# MaxLinear Reports Revenue Growth and Sets Fourth Quarter Sales Forecast

The chipmaker reported $218.1 million in quarterly revenue in its October 22 earnings announcement.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-27T00:03:43.611Z
Updated: 2026-10-27T00:03:58.804Z
Section: Technology
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Correction — The headline has been revised to avoid implying that the company raised previously issued guidance.

Launch Catch-Up — Results Announced October 22, 2026.

MaxLinear reported third-quarter revenue of $218.1 million, up 72% from a year earlier and 29% from the previous quarter, according to its October 22 earnings release.

The Carlsbad, California, chipmaker said infrastructure revenue increased 210% year over year, attributing the expansion to adoption of optical products for artificial intelligence data centers.

Under generally accepted accounting principles, diluted earnings were 30 cents per share, compared with a loss of 52 cents a year earlier. The operating margin reached 13.9%, reversing a negative margin in the comparable quarter.

MaxLinear forecast fourth-quarter revenue between $240 million and $260 million. That range is management's estimate, rather than completed sales.

The company also said it amended its lending agreement to increase revolving credit capacity by $70 million to $200 million. Its products serve broadband access, connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial markets.

Sources
MaxLinear — October 22 Earnings Release: https://investors.maxlinear.com/press-releases/detail/629/maxlinear-inc-announces-third-quarter-2026-financial

## Sources
- MaxLinear — October 22 Earnings Release: https://investors.maxlinear.com/press-releases/detail/629/maxlinear-inc-announces-third-quarter-2026-financial