Mitchell Capital Management Co. bought a new position in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR – Free Report) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 5,549 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,109,000.
Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 61.1% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 29 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 11 shares during the period. Fortress Financial Solutions LLC lifted its stake in Monolithic Power Systems by 1.7% in the second quarter. Fortress Financial Solutions LLC now owns 709 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $518,000 after buying an additional 12 shares during the period. Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in Monolithic Power Systems by 9.2% during the third quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 143 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $132,000 after buying an additional 12 shares during the last quarter. Sagespring Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. Sagespring Wealth Partners LLC now owns 512 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $471,000 after buying an additional 12 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of Monolithic Power Systems by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 492 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $453,000 after acquiring an additional 12 shares during the period. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Monolithic Power Systems
Here are the key news stories impacting Monolithic Power Systems this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and management commentary beat expectations — revenue and EPS topped estimates, management cited book‑to‑bill >1 with backlog extending into Q3 2026 and highlighted accelerating data‑center demand, supporting multi‑quarter growth visibility. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised — the board boosted the quarterly dividend from $1.56 to $2.00 (ann. $8.00), signaling strong cash generation and returning more capital to shareholders. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and momentum upgrades — Zacks moved MPWR to a “strong‑buy” rank and several firms have lifted price targets (examples include Wells Fargo, Stifel, Needham), which can drive buying interest and support the stock. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate — multiple articles note MPWR’s rapid run and premium multiples; some analysts see further upside while others warn limited room for error, increasing sensitivity to execution and cyclical demand. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — several senior executives (CFO Theodore Blegen and multiple EVPs) disclosed large sales on Feb. 6 and a director (Victor Lee) sold additional shares on Feb. 9; while insiders often sell for diversification or tax reasons, the size and timing can weigh on sentiment. Read More.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, CFO Theodore Blegen sold 21,725 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,171.16, for a total value of $25,443,451.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 82,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,448,539.48. This trade represents a 20.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Deming Xiao sold 22,875 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,171.16, for a total value of $26,790,285.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 235,932 shares in the company, valued at approximately $276,314,121.12. This trade represents a 8.84% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 160,526 shares of company stock worth $169,788,215 in the last 90 days. 3.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Monolithic Power Systems Stock Performance
MPWR opened at $1,196.73 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,018.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $943.98. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. has a 52-week low of $438.86 and a 52-week high of $1,250.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $57.33 billion, a PE ratio of 93.93, a PEG ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.45.
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The semiconductor company reported $4.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.74 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $751.16 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $741.69 million. Monolithic Power Systems had a return on equity of 18.09% and a net margin of 22.07%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.09 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. will post 13.2 earnings per share for the current year.
Monolithic Power Systems Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $2.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. This is a boost from Monolithic Power Systems’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.56. Monolithic Power Systems’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 62.79%.
Monolithic Power Systems Profile
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.
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