MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock
Here’s whether MaxLinear, Inc. Common Stock (MXL) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+33.52% over 10 days); RSI 41 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +568.2%; 3-month momentum positive (+407.6%). Currently 23.9% off its 52-week high. Score: +7/7.
MXL is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($60.42) and 200-day ($27.79) moving averages. An RSI of 40.8 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +568.2% compares to +24.4% for SPY (beat the market by 543.8%). The current 23.9% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.