MXL
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MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) closed at $18.72 as of 2026-02-02, trading 19.5% below its 200-week moving average of $23.24. This places MXL in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -25.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 780 weeks of data, MXL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MXL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.7%.
With a market cap of $1636 million, MXL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at -28.2%. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
Share count has increased 9.8% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 15.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MXL would have grown to $196, compared to $678 for the S&P 500. MXL has returned 4.6% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: MXL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MXL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying MXL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.1% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to +16.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.1% vs +35.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MXL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MXL has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +12.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Jul 2013 | 126 | 56.3% | -40.4% | +96.2% |
| Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 | 1 | 1.8% | +24.1% | +138.8% |
| Sep 2013 | Oct 2013 | 1 | 4.3% | -8.8% | +144.7% |
| Sep 2014 | Nov 2014 | 8 | 12.8% | +45.7% | +164.8% |
| Jun 2018 | Aug 2018 | 8 | 13.9% | +25.5% | +5.9% |
| Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 | 2 | 1.2% | +13.1% | +1.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 18.9% | +21.6% | +4.6% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 6 | 9.4% | +20.9% | -10.7% |
| Oct 2019 | Jul 2020 | 37 | 58.5% | +47.8% | -0.1% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 3 | 0.8% | +138.1% | -14.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 1.0% | -0.2% | -40.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 9.8% | -34.5% | -43.2% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 0.5% | -29.6% | -44.8% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 4 | 4.4% | -46.1% | -45.6% |
| Apr 2023 | Ongoing | 149+ | 71.2% | Ongoing | -44.4% |
| Average | 25 | — | +12.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02