Victor Lee Sells 400 Shares of Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Stock

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) Director Victor Lee sold 400 shares of Monolithic Power Systems stock in a transaction on Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,212.16, for a total value of $484,864.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 27,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $33,644,712.96. The trade was a 1.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Monolithic Power Systems Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MPWR opened at $1,155.93 on Friday. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has a 1-year low of $438.86 and a 1-year high of $1,250.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $1,022.64 and a 200-day moving average price of $945.45. The company has a market capitalization of $55.38 billion, a PE ratio of 90.73, a PEG ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 1.45.

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $4.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.74 by $0.05. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 18.09% and a net margin of 22.07%.The firm had revenue of $751.16 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $741.69 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.09 EPS. Monolithic Power Systems’s quarterly revenue was up 20.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. will post 13.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Monolithic Power Systems Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a dividend of $2.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This is a positive change from Monolithic Power Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.56. This represents a $8.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Monolithic Power Systems’s dividend payout ratio is currently 48.98%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MPWR has been the topic of several analyst reports. Oppenheimer reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $1,300.00 price objective on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Needham & Company LLC upped their price target on Monolithic Power Systems from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a report on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research raised Monolithic Power Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Monolithic Power Systems in a research note on Friday, December 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Monolithic Power Systems presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,218.42.

Monolithic Power Systems News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Monolithic Power Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and outlook beat — MPWR reported revenue and EPS above consensus, management signaled book‑to‑bill >1 with backlog into Q3 2026 and highlighted strengthening data‑center demand, supporting multi‑quarter growth expectations. Q4 earnings / call
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised — the company increased the quarterly dividend from $1.56 to $2.00 (annualized $8.00), signaling confidence in cash flow and returning cash to shareholders. Dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and momentum calls — Zacks upgraded MPWR to a strong‑buy and several firms lifted price targets, while earnings estimate revisions have trended higher, which can support further buying interest. Zacks coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum / growth profiles highlighted by media — multiple outlets profile MPWR as a top growth/momentum pick, which can attract retail and momentum flows but also increase volatility. MSN growth story
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate — coverage notes the stock has run sharply and now trades at premium multiples; expectations are baked in for continued execution, making shares sensitive to any miss. Valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — recent filings show multiple senior insiders sold shares (including CFO Theodore Blegen’s 21,725‑share sale and other EVP/director sales). Large, near‑simultaneous insider exits often weigh on sentiment even if routine or for tax/diversification reasons. SEC/filing links: CFO filing Director filing

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. BLB&B Advisors LLC increased its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 9.1% in the second quarter. BLB&B Advisors LLC now owns 9,205 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $6,732,000 after purchasing an additional 768 shares during the period. AE Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Monolithic Power Systems in the third quarter worth about $1,121,000. Penserra Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 88.9% during the third quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 2,191 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $2,016,000 after purchasing an additional 1,031 shares in the last quarter. Candriam S.C.A. lifted its holdings in Monolithic Power Systems by 6.9% during the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 85,907 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $79,089,000 after buying an additional 5,561 shares during the period. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 30.9% during the 3rd quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 5,475 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $5,041,000 after purchasing an additional 1,293 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

About Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) is a fabless semiconductor company that designs and supplies high-performance power management solutions for a broad range of electronic systems. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, the company focuses on analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits that convert, regulate and monitor electrical power with an emphasis on efficiency, integration and power density.

MPS’s product portfolio includes DC‑DC switching regulators, power modules, power management ICs (PMICs), LED drivers, battery-management ICs, motor drivers, and AC‑DC power solutions.