{
  "id": 2063830,
  "title": "Monolithic Power Systems interim CFO sells $8,481 in shares",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/monolithic-power-systems-interim-cfo-sells-8-481-in-shares",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T03:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/monolithic-power-systems-interim-cfo-sells-8481-in-shares-93CH-4868653"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert W. Dean II, interim CFO of Monolithic Power Systems, sold 6 shares of the company's common stock on August 17, 2026. The sale, totaling $8,481, occurred to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units. The transaction took place at a price of $1,413.64 per share. As a result of this sale, Mr. Dean II now directly holds 7,126 shares of Monolithic Power Systems common stock, in addition to indirectly holding 65 shares through a parent and daughter company. Meanwhile, Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock has shown impressive growth, increasing by 58% over the past year and 44% year-to-date. The company's current P/E ratio stands at 79.5 times earnings, suggesting that it may be overvalued according to InvestingPro analysis. Despite this, MPWR has reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 results, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company's adjusted earnings reached $6.50 per share on revenue of $980.6 million, marking a 22% increase from the first quarter and a 48% rise from the previous year. Monolithic Power Systems has also raised its full-year outlook for enterprise data growth, recognizing broad-based demand across its portfolio. Following these results, several financial institutions have adjusted their price targets for the company, with Truist Securities raising its target to $1,889 and maintaining a Buy rating, while KeyBanc raised its target to $2,100. Needham has also set a new price target of $2,000, citing a 45% quarter-over-quarter growth in Enterprise Data revenue. These developments highlight Monolithic Power Systems' strong performance and positive future projections.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Interim CFO Robert W. Dean II sold 6 shares of Monolithic Power Systems on August 17, 2026.",
    "Sale of 6 shares amounted to $8,481 to cover tax withholding for restricted stock units.",
    "MPWR stock increased 58% over past year, 44% year-to-date, with P/E ratio of 79.5."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The interim CFO's sale of shares to cover tax obligations does not appear to have dented analyst confidence, with several firms raising their price targets for Monolithic Power Systems following strong quarterly results.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}