NYSE$MXL

MaxLinear Inc · Q3 2020 earnings

Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

MaxLinear's financial performance significantly improved, marked by record revenue and strategic acquisitions.

MaxLinear reported record net revenue of $156.6 million for Q3 2020, a 140% increase sequentially and 96% year-over-year. The company's strong performance was driven by improvements in its infrastructure business and continued strength in Broadband and WiFi product contributions. The company also completed acquisitions of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division and NanoSemi, Inc.

  • Achieved record net revenue of $156.6 million, up 140% sequentially and 96% year-on-year.
  • GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.50, compared to a loss of $0.07 in the year-ago quarter.
  • Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.32, compared to earnings of $0.23 in the year-ago quarter.
  • Completed the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division and NanoSemi, Inc.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$157M

Previous: $80M+95.7%
EPS (adj)

$0.32

Previous: $0.23+39.1%
GAAP Gross Margin

42.3%

Previous: 52.4%-19.3%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin

58.0%

Previous: 63.1%-8.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$10.1M

Previous: -$3.9M-159.9%
Free Cash Flow

-$46.8M

Previous: -$8.61M-443.2%
Net Income

-$36.6M

Previous: -$4.71M-677.4%
Operating Income

-$34.6M

Previous: -$3.33M-937.0%
Gross Profit

$66.2M

Previous: $41.9M+58.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$96.6M

Previous: $66.1M+46.1%
Total Assets

$1.01B

Previous: $707M+42.6%
Stock-Based Comp

$14.1M

Previous: $8.36M+69.2%

Revenue & EPS history

MaxLinear · Revenue · Quarterly

$157M

Q3 2020+95.7%vs Q3 2019
Beat estimate in 16 of 16 quarters(100%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter 2020 to be approximately $185 million to $195 million. They anticipate a GAAP gross margin of approximately 40% to 44% and a non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 56% to 59%. GAAP operating expenses are estimated to be approximately $107 million to $111 million, and non-GAAP operating expenses approximately $74 million to $78 million.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue is expected to be between $185 million and $195 million.
  • GAAP gross margin is projected to be between 40% and 44%.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to range from 56% to 59%.
  • Focus on broadband access and connectivity products anticipates continued success.
  • New product cycles and market share gains in the broadband business are expected.

Headwinds

  • GAAP operating expenses are projected to be between $107 million and $111 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to range from $74 million to $78 million.
  • Future operating results are dependent on assumptions about market trends and the impact of acquisitions.
  • Integration of acquired businesses poses risks, including maintaining relationships with employees, customers, and vendors.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic may impact customer demand and the company's business and global financial markets.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020

Historical avgQ3 2020

-1.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.2%

Avg return

30 days after

42%

27 / 65 earnings

Positive

+27.6%

Q3 2015

Best reaction

-40.3%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.1%+97.1%+189.5%
Q4 2025-10.4%-10.6%-9.5%
Q3 2025-10.7%-13.2%-22.4%
Q2 2025-1.6%-8.2%+1.4%
Q1 2025-12.4%-8.7%+5.1%
Q3 2024+4.1%+7.9%+7.2%
Q2 2024-40.3%-41.4%-45.7%
Q1 2024-0.5%+1.9%-11.3%
Q4 2023-13.9%-17.2%-5.6%
Q3 2023-26.2%-23.1%-7.3%
Q2 2023-33.7%-27.4%-35.2%
Q1 2023-17.2%-16.1%+1.6%
Q4 2022-0.1%-5.7%-15.1%
Q3 2022-1.8%+0.0%+13.6%
Q2 2022+1.5%+3.9%-0.5%
Q1 2022+14.9%+15.8%-9.0%
Q4 2021+0.2%+0.4%-6.9%
Q3 2021+16.2%+26.7%+27.1%
Q2 2021+16.4%+17.2%+28.2%
Q1 2021-1.8%-8.7%-3.4%
Q4 2020+0.2%+1.7%+3.9%
Q3 2020-1.5%-7.9%+14.7%
Q2 2020-1.3%-6.2%-4.5%
Q1 2020+0.1%-4.9%+5.2%
Q4 2019-4.3%-3.9%-25.2%
Q3 2019-14.1%-10.6%-8.7%
Q2 2019-10.8%-14.2%-24.8%
Q1 2019-6.8%-3.4%-21.3%
Q4 2018+11.1%+10.1%+23.1%
Q3 2018+21.8%+27.4%+26.7%
Q2 2018+2.1%+6.3%+6.8%
Q1 2018-21.0%-20.8%-16.1%
Q4 2017-8.0%-9.3%-1.5%
Q3 2017+7.4%+5.8%+1.8%
Q2 2017-8.2%-12.1%-9.9%
Q1 2017+7.0%+11.8%+14.2%
Q4 2016+0.6%+1.2%+0.0%
Q3 2016+12.2%+12.1%+8.9%
Q2 2016-19.7%-16.2%-9.5%
Q1 2016+12.8%
Q4 2015+5.3%
Q3 2015+27.6%
Q2 2015-6.8%
Q1 2015+3.8%
Q4 2014-2.4%
Q3 2014+1.6%
Q2 2014-11.3%
Q1 2014+12.7%
Q4 2013-3.4%
Q3 2013-3.1%
Q2 2013+15.6%
Q1 2013+0.0%
Q4 2012+17.6%
Q3 2012-9.3%
Q2 2012+24.1%
Q1 2012+6.0%
Q1 2011+6.0%
Q2 2011-0.2%
Q4 2011-0.2%
Q4 2009-0.2%
Q3 2010-3.4%
Q3 2011-3.4%
Q2 2010-4.6%
Q4 2010-4.6%
Q1 2010-9.3%

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