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MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MXL - US57776J1007 - Common Stock

19 USD
+0.43 (+2.32%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:08:42 PM
19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:08:42 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, MXL scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although MXL is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

MXL is part of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are 113 other stocks in this industry, of which 62% are performing better than MXL.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month MXL has a been trading in the 16.59 - 19.61 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
MXL has an average volume of 1186420 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, MXL outperforms 66% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
MXL is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MXL is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MAXLINEAR INC / MXL Weekly stock chart
MAXLINEAR INC / MXL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, MXL also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is very little resistance above the current price. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

13.73

19.81

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 18.29 to 18.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 16.98 to 16.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 14.40 to 14.51. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @13.87 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @19.01 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 19.61 to 19.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MXL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MXL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength66.82NEUTRALMXL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MXL is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MXL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MXL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.94NEUTRALThe RSI value for MXL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.04POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests MXL has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)65.86NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MXL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.1MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MXL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.25NEUTRALThe ADX value for MXL suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
19.0218.280.74 (3.89%)25.00%
An entry @19.02. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @18.28. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.74 points, which is 3.89%.For a 0.97% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of MXL. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
MAXLINEAR INC / MXL Daily stock chart

MAXLINEAR INC

NASDAQ:MXL (1/9/2026, 8:08:42 PM)

After market: 19 0 (0%)

19

+0.43 (+2.32%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg2.32%
1 Week2.65%
2 Weeks8.32%
1 Month-3.11%
3 Month32.59%
6 Month27.18%
12 Month-7.9%
2 Year-8.74%
3 Year-53.88%
5 Year-39.47%
10 Year23.54%
15 Year70.25%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.73
ATR(20)%4.1%
ATR Inc-7.24%
Range Today0.74
ADR(20)0.7
ADR(20)%3.69%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS66.82
3 months CRS93.51
6 months CRS85.27
Mansfield1.48
10 Day High19.61
10 Day Low17.39
20 Day High19.61
20 Day Low16.59
52 Week High25.73
52 Week Low8.35
CS1 End18.4
CR1 Start19.01
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.23%
DER(5)1.36%
Volume1.18M
Volume Incr-5.61%
Vol(5)1.07M
Vol(50)1.19M

MAXLINEAR INC / MXL FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to MXL.


What is the current trend direction of MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) stock?

The current trend direction for MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for MAXLINEAR INC?

MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) has an RSI value of 59.9424. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the short term momentum for MAXLINEAR INC?

The short term momentum for MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) is positive.


What is the support and resistance level for MXL stock?

MAXLINEAR INC (MXL) has a support level at 18.4 and a resistance level at 19.01. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MXL support and resistance levels.