Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

MPWR · Technology

About Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is a Semiconductors company operating in the Technology sector.

MPWR trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors

Key Statistics

Current Price
$1,211.63
Market Cap
$59.12B
52-Week High
$1,714.09
52-Week Low
$833.18
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors

$1,000 Invested in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)

1 Year
$1,122
+12%
3 Years
$3,064
+206%
5 Years
$2,404
+140%
10 Years
$16,928
+1593%
Since IPO
$144,547
+14355%

How much would $1,000 invested in MPWR be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MPWR 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) in 2025 would be worth $1,122 as of November 2026, representing a +12.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPWR 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) in 2023 would be worth $3,064 as of November 2026, representing a +206.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPWR 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) in 2021 would be worth $2,404 as of November 2026, representing a +140.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPWR 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) in 2016 would be worth $16,928 as of November 2026, representing a +1592.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPWR at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) at IPO would be worth $144,547 as of November 2026, representing a +14354.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.61%
Positive Months
157
60% of 263
Negative Months
106
40% of 263
Data Period
21+ years
263 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 2005 (+51.1%)
Best month on avg: April (+5.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-43.7%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.6%)

Over the past 21+ years (263 months), Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) has averaged a monthly return of +2.61% with a median return of +3.16%. The stock had 157 positive months (60%) and 106 negative months (40%). The best month in MPWR's history was October 2005 with a +51.1% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -43.7%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.9%), and September the weakest (-1.6%).

MPWR's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +78.8%, and the worst was 2010 at -31.7%.

Annual Returns

Over 22 years of trading history, Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) has delivered an average annual return of +33.12% with a median return of +36.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +25.69%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (73%) and losses in 6 years (27%).

MPWR's best year was 2020 with a +107.49% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -41.27%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 10, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MPWR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+33.12%
Best Year
2020 (+107.49%)
Worst Year
2008 (-41.27%)
Positive Years
16/22
Year Return Start End
2026 +34.35% $901.84 $1,211.63
2025 +54.45% $583.90 $901.84
2024 -5.55% $618.22 $583.90
2023 +79.78% $343.88 $618.22
2022 -27.78% $476.16 $343.88
2021 +35.49% $351.44 $476.16
2020 +107.49% $169.38 $351.44
2019 +54.80% $109.42 $169.38
2018 +4.49% $104.72 $109.42
2017 +38.23% $75.76 $104.72
2016 +30.07% $58.24 $75.76
2015 +29.98% $44.81 $58.24
2014 +44.94% $30.91 $44.81
2013 +55.57% $19.87 $30.91
2012 +54.80% $12.84 $19.87
2011 -8.78% $14.07 $12.84
2010 -31.08% $20.42 $14.07
2009 +90.09% $10.74 $20.42
2008 -41.27% $18.29 $10.74
2007 +93.25% $9.46 $18.29
2006 -25.88% $12.77 $9.46
2005 +61.18% $7.92 $12.77

Frequently Asked Questions: MPWR

What sector is MPWR in? ▼

MPWR operates in the Technology sector, specifically in the Semiconductors industry. This sector includes companies involved in software, hardware, semiconductors, and IT services.

How has MPWR performed historically? ▼

Over 22 years of trading history, MPWR has posted gains in 16 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +107.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MPWR? ▼

You can invest in MPWR through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MPWR.

Last updated: 11/1/2026