Why is MXL Up Today?

MXL
$75.42
▲ +8.77% (+$6.61)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET (477 min ago)

About MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock

MaxLinear Inc is a provider of radio frequency and mixed-signal integrated circuits for cable and satellite broadband communications, the connected home, and for data center, metro, and long-haul fiber networks. The company's radio frequency receiver products capture and process digital and analog b...

Sector: SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES
Market Cap: $1.42B
Forward P/E: 17.5
52-Week Range: $12.77 - $128.30
Employees: 941

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on MXL, with 71% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector is up 1.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES sector: +1.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

MXL is significantly outperforming the market (+7.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
MXL
This Stock
+8.77%
vs S&P 500: +7.92%
vs Nasdaq: +7.9%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, MXL is expected to trade between:
$73.91 - $77.68

Key Level to Watch

$79.19 resistance
Watch for continuation above $75.42

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for MXL's 9% move

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:30 PM (477 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.92
Put/Call Ratio
105.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 13,704
Put Volume: 26,342
Total: 40,046
Unusual Activity: $65 PUT (6,216 vol) $65 PUT (6,214 vol) $65 PUT (6,211 vol)

Historical Context

MXL has moved more than 3.0% up on 70 occasions in the past year.

51.4%
Continuation Rate
36/70 times continued up
+0.33%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 09, 2026 (7.5%) → Next day: -3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MXL stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on MXL, with 71% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is MXL stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, MXL shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the MXL stock price target?

MXL is currently trading at $75.42. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $73.91 - $77.68. See long-term price prediction →

Will MXL stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that MXL's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $79.19 (resistance).

Is MXL stock oversold or overbought?

MXL's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 56.3. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for MXL stock?

MXL's 10-day momentum indicator is at 11.15. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is MXL outperforming or underperforming the market?

MXL (+8.77%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+7.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for MXL?

MXL's MACD (-1.29) is currently above the signal line (-2.94), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 13.4) is weak.

Is MXL in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, MXL is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $66.98, 50-day SMA: $73.41.

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