**MaxLinear Tumbles Despite Q3 Outperformance as Arbitration Looms: Analysts**
*October 24, 2025 | 11:07 AM ET*
MaxLinear, Inc. shares plunged 12% during early market action on Friday, despite reporting third-quarter financial results and an outlook that surpassed estimates across the board.
The company’s strong Q3 performance was driven by growth in data center optical 400G/800G ramps, the completion of inventory digestion, and accelerations in new programs that boosted segment performance. These factors contributed to an overall upbeat business outlook.
However, despite the positive financial momentum, some financial firms remain cautious and maintain Hold or Neutral ratings on MaxLinear. The primary reason for this hesitance is the company’s ongoing arbitration, which creates uncertainty and causes investor caution.
Benchmark, on the other hand, sees meaningful upside potential for MaxLinear. The firm maintains a Buy rating, citing improving business fundamentals. Nevertheless, Benchmark’s price target includes a significant discount, reflecting lingering market underappreciation of the company’s prospects.
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**Quick Insights:**
– Financial firms maintain Hold/Neutral ratings due to arbitration uncertainty.
– Strong earnings and growth fueled by data center optical 400G/800G ramps and new program accelerations.
– Benchmark maintains a Buy rating with a discounted price target.
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– SIMO (Silicon Motion Technology)
– MXL (MaxLinear, Inc.)
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