MaxLinear FY Conference Summary Company Overview - **Company**: MaxLinear (NasdaqGS:MXL) - **Focus**: Transitioning from a broadband company to a significant player in the infrastructure segment, aiming to have infrastructure as the largest revenue category by the end of 2026 [4][8] Key Business Segments Infrastructure Business - **Components**: Data center and 5G wireless infrastructure [5] - **Revenue Growth**: Expected to reach between $200 million and $300 million by the end of the year, with PAM4 transceiver revenues projected to exceed $100 million in 2026 [6][5] - **Competitive Advantage**: Focus on low power and high reliability in PAM4 optical transceivers, with a roadmap for higher speed solutions (1.6 terabit) [12][13][24] 5G Wireless Infrastructure - **Unique Offering**: Only merchant supplier with a single chip solution for the entire remote radio unit [37] - **Market Dynamics**: Increased adoption of merchant silicon by tier one telcos due to cost considerations [40] Storage Accelerators - **Market Potential**: Expected to generate $50 million to $100 million in revenue within three years, with current traction from Panther 3 and upcoming Panther 5 and 6 models [58][72][94] Broadband Connectivity - **Growth Expectations**: Anticipated moderation in growth after a 70% increase, with expectations of low teens growth rates moving forward [96][100] - **Key Drivers**: Transition from DOCSIS 3.1 to DOCSIS 4.0 and expansion in fiber PON offerings [108][110] Financial Outlook - **Revenue Growth**: Infrastructure expected to grow by nearly 40% in 2026, while overall business growth projected at around 20% [66] - **Gross Margin**: Anticipated to improve due to a favorable mix as infrastructure business grows faster than overall corporate margins [189] Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape - **Data Center Competition**: Limited to a few players (Broadcom, Marvell, MaxLinear) with high barriers to entry [12][13] - **Broadband Market**: Competitive landscape characterized by a few dominant players, with MaxLinear positioned as a new entrant in fiber PON [130][140] Challenges and Risks - **Supply Chain**: Lead times have increased due to shortages in substrates, but wafer allocation is not seen as a bottleneck [33][35] - **Geopolitical Issues**: Impacting industrial multi-market revenues, with a potential growth rate aligned with GDP [179][181] Strategic Focus - **Investment in R&D**: Continued focus on infrastructure and product development to drive growth [166] - **Capital Allocation**: Plans to explore acquisitions and stock buybacks as cash flow generation improves [196] Conclusion - **Growth Strategy**: MaxLinear is positioned for significant growth in infrastructure and data center solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and market differentiation through advanced technology offerings [4][58][66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 2025 revenue was $126.5 million, representing a 16% sequential increase and a 56% year-over-year growth from $81.1 million in Q3 2024 [6][13] - GAAP gross margin for Q3 was approximately 56.9%, while non-GAAP gross margin was about 59.1% [13] - GAAP operating expenses for Q3 were $113.2 million, with non-GAAP operating expenses at $59.5 million [13][14] - Net cash flow from operating activities was approximately $10.1 million, with cash and equivalents totaling around $113 million at the end of Q3 [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure revenue for Q3 was approximately $40 million, broadband revenue was about $58 million, connectivity revenue was around $19 million, and industrial multi-market revenue was approximately $9 million [13] - Infrastructure end market revenues increased by 16% sequentially and 75% year-over-year [6] - Broadband connectivity saw an 80% year-over-year growth, while connectivity solutions grew by 50% year-over-year [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects strong revenue acceleration in 2026 as new design wins ramp up across its portfolio [6] - The optical interconnects segment is projected to deliver $60 million-$70 million in revenue in 2025, with significant growth anticipated in 2026 [7] - Wireless infrastructure is expected to see increased demand due to rising carrier CapEx spending [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic investments in high-value end markets such as high-speed data center optical interconnects, wireless infrastructure, storage accelerators, and broadband access [12] - Management expressed optimism about the growth potential in infrastructure markets, projecting revenue in this category to reach $300 million-$500 million in the next two to three years [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted strong design win activities and customer traction, particularly in the optical and wireless infrastructure segments [20][23] - The company remains cautious about growth due to customer concentration in large markets but is optimistic about the breadth of acceleration seen in design wins [21] - Management noted that while broadband growth may moderate, they expect continued growth in market share across various segments [40][41] Other Important Information - The company is beginning to ramp its single-chip integrated fiber PON and 10-Gb processor gateway SoC, along with a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 single-chip platform solution [10] - The company is experiencing a recovery in its core markets, which positions it well for exceptional growth in 2026 and beyond [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide context on the exceptional growth expected in 2026? - Management indicated that while 2025 is expected to show significant growth, the design win activities across various product portfolios suggest even stronger growth in 2026, potentially exceeding industry expectations [20][21] Question: What is the outlook for the wireless infrastructure segment? - Management noted that telecom operators are beginning to increase their infrastructure spending, which is expected to drive strong growth in the wireless segment, comparable to the optical segment [22][23] Question: How do you see the optical business trending for next year? - Management expressed optimism about the optical segment, indicating that growth could be substantial, particularly with the ramp-up of 800 Gb solutions [29][30] Question: What are the expectations for broadband connectivity in the upcoming quarters? - Management expects some moderation in broadband growth but does not foresee an overall decline, with PON design wins contributing positively [40][41] Question: How does the company view competition in the optical market? - Management acknowledged the competitive landscape but emphasized the differentiated nature of their products and the importance of timing in capturing market share [54][55] Question: What is the potential scale of the industrial multi-market business? - Management indicated that while the industrial market has faced challenges, they are focused on sustainable growth and maintaining healthy margins [86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 2025 revenue was $126.5 million, representing a 16% sequential increase and a 56% year-over-year growth from $81.1 million in Q3 2024 [5][12] - GAAP gross margin for Q3 was approximately 56.9%, while non-GAAP gross margin was about 59.1% [12] - GAAP operating expenses for Q3 were $113.2 million, with non-GAAP operating expenses at $59.5 million [12] - The company exited Q3 2025 with approximately $113 million in cash and cash equivalents, ahead of its 2025 plan [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure revenue for Q3 was approximately $40 million, up 16% sequentially and 75% year-over-year [12] - Broadband revenue was approximately $58 million, with an 80% year-over-year increase [9][12] - Connectivity revenue was approximately $19 million, and industrial multi-market revenue was about $9 million [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The infrastructure end market showed strong growth, with expectations for continued revenue acceleration in 2026 due to new design wins [5][6] - The broadband segment experienced significant growth driven by early increases in service provider CapEx spending [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic investments in high-value end markets such as high-speed data center optical interconnects, wireless infrastructure, and storage accelerators [11] - MaxLinear aims to broaden customer traction and increase content opportunities, positioning itself for exceptional growth in 2026 and beyond [11][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth trajectory, particularly in infrastructure and wireless segments, despite some expected moderation in broadband growth [19][20] - The company anticipates strong demand in 5G wireless access and backhaul as cloud and edge AI functionalities continue to grow [8][11] Other Important Information - The company expects Q4 2025 revenue to be between $130 million and $140 million, with a projected GAAP gross margin of approximately 56% to 59% [14][15] - Management highlighted the importance of design win activities and customer traction as key drivers for future growth [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide context on the exceptional growth expected in 2026? - Management noted that while 2025 is expected to show 30% year-over-year growth, they are optimistic about design win activities and customer traction leading to significant growth in 2026 [18][19] Question: What is the outlook for the wireless infrastructure segment? - Management indicated that telecom operators are beginning to spend on infrastructure, with strong traction for their Sierra product line, expecting growth similar to optical infrastructure [21][22] Question: How will the optical side of the business trend next year? - Management expressed confidence in the optical segment, noting that 800-gigabit solutions are beginning to grow, and they expect solid growth driven by design wins [27][28] Question: What are the expectations for broadband connectivity? - Management expects moderation in broadband growth but does not foresee an overall decline, citing strong growth in fiber PON and the potential for DOCSIS 4.0 to drive future growth [71][72] Question: How does the company view competition in the optical market? - Management acknowledged competition but emphasized their differentiated products and the importance of timing in translating design wins into revenue [50][51] Question: What is the potential scale of the industrial multi-market business? - Management indicated that while the industrial multi-market has faced challenges, they are focusing investments on edge and cloud data center opportunities [81]