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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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Monolithic Power Systems shares are trading higher after Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $918 to $994.

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Truist Securities analyst William Stein reiterates Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $918 to $994.

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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
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Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Sept. 27:
Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): A chipmaker specializing in power management systems saw shares trade higher on the week and interest increase after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings">raised price target </a>from Stifel. 
The analyst maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $1,000 to $1,100. 
Monolithic <a href="https://www.monolithicpower.com/media/investor-relations/press-releases/Q2_2024_Earnings_Release.pdf">reported </a>second-quarter financial results in August. In the second quarter, revenue was up 15.0% year-over-year to $507.4 million. CEO Michael Hsing highlighted that the results showed the company's transformation from being just a chip supplier "to a full solutions provider."
Monolithic shares were up 3.3% over the last five trading days, as seen on the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092724&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart </a>below, and are up 53.5% year-to-date in 2024.
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EMCOR Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>): The electrical and manufacturing construction and facilities services provider gained interest from readers over the week, which could be related to upcoming earnings or the recent Fed rate cut. 
The company is set to report third-quarter financial results in October. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.77 billion and earnings per share of $4.98, up from $3.21 billion and $3.61, respectively, in last year's third quarter. 
EMCOR Group has beaten analyst revenue estimates in 16 straight quarters and earnings per share estimates in nine straight quarters. The recent interest rate cut could prove beneficial to the company as this could lead to increased spending by the private sector.
EMCOR shares were down 2% over the last five trading days, but remain up over 50% year-to-date.
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PDD Holdings Inc &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>): The Chinese commerce company was one of several to enjoy a boost with the country announcing<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40936014/whats-going-on-with-chinese-tech-stocks-like-alibaba-pdd-on-thursday"> a monetary stimulus</a> to residents. 
Of the Chinese stocks, PDD Holdings saw the largest increase in interest from Benzinga readers over the last week. 
The owner of several commerce platforms in China and Temu in the U.S. could benefit from the stimulus and increased spending in China as it also looks to grow in other international markets.
PDD Holdings shares are up 35% over the last five days, but remain down on a year-to-date basis.
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Vistra Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>): Vistra was one of several energy related companies to see a lift in share price and interest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41032700/whats-going-on-with-vistra-stock"> related to a large deal </a>between Constellation Energy and Microsoft. The energy sector, especially companies with exposure to nuclear energy, are seeing rising interest thanks to the growing demand for data centers and AI infrastructure. Vistra has been getting increased attention from analysts in September.
Jefferies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VST/analyst-ratings">initiated coverage</a> of the stock with a Buy rating and $99 price target, only to raise its price target to $137 several weeks later. BMO maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $120 to $125. Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $110 to $132.
Vistra stock was up 8% over the last week. With a year-to-date gain of over 209%, Vistra is one of the best-performing stocks in 2024.
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GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>): The aerospace giant saw increased interest from readers during the week as shares trade near 52-week highs. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40986267/ge-aerospace-takes-flight-with-ai-wingmate-boosts-innovation-employee-productivity-with-microsof">announced the launch </a>of AI Wingmate in collaboration with Microsoft during the week, an initiative that could boost employee productivity.
"The launch of AI Wingmate will transform employee productivity, allowing our people to spend more time solving our customers' toughest problems," GE Aerospace Chief Information Officer David Burns said.
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The aerospace company is set to report third-quarter financial results in October. The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in 10 straight quarters and beaten earnings per share estimates from analysts in seven straight quarters.
GE Aerospace shares are up over 80% year-to-date in 2024, with the chart below showing the dip on the week.
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In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $975.3, a high estimate of $1100.00, and a low estimate of $880.00. This current average has increased by 14.08% from the previous average price target of $854.90. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727442027_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Monolithic Power Systems among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Tore Svanberg</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
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<td>Matt Ramsay</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1100.00</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
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<td>Quinn Bolton</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$1000.00</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
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<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
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<td>Ross Seymore</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
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<td>Melissa Fairbanks</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$925.00</td>
<td>$770.00</td>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$1075.00</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
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<td>William Stein</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$918.00</td>
<td>$799.00</td>
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<td>Hans Mosesmann</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>John Vinh</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$975.00</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Monolithic Power Systems. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Monolithic Power Systems compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Monolithic Power Systems's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Monolithic Power Systems's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPWR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Monolithic Power Systems analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Monolithic Power Systems Better</h2>
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.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Monolithic Power Systems's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 15.03% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Monolithic Power Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.78%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Monolithic Power Systems's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.66%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Monolithic Power Systems's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 3.84%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.01.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Monolithic Power Systems's Future

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 raises the price target from $1000 to $1100.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Monolithic Power Systems, Raises Price Target to $1100

Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 16.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.86%. Currently, Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $45.82 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MPWR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MPWR stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $44,051.75 today based on a price of $941.41 for MPWR at the time of writing.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727361013_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $44,000 Today

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In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) alongside its primary competitors in the Semiconductors &amp; Semiconductor Equipment industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights to investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Background</h3>
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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<td>Monolithic Power Systems Inc</td>
<td>106.34</td>
<td>19.83</td>
<td>23.05</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>15.03%</td>
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<td>NVIDIA Corp</td>
<td>54.51</td>
<td>49.04</td>
<td>30.06</td>
<td>30.94%</td>
<td>$19.71</td>
<td>$22.57</td>
<td>122.4%</td>
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<td>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd</td>
<td>30.77</td>
<td>7.60</td>
<td>11.82</td>
<td>6.67%</td>
<td>$474.12</td>
<td>$358.12</td>
<td>40.07%</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc</td>
<td>139.69</td>
<td>12.30</td>
<td>17.13</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$6.39</td>
<td>$8.36</td>
<td>47.27%</td>
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<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc</td>
<td>186.61</td>
<td>4.49</td>
<td>11.03</td>
<td>0.47%</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>8.88%</td>
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<td>Texas Instruments Inc</td>
<td>35.33</td>
<td>10.81</td>
<td>11.62</td>
<td>6.59%</td>
<td>$1.76</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>-15.65%</td>
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<td>Qualcomm Inc</td>
<td>21.22</td>
<td>7.49</td>
<td>5.02</td>
<td>8.67%</td>
<td>$2.87</td>
<td>$5.22</td>
<td>11.15%</td>
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<td>ARM Holdings PLC</td>
<td>350.29</td>
<td>26.23</td>
<td>42.47</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>39.11%</td>
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<td>Analog Devices Inc</td>
<td>68.08</td>
<td>3.19</td>
<td>11.63</td>
<td>1.11%</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>-24.84%</td>
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<td>Intel Corp</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>0.84</td>
<td>1.74</td>
<td>-1.46%</td>
<td>$0.86</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>-0.9%</td>
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<td>Microchip Technology Inc</td>
<td>30.70</td>
<td>6.45</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>1.98%</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>-45.76%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>15.89</td>
<td>3.58</td>
<td>3.94</td>
<td>4.11%</td>
<td>$0.58</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>-17.15%</td>
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<td>First Solar Inc</td>
<td>22.26</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>7.12</td>
<td>4.94%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>24.65%</td>
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<td>STMicroelectronics NV</td>
<td>7.34</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.71</td>
<td>3.51%</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>-25.29%</td>
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<td>GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc</td>
<td>26.95</td>
<td>1.93</td>
<td>3.18</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>-11.54%</td>
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<td>ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd</td>
<td>19.89</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>1.18</td>
<td>2.62%</td>
<td>$26.08</td>
<td>$23.07</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
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<td>United Microelectronics Corp</td>
<td>12.87</td>
<td>1.91</td>
<td>3.01</td>
<td>3.76%</td>
<td>$27.9</td>
<td>$19.98</td>
<td>0.89%</td>
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<td>Skyworks Solutions Inc</td>
<td>20.27</td>
<td>2.47</td>
<td>3.62</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>-15.47%</td>
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<td>Universal Display Corp</td>
<td>45.69</td>
<td>6.62</td>
<td>16.28</td>
<td>3.47%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
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<td>MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc</td>
<td>108.10</td>
<td>7.15</td>
<td>11.49</td>
<td>1.88%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>28.25%</td>
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<td>Lattice Semiconductor Corp</td>
<td>38.46</td>
<td>10.31</td>
<td>11.59</td>
<td>3.28%</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>-34.72%</td>
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<td>Cirrus Logic Inc</td>
<td>23.11</td>
<td>3.59</td>
<td>3.76</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>17.98%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>64.38</td>
<td>8.26</td>
<td>10.28</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>7.64%</td>
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 </style>Through a detailed examination of Monolithic Power Systems, we can deduce the following trends: 
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Notably, the current Price to Earnings ratio for this stock, 106.34, is 1.65x above the industry norm, reflecting a higher valuation relative to the industry.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 19.83 relative to the industry average by 2.4x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
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The Price to Sales ratio of 23.05, which is 2.24x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
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With a Return on Equity (ROE) of 4.66% that is 0.4% above the industry average, it appears that the company exhibits efficient use of equity to generate profits.
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Compared to its industry, the company has lower Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $130 Million, which is 0.0x below the industry average, potentially indicating lower profitability or financial challenges.
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The gross profit of $280 Million is 0.01x below that of its industry, suggesting potential lower revenue after accounting for production costs.
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The company's revenue growth of 15.03% is notably higher compared to the industry average of 7.64%, showcasing exceptional sales performance and strong demand for its products or services.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
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The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio helps evaluate the capital structure and financial leverage of a company.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Monolithic Power Systems against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
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Monolithic Power Systems is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Monolithic Power Systems, the PE, PB, and PS ratios are all high compared to industry peers, indicating potentially overvalued stock. On the other hand, the high ROE and revenue growth suggest strong performance relative to competitors. However, the low EBITDA and gross profit levels may raise concerns about the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 15.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.59%. Currently, Monolithic Power Systems has a market capitalization of $40.39 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MPWR: If an investor had bought $1000 of MPWR stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $35,770.26 today based on a price of $829.87 for MPWR at the time of writing.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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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.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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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 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 0% of traders were bullish, while 45% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $59,670, and 9 were calls, valued at $306,839.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $450.0 to $840.0 for Monolithic Power Systems over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
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 activity within a strike price range from $450.0 to $840.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725648456_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<td>MPWR</td>
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<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$268.5</td>
<td>$253.5</td>
<td>$260.42</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$369.5</td>
<td>$355.7</td>
<td>$362.6</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
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<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$369.6</td>
<td>$355.6</td>
<td>$361.93</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
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<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$349.4</td>
<td>$335.7</td>
<td>$341.58</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$349.4</td>
<td>$335.7</td>
<td>$341.03</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
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<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Monolithic Power Systems, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
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<li>Currently trading with a volume of 308,618, the MPWR's price is down by -5.17%, now at $798.01. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $1100.0.
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<li>An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems, maintaining a target price of $1100. </li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MPWR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 14 extraordinary options activities for Monolithic Power Systems. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 71% leaning bullish and 7% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $507,092, and 4 are calls, amounting to $825,302.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $820.0 to $930.0 for Monolithic Power Systems over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Monolithic Power Systems options trades today is 86.5 with a total volume of 599.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Monolithic Power Systems's big money trades within a strike price range of $820.0 to $930.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725396351_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$32.5</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$32.5</td>
<td>$880.00</td>
<td>$325.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">203</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">103</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$52.9</td>
<td>$52.2</td>
<td>$52.9</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$264.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">136</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">141</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$62.1</td>
<td>$58.7</td>
<td>$60.7</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$121.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">136</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">21</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$58.0</td>
<td>$56.1</td>
<td>$57.2</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$114.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">136</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
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<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$53.6</td>
<td>$50.3</td>
<td>$52.1</td>
<td>$900.00</td>
<td>$104.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">23</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
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.
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 960,227, with MPWR's price down by -9.23%, positioned at $848.38.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 55 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $1050.0.
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<li>An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems, which currently sits at a price target of $1100. </li>
<li>An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems, which currently sits at a price target of $1000. </li>
</ul>
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Monolithic Power Systems's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

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Shares of semiconductor stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness. A drop in the price of NVIDIA may weigh down the sector.

August saw the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40648231/wall-street-poised-for-strong-start-as-inflation-data-looms-strategist-says-brace-for-volatile-fall">equity market make good the losses</a> it experienced post its mid-July peak, with earnings and benign data helping the fightback. With August in the rearview mirror, here&#8217;s a look at the leaders and laggards among the S&amp;P 500 Index, a broader gauge of market performance.
3-Part Trend: The month&#8217;s trading could be characterized as a tale of three trends. Stocks extended the weakness into August, with the S&amp;P 500 bottoming on Aug. 5, coinciding with the collapse of the global equity markets. The unwinding of the yen carry trades due to the yen&#8217;s strength perked up risk aversion, sending Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the reverberations became evident elsewhere.
The S&amp;P 500 Index fell 4.3% intraday on Aug. 5, which happened to be a Monday. The collapse was promptly dubbed Black Monday 2.0 to differentiate it from the Black Monday crash of Oct. 1987. The CBOE Volatility Index, commonly called VIX, more than doubled to 65.73 intraday before pulling back. 
On a positive note, the S&amp;P 500 closed off the lows of the day and was down a more modest 3% by the close.
The market saw a steady recovery from the low through Aug. 22, thanks to a slew of catalysts that reinforced expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee would begin cutting rates at its September meeting.
The strong and rapid recovery pushed traders on the defensive, and the market has been moving sideways since then. 
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Source: Yahoo Finance
For August, the S&amp;P 500 Index gained 2.28%, ending the month at 5,648.40, off its record closing high of 5,667.20 hit on July 16.
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The Leaders: None of the Magnificent seven stocks, which have been spearheading the broader market uptrend since the start of the 2023, made it to the list of the top 10 gainers. The list featured two cybersecurity companies, namely CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>). CrowdStrike was rebounding from its global-outage-induced slump seen since July 19. 
Fortinet was helped by a strong post-earnings rally.
Two household and personal care products companies also made the cut, while a management change did the truck for coffee chain Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>).
The top 10 gainers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Packaged food company Kellanova&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>) (+38.62%) (upside primarily due to the rumors of a buyout by privately-held Mars and the subsequent confirmation of the deal)</li>
<li>Fortinet (+32.17%)</li>
<li>Starbucks (+26.52%)</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) (+21.65%); Much of the gains stemmed from a post-earnings bump seen on Aug.7)</li>
<li>Clorox Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>) (+21.02%)</li>
<li>CrowdStrike (+19.54%)</li>
<li>Kenvue Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVUE#NYSE">KVUE</a>) (+19.88%)</li>
<li>Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) (+16.04%)</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) (+18.07%)</li>
<li>Progressive Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGR#NYSE">PGR</a>) (+17.78%)</li>
</ul>
The Laggards: Artificial intelligence server manufacturer Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which had a dream run after its inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 Index, plummeted following a short report and the delay flagged by the company in filing its 10-K report. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), which is fraught with fundamental risk, was also one of the worst performers for the month.
A few retailers ended up in the list of the top 10 S&amp;P 500 decliners for August.
The top 10 losers for the month are:
<ul>
<li>Super Micro (-37.62%)</li>
<li>Moderna, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) (-35.08%)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) (-31.08%)</li>
<li>Intel (-27.86%)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) (-20.19%)</li>
<li>Dollar Tree, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) (-19.02%)</li>
<li>Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>) (-18.99%)</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>) (-15.94)</li>
<li>Bath &amp; Body Works, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBWI#NYSE">BBWI</a>) (-15.80%)</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) (-15.43%)</li>
</ul>
Earnings reactions triggered the weakness seen in some of these stocks, including Intel, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40139012/moderna-stock-trading-lower-on-dismal-guidance-analysts-cuts-price-targets-noting-c">Moderna, which reduced its full-year forecast.</a>
With the Fed all but decided on a September rate cut, some of these beaten-down stocks, especially those in the retail space, could stage a turnaround. 
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.95% at $563.68, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Magnificent 7 Miss Out, 2 Cybersecurity Stocks Stand Firm, Retailers Lag In Volatile August: Here Are The Top S&P 500 Gainers And Losers

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in MPWR usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 13 options transactions for Monolithic Power Systems. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 15% being bullish and 69% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 12 are puts, valued at $928,033, and there was a single call, worth $42,800.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $800.0 to $1050.0 for Monolithic Power Systems during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
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 $800.0 to $1050.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Monolithic Power Systems Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724869843_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$64.2</td>
<td>$62.7</td>
<td>$63.12</td>
<td>$940.00</td>
<td>$252.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">48</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$130.1</td>
<td>$121.3</td>
<td>$126.75</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$126.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$125.5</td>
<td>$120.9</td>
<td>$125.5</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$112.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$850.00</td>
<td>$66.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">115</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$126.9</td>
<td>$119.9</td>
<td>$124.93</td>
<td>$1050.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
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.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Monolithic Power Systems, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Monolithic Power Systems Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 208,523, with MPWR's price down by -1.84%, positioned at $928.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 61 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Monolithic Power Systems</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $979.6.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Rosenblatt persists with their Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems, maintaining a target price of $880. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Monolithic Power Systems, targeting a price of $925. </li>
<li>An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems, maintaining a target price of $918. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on Monolithic Power Systems with a target price of $1100. </li>
<li>An analyst from Keybanc has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Monolithic Power Systems, which currently sits at a price target of $1075. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Monolithic Power Systems options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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