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Monolithic Power Systems Azioni (NASDAQ: MPWR)

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) Azioni

Monolithic Power Systems

Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.

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<p>Stifel  analyst Tore Svanberg   maintains Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $1100 to $880.</p>


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Shares of chip stocks are trading lower after NVIDIA said it was recently informed by the US government that it will need a license to export chips to China. Additionally, warned that tariffs have increased uncertainty surrounding the company's outlook, which may be adding to the weakness across the board.

<p>Wall Street ended the week on a strong note, with major indices posting their best weekly performance in years, as traders appeared confident that the escalation in the U.S.-China trade war — which led to triple-digit tariff increases on both sides — would be resolved in the near term.</p>
<p>Not even a shocking University of Michigan survey on consumer sentiment — revealing the most pronounced stagflation concerns in decades — nor fears of stress in the Treasury market were enough to curb the surge in dip-buying activity that emerged in the final <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44764554/consumer-sentiment-crashes-to-3-year-lows-as-inflation-expectations-spike-to-1981-highs">day of the week.</a></p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Wall Street Rallies, Treasury Stress Fades</strong></h1>
<p>The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the <strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closed at 5,363, up 1.8% on the day and 5.7% for the week, marking its best weekly performance since October 2023.</p>
<p>From its lows earlier in the week, the index jumped 11% and now sits just four percentage points below the level it held prior to President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on April 2.</p>
<p>The Nasdaq 100 index, tracked by the <strong>Invesco QQQ Trust </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), also rose 1.8% on Friday, bringing weekly gains to 7.5% — its strongest performance since November 2022.</p>
<p>Since Monday's lows, tech stocks have surged 13% and are now about three percentage points below pre-tariff levels.</p>
<p>The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by the <strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), rose 1.6%, extending weekly gains to 4.9%, the best week for blue chips since October 2023.</p>
<p>From the week's lows, the Dow has gained about 10%, and it currently trades nearly five percentage points below the level prior to the tariff news.</p>
<p>Materials were the best-performing sector on Friday, with the <strong>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) closing 3.5% higher, buoyed by strong rallies in mining stocks.</p>
<p>The <strong>VanEck Gold Miners ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) jumped 5.7% on the day and nearly 20% for the week, reaching levels last seen in 2012, as gold prices continued to break record highs.</p>
<p>Tensions in the Treasury market, which had triggered concern in Washington earlier in the day as the 30-year yield hit 5% and the 10-year surpassed 4.5%, eased by the close. The 30-year yield retreated sharply to 4.85%, while the 10-year settled at 4.47%. The<strong> iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ET</strong>F (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) ended in the green, up 0.54%.</p>
<p>Oil prices rose 2.1% to $61.50 a barrel, and copper climbed 4.8%, signaling easing fears about global economic conditions.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) also reflected the improved risk sentiment, rising more than 5% to $83,850.</p>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</strong></h1>
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<td><strong>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</td>
<td>+9.74%</td>
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<td><strong>Newmont Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)</td>
<td>+7.67%</td>
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<td><strong>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>+7.63%</td>
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<td><strong>Moderna Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>)</td>
<td>+6.89%</td>
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<td><strong>Fastenal Co</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>)</td>
<td>+6.42%</td>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Nasdaq 100&#8217;s Top 5 Performers</strong></h1>
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<td><strong>Strategy Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)</td>
<td>+10.02%</td>
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<td><strong>Fastenal Co.</strong></td>
<td>+6.41%</td>
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<td><strong>Broadcom Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>+5.49%</td>
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<td><strong>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>+5.20%</td>
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<td><strong>Applied Materials Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>)</td>
<td>+4.83%</td>
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Stocks Notch Best Week In Years As Dip Buying On Tariff Crisis Gathers Momentum

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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher as stocks rebound amid overall market volatility as investors assess this week's tariff developments. Additionally, China announced tariffs on US-made chips but those outsourcing to Taiwan Semiconductor were exempted.

<p>Wall Street regained momentum, reversing early-session losses and pushing major indexes into positive territory by midday trading in New York, as investors welcomed upbeat bank earnings and cooler-than-expected inflation data, while largely shrugging off trade war concerns after China raised tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44756353/xi-jinping-says-there-are-no-winners-in-tariff-war-as-china-slaps-125-tariffs-on-us-goods-urges-trump-to-immediately-correct-wrongdoings">U.S. goods to 125%.</a></p>
<p>Producer prices cooled to 2.7% year-over-year in March, well below the 3.3% consensus, while the monthly figure declined by 0.4% — the steepest drop since 2023. </p>
<p>A day earlier, consumer prices also eased more than expected. However, both inflation reports predate the implementation of new trade tariffs. The University of Michigan's latest consumer sentiment index fell sharply to 50.4, its lowest since June 2022 and below expectations. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, inflation expectations surged: short-term projections hit their highest since 1990, and long-term views reached levels last seen in 1981, underscoring growing concerns over persistent price pressures. In the bond market, the 30-year Treasury yield retreated to 4.90% after briefly touching 4.99% during intraday trading. </p>
<p>The dollar pared some losses, though it remained near its lowest level since April 2022, based on a trade-weighted index. </p>
<p><strong>JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) topped first-quarter earnings estimates and issued upbeat guidance, lifting its shares nearly 3% and outpacing peers. </p>
<p>Gold prices extended their rally, jumping 1.9% to a record $3,230 per ounce — poised for their strongest weekly gain since March 2020. The surge in bullion and silver — with the latter rising over 3% on Friday — sparked strong gains in mining stocks. </p>
<p>The <strong>VanEck Gold Miners ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) soared 5.5% on Friday and nearly 20% for the week, heading for its highest level since December 2012. </p>
<p><strong>Newmont Corp.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), the world's largest gold miner, jumped 9% on the day and 25% on the week, marking its best weekly performance since 1998.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,623.30</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,333.87</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,056.72</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,838.01</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 12:40 p.m. ET</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p><strong>According to&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><strong>Benzinga Pro</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;data:</strong></p>
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<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.3% to $531.82.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.2% to $400.45.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust Series</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;soared 1.5% to $452.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.4% to $182.36.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Materials</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 2.3%; the&nbsp;<strong>Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Performers On Friday</h3>
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<td><strong>Newmont Corp. </strong></td>
<td>+8.73%</td>
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<td><strong>Monolithic Power Systems Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</td>
<td>+7.55%</td>
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<td><strong>Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HII#NYSE">HII</a>)</td>
<td>+6.87%</td>
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<td><strong>Fastenal Co</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>)</td>
<td>+6.83%</td>
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<td><strong>The Mosaic Co</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>)</td>
<td>+6.12%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Friday</h3>
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<td><strong>Charles River Laboratories International Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>-6.25%</td>
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<td><strong>Texas Instruments Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>)</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
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<td><strong>SanDisk Corp. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>-3.93%</td>
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<td><strong>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>)</td>
<td>-3.30%</td>
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<td><strong>Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>)</td>
<td>-3.23%</td>
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<p><strong>Read now: </strong></p>
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Shares of chip stocks are trading higher amid overall market volatility as investors assess ongoing trade tensions and recent market weakness.

<p><strong>Monolithic Power Systems's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NYSE">MPWR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>2.30 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 6.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 2.7 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744203624_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Monolithic Power Systems has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Monolithic Power Systems's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Monolithic Power Systems's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.17%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Monolithic Power Systems?

<p>In the current session, <strong>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</strong> is trading at $463.00, after a <strong>3.01%</strong> drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by <strong>13.17%</strong>, and in the past year, by <strong>27.40%</strong>. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. </p>
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</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744048849_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" /></p>

<h3>How Does Monolithic Power Systems P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
<p>The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. </p>
<p>Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the <strong>99.88</strong> in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry, Monolithic Power Systems Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of <strong>13.04</strong>. Shareholders might be inclined to think that  the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. </p>
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</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744048849_1.png" alt="Guage" /></p>

<p>In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes. </p>


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P/E Ratio Insights for Monolithic Power Systems

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Monolithic Power Systems. Our analysis of options history for Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 16% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $590,309, and 4 were calls, valued at $166,150.</p>
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $410.0 to $580.0 for Monolithic Power Systems over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Monolithic Power Systems's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Monolithic Power Systems's whale trades within a strike price range from $410.0 to $580.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743793845_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
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<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
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<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$97.0</td>
<td>$90.3</td>
<td>$94.48</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$141.7K</td>
<td align="right">174</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$86.0</td>
<td>$77.1</td>
<td>$80.73</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$121.0K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$101.4</td>
<td>$94.9</td>
<td>$97.9</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
<td align="right">219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$102.3</td>
<td>$94.1</td>
<td>$98.8</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td align="right">199</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$50.0</td>
<td>$45.6</td>
<td>$45.6</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$68.4K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<p>Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Monolithic Power Systems, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Where Is Monolithic Power Systems Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,062,339, the price of MPWR is down by -3.24%, reaching $482.52.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 26 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<p>A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $738.33.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $800.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Monolithic Power Systems, targeting a price of $665.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Neutral rating for Monolithic Power Systems, targeting a price of $750. </p>
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<p>Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on <strong>Monolithic Power Systems</strong>.</p>
<p>Looking at options history for Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) we detected 9 trades.</p>
<p>If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 77% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 11% with bearish.</p>
<p>From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $787,750 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $103,910.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $550.0 to $600.0 for Monolithic Power Systems over the recent three months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Monolithic Power Systems stands at 25.75, with a total volume reaching 500.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Monolithic Power Systems, situated within the strike price corridor from $550.0 to $600.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743444039_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$46.1</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$43.9</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$302.9K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$46.1</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$44.0</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$167.2K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$131.4K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">182</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$46.1</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$44.2</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$97.2K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$46.1</td>
<td>$43.7</td>
<td>$44.5</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td align="right">22</td>
<td align="right">12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<p>Monolithic Power Systems is an analog and mixed-signal chipmaker, specializing in power management solutions. The firm's mission is to reduce total energy consumption in end systems, and it serves the computing, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer end markets. MPS uses a fabless manufacturing model, partnering with third-party chip foundries to host its proprietary BCD process technology.</p>
<p>Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Monolithic Power Systems, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.</p>
<h3>Current Position of Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 352,195, with MPWR's price down by -2.72%, positioned at $564.12.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 30 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
<p>In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $738.33.</p>
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Monolithic Power Systems, maintaining a target price of $665.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Oppenheimer lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $800.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Rosenblatt has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Monolithic Power Systems, which currently sits at a price target of $750. </p>
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<p>Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.58%. Currently, Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $28.71 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In MPWR:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of MPWR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$356.31</strong> today based on a price of $588.59 for MPWR at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743084017_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:27 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$640.00	Mar 21, 2025	-31	106	100	40	268	TRADE	BEARISH
03:12 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$670.00	Feb 21, 2025	-59	220	220	78	283	TRADE	NEUTRAL
12:16 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$620.00	Feb 21, 2025	-59	151	65	38	394	TRADE	BULLISH
12:06 PMFeb 13, 2025	CALL	$620.00	Feb 21, 2025	-59	86	66	22	394	SWEEP	BULLISH