Monolithic Power Rises 0.85% on 271st-Ranked 460M Volume as Analysts Target 5.85 Upside

Monolithic Power (MPWR) rose 0.85% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.46 billion, ranking 271st in market activity for the day. The stock’s 52-week decline of 6.76% reflects ongoing investor caution, though analysts maintain a “Buy” consensus rating, citing a 5.85% potential upside to an average price target of $766.73. The company is set to release its Q2 2025 earnings on July 31, with estimates projecting $3.69 per share. Historical data shows mixed reactions to prior earnings, including a 5.86% post-earnings surge in Q1 2025 following a $0.04 EPS beat.

Monolithic Power’s financials highlight robust revenue growth of 39.24% year-to-date and a 20.98% net margin exceeding industry benchmarks. While its 4.17% return on equity lags some peers, the firm’s 3.6% return on assets and strong gross profit margins position it favorably. Analysts emphasize the company’s fabless manufacturing model and focus on energy-efficient power management solutions as key differentiators in the semiconductor sector. Institutional activity remains active, with recent trades by entities like Paragon Advisors LLC and Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC reinforcing mixed sentiment.

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