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $16.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Pixelworks Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pixelworks scored higher than 62% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 474th out of 593 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Pixelworks has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

Pixelworks has a consensus price target of $16.00, representing about 132.6% upside from its current price of $6.88.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Pixelworks has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Pixelworks are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($1.58) to ($1.64) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pixelworks is -4.22, 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 -4.22, 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 23.72. 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

1.38% 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 2.16, 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 32.57%, 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

Pixelworks has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Pixelworks this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Pixelworks to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.1 / 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 $108,339.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

4.70% of the stock of Pixelworks is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/11/2026
• Today: 9/11/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Software
• Sub-Industry: Application Software
• 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: $16.00
• High Price Target: $20.00
• Low Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +132.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.63)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$22.50 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: -983.81%
• Return on Equity: -28.77%
• Return on Assets: -14.64%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 35.56
• Quick Ratio: 35.56

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $690 thousand
• Price / Sales: 60.32
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.29 per share
• Price / Book: 23.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,050,000
• Free Float: 5,765,000
• Market Cap: $41.62 million
• Optionable: No Data
• Beta: 1.52