Earnings analysis · 10-Q
MPWR earnings analysis
Filed May 4, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Monolithic Power Systems reported strong Q1 2026 results with total revenue of $804.2 million, outperforming expectations and marking a significant year-over-year increase of 26.1%. The company also exceeded EPS…
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Monolithic Power Systems reported strong Q1 2026 results with total revenue of $804.2 million, outperforming expectations and marking a significant year-over-year increase of 26.1%. The company also exceeded EPS estimates, reporting $5.1 against a consensus of $4.68, highlighting robust demand particularly in the enterprise data segment, which surged by 97.7%.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $5.1
What stood out
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Strong Revenue Growth
Q1 2026 revenue increased by $166.6 million, or 26.1%, to $804.2 million compared to $637.6 million in Q1 2025.
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EPS Exceeds Expectations
Reported EPS for Q1 2026 was $5.1, surpassing estimates of $4.68 and the prior year's Q1 EPS of $2.95.
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Record Operating Income
Operating income improved to $241.2 million, representing an operating margin of 30.0%, up from 26.5% in the prior year.
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Significant Growth in Enterprise Data Segment
Enterprise Data revenue soared by $129.9 million, or 97.7%, year-over-year, driven by demand for AI and server applications.
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Healthy Cash Position
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments reached $1.37 billion as of March 31, 2026, up from $1.26 billion at year-end 2025.
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Improved R&D Efficiency
R&D expenses increased to $100.6 million, but as a percentage of revenue, they decreased to 12.4% from 14.4% in Q1 2025.
What to watch
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Geopolitical Tensions
Continued global geopolitical tensions could adversely impact supply chains, especially in the semiconductor sector.
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Material Weakness in IC Reporting
Management has identified a material weakness regarding accounting for deferred income taxes which remains unremediated as of this filing.
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Economic Downturn Risk
Macroeconomic factors such as inflation and rising interest rates may negatively affect semiconductor demand.
Management's outlook
Management anticipates Q2 2026 revenue between $890 million and $910 million.
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