Pixelworks (PXLW)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $7.01 | Market Cap: $44.1 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Semiconductors

Pixelworks (PXLW)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $7.01
Market Cap: $44.1 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Semiconductors

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 159%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 154%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -119%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Video Streaming, Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -138%

Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is -14 Mil

Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.2 Mil

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -31%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -60%

Key risks
PXLW key risks include [1] a critical cash burn rate threatening near-term solvency, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 159%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 154%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -119%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 40%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Video Streaming, Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -138%
5 Very low revenue
Rev LTMTotal Revenue or Sales, Last Twelve Months is -14 Mil
6 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -3.2 Mil
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -31%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -60%
8 Key risks
PXLW key risks include [1] a critical cash burn rate threatening near-term solvency, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/13/2026

Pixelworks (PXLW) stock has gained about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strategic Transformation and Significant Asset Sale Boosted Financials.

Pixelworks completed its transformation into a pure-play technology licensing company earlier in 2026. This strategic shift included the sale of its Pixelworks Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary, which generated a gain of $51 million, significantly improving the company's financial position. This contributed to a reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.46 in fiscal Q1 2026, dramatically surpassing the consensus estimate of -$0.14. The company's cash and cash equivalents also increased to approximately $58 million by the end of fiscal Q1 2026.

2. Expansion of the TrueCut Motion Ecosystem through Key Partnerships.

During fiscal Q2 2026, Pixelworks made significant progress in expanding its TrueCut Motion technology. The company secured an endorsement and preferred exhibition agreement with Kinepolis Group for TrueCut Motion-enhanced theatrical titles across Europe and North America. Additionally, a partnership with CINITY was announced, further broadening the TrueCut Motion ecosystem and prioritizing its advanced grading technology in CINITY's premium large format theaters. These partnerships indicate growing adoption and future revenue potential for Pixelworks' core licensing business.

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Updated on 8/13/2026

Pixelworks (PXLW) stock has gained about 20% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strategic Transformation and Significant Asset Sale Boosted Financials.

Pixelworks completed its transformation into a pure-play technology licensing company earlier in 2026. This strategic shift included the sale of its Pixelworks Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary, which generated a gain of $51 million, significantly improving the company's financial position. This contributed to a reported earnings per share (EPS) of $12.46 in fiscal Q1 2026, dramatically surpassing the consensus estimate of -$0.14. The company's cash and cash equivalents also increased to approximately $58 million by the end of fiscal Q1 2026.

2. Expansion of the TrueCut Motion Ecosystem through Key Partnerships.

During fiscal Q2 2026, Pixelworks made significant progress in expanding its TrueCut Motion technology. The company secured an endorsement and preferred exhibition agreement with Kinepolis Group for TrueCut Motion-enhanced theatrical titles across Europe and North America. Additionally, a partnership with CINITY was announced, further broadening the TrueCut Motion ecosystem and prioritizing its advanced grading technology in CINITY's premium large format theaters. These partnerships indicate growing adoption and future revenue potential for Pixelworks' core licensing business.

3. Improved Financial Management and Shareholder Returns.

Pixelworks demonstrated enhanced financial discipline, with GAAP operating expenses decreasing to $3.4 million in fiscal Q2 2026 from $5.2 million in fiscal Q1 2026. The gross profit margin also improved to 60.9% in fiscal Q2 2026, up from 56.7% in the previous quarter. The company maintained a strong balance sheet, ending fiscal Q2 2026 with approximately $53 million in cash and no debt. Furthermore, Pixelworks initiated a $5 million stock repurchase program, executing $3.2 million of it during fiscal Q2 2026, signaling management's confidence and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.3% change in PXLW stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 23.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268162026Change
Stock Price ($)5.806.9820.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)-14-14-2.4%
P/S Multiple-2.5-3.123.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)66-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution20.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PXLW20.3% 
Market (SPY)8.0%34.8%
Sector (XLK)19.1%40.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.0% change in PXLW stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 124.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268162026Change
Stock Price ($)6.236.9812.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)-24-14-42.3%
P/S Multiple-1.4-3.1124.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56-13.6%
Cumulative Contribution12.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PXLW12.0% 
Market (SPY)12.5%38.7%
Sector (XLK)32.2%43.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.1% change in PXLW stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258162026Change
Stock Price ($)11.856.98-41.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)-15-14-8.0%
P/S Multiple-3.9-3.1-20.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56-19.8%
Cumulative Contribution-41.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PXLW-41.1% 
Market (SPY)23.9%28.6%
Sector (XLK)45.2%29.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -66.0% change in PXLW stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -307.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238162026Change
Stock Price ($)20.526.98-66.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)63-14-122.3%
P/S Multiple1.5-3.1-307.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56-26.2%
Cumulative Contribution-66.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PXLW-66.0% 
Market (SPY)75.6%25.8%
Sector (XLK)117.1%24.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PXLW Return56%-60%-26%-44%-27%13%-79%
Peers Return22%-6%16%-5%6%20%62%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PXLW Win Rate42%33%33%33%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate52%40%52%44%50%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PXLW Max Drawdown-48%-71%-53%-79%-62%-31% 
Peers Max Drawdown-27%-39%-38%-35%-42%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FSLR, QCOM, SLAB, POWI, CBRS.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPXLWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-53.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven113.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven39 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-24.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven343 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-36.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-56.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven131.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven523 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-40.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven104 days105 days

Compare to FSLR, QCOM, SLAB, POWI, CBRS

In The Past

Pixelworks's stock fell -53.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 113.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventPXLWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-53.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven113.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven39 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-24.1%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.8%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven343 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-36.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.6%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven56 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-23.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.4%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven63 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-56.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven131.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven523 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-40.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven104 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-74.6%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven294.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven443 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-81.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven439.0%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven694 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.6%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven131 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-41.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven1128 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-85.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven575.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven173 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-51.1%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven104.4%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven918 days47 days

Compare to FSLR, QCOM, SLAB, POWI, CBRS

In The Past

Pixelworks's stock fell -53.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 113.9% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Pixelworks (PXLW)

Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW) is a technology company specializing in the development and marketing of advanced semiconductor and software solutions for video display processing. The company's core expertise lies in creating integrated circuits (ICs) and software that manage and enhance the visual experience in various digital devices. Their technology utilizes embedded microprocessors and digital signal processing (DSP) to control display operations, improve visual performance, and handle complex video conversions related to bitrates, resolutions, and codecs. Pixelworks holds a substantial intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents focused on the visual display of digital image data.

The company's main product offerings include a range of video display processor products. These consist of image processor ICs, which govern the operations within high-end display systems; video co-processor ICs, designed to work in conjunction with image processors to further optimize video performance; and transcoder ICs, which facilitate the conversion of video signal parameters. These specialized chips and accompanying software are crucial components for enabling high-quality visual output and efficient video processing in their target applications.

Pixelworks' solutions are primarily adopted within the consumer electronics market, specifically in products like smartphones, tablets, and projectors. The company maintains a global presence, serving a diverse customer base across key regions including Japan, China, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, and Korea. They reach their customers through a multi-channel sales approach, utilizing a direct sales force, distributors, and manufacturers' representatives.

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Pixelworks is like Dolby for video displays.

Pixelworks is like a specialized Qualcomm for display chips.

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  • Image Processor ICs: These are semiconductor and software solutions comprising embedded microprocessors and digital signal processing technology that control operations and signal processing within high-end display systems.
  • Video Co-processor ICs: These integrated circuits work in conjunction with an image processor to post-process video signals, enhancing the performance or feature set of the overall video solution.
  • Transcoder ICs: These semiconductor and software solutions, featuring embedded microprocessors and digital signal processing technology, control the operations and signal processing for converting bitrates, resolutions, and codecs of video signals.
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Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW) primarily sells its semiconductor and software solutions to other companies, specifically manufacturers of electronic devices that integrate display technology. These customers typically include smartphone, tablet, and projector manufacturers.

Based on public announcements and device integrations, some of Pixelworks' major customers and partners that incorporate their visual processing technology into their products include:

  • ASUS (ASUSTeK Computer Inc.) - Primarily for their Republic of Gamers (ROG) phone series. (Public Symbol: 2357.TW)
  • OnePlus - A major smartphone brand known for integrating Pixelworks' visual display technology into several of its smartphone models. (OnePlus is a private company and a subsidiary of BBK Electronics)
  • OPPO - Another prominent smartphone manufacturer that has adopted Pixelworks solutions for enhanced display performance in its devices. (OPPO is a private company and a subsidiary of BBK Electronics)
  • Realme - A rapidly growing smartphone brand that has featured Pixelworks' visual technology in some of its offerings. (Realme is a private company and a subsidiary of BBK Electronics)
  • TCL (TCL Technology Group Corporation) - Has integrated Pixelworks technology into some of its smartphone and potentially other display-enabled products. (Public Symbol: 000100.SZ)

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Todd DeBonis, President & Chief Executive Officer

Todd DeBonis joined Pixelworks in January 2016 as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in February 2016, and became President & Chief Executive Officer in April 2016. Before joining Pixelworks, Mr. DeBonis served as Vice President of Global Sales & Strategic Development at TriQuint Semiconductor from 2004 to 2015, where he was a key contributor to the company's growth from $300 million to $1.1 billion. He also held executive positions at Centillium Communications as Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Ishoni Networks as Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Infineon Technologies, VisCom Corporation, and Electec SoCal. Mr. DeBonis holds a B.S.E.E. from the University of Nevada.

Haley Aman, Chief Financial Officer

Haley Aman was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Pixelworks in January 2022. Since joining the company in 2011, she previously held multiple financial leadership roles, including Vice President of Finance, Corporate Controller, and Assistant Controller. Prior to Pixelworks, Ms. Aman spent over five years at Deloitte & Touche LLP, working in Audit and Enterprise Risk Services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Portland State University, and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Oregon.

Richard Miller, Executive Vice President of Technology

Richard Miller joined Pixelworks in August 2012 as Senior Vice President, Technology, and was appointed Executive Vice President of Technology in April 2016. Prior to Pixelworks, he served as Chief Technology Officer, Media Processor Solutions at RMI Corporation and Netlogic Microsystems. He was also Chief Technology Officer at PortalPlayer Inc. from 2004 to 2007, a company that was acquired by NVIDIA in 2007. Mr. Miller founded VM Labs Inc., a semiconductor company, in 1995 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until its acquisition by Genesis Microchip in 2002. From 1989 to 1995, he served as Vice President, Technology at Atari Corp. Mr. Miller holds a degree in Theoretical Physics from Queen Mary College, University of London.

Sevan Brown, Executive Vice President of Business Development

Sevan Brown joined Pixelworks and was appointed Executive Vice President of Business Development in February 2026. Previously, Mr. Brown served as Senior Vice President at Unique X and was the Chief Commercial Officer at Motion Picture Solutions (MPS), a film services company. He also held senior positions focusing on business development and client services at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group.

Greg Zafiris, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer

Greg Zafiris joined Pixelworks in November 2018 as Vice President and General Counsel, and is currently the Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer. Prior to joining Pixelworks, Mr. Zafiris was a managing partner at Alto Law Group, a boutique business law firm, where he provided outside general counsel services to both private equity and publicly traded businesses, including Pixelworks.

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The key risks to Pixelworks (PXLW) business are primarily associated with its strategic transformation and the successful adoption of its new business model.

  1. Reliance on TrueCut Motion Platform Adoption and Revenue Generation: Pixelworks has undertaken a significant strategic shift from a broad semiconductor business to a global technology licensing model, with its future profitability heavily dependent on the market adoption of its TrueCut Motion platform. This transition is a "massive strategic bet," and the company's financial success hinges on this platform generating sufficient recurring royalties and licensing fees. As of 2025, revenue from continuing operations, primarily driven by TrueCut Motion, has been minimal, and the company faces challenges in converting awareness of its technology into actual market demand and content creation. If the TrueCut Motion platform does not achieve rapid market adoption, the new, less capital-intensive business model may not generate the anticipated high return on invested capital.
  2. Financial Stability and Path to Profitability: Pixelworks has a history of operating with net losses, having not achieved profitability since 2010. While the recent sale of its Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary for approximately $51 million has significantly improved its cash position and addressed previous concerns about its financial runway and cash burn, the company still faces projected negative earnings per share (EPS) in upcoming quarters. The company's financial health has been characterized by "operational efficiency gains masking a persistent net loss", and its decision not to provide quarterly financial guidance may contribute to investor uncertainty regarding its future performance.
  3. Execution Risks of Strategic Transition and Workforce Reductions: The company is undergoing a substantial transformation, moving away from capital-intensive semiconductor operations to focus on an asset-light, technology licensing model. This transition carries inherent execution risks, including the need to successfully establish new revenue streams and ensure widespread market acceptance for its new offerings. Furthermore, restructuring efforts and headcount reductions, while aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs, could potentially impact employee morale, operational capacity, and innovation capabilities.

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Major smartphone, tablet, and projector manufacturers increasingly designing and integrating their own proprietary video display processing and image enhancement IP directly into their System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solutions, reducing reliance on third-party specialized semiconductor providers like Pixelworks.

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Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW) develops and markets semiconductor and software solutions, including image processor ICs, video co-processor ICs, and transcoder ICs, primarily used in smartphones, tablets, and projectors. The addressable markets for their main products are as follows:

Display Driver ICs (Image Processor ICs and Video Co-Processor ICs)

  • The global Display Driver IC (DDIC) market size was estimated at USD 4.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.70 billion in 2026. It is projected to grow to USD 7.35 billion by 2032, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.68% during the forecast period.
  • Within the DDIC market, the smartphone display driver IC market is a significant segment, projected to reach approximately USD 13.77 billion by 2025. The demand for smartphone display driver ICs is projected to grow at an annual rate of 12% for the next five years.
  • Small- and medium-area driver ICs, which serve smartphones, tablets, and IoT screens, held 56.65% of the display driver market share in 2025.

Image Signal Processor (ISP) Market (related to Image Processor ICs)

  • The global Image Signal Processor (ISP) market size was valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2024. It is poised to grow from USD 5.12 billion in 2025 to USD 8.61 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.7%.
  • Asia Pacific is identified as the fastest-growing market for image signal processors due to the aggressive penetration of smartphones and the growth in automotive electronics in the region.

Video ICs (related to Video Co-Processor ICs)

  • The broader global Multimedia ICs Market was valued at USD 60.03 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 159.28 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.25% from 2026 to 2035. The Video ICs segment within this market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of approximately 11.38% from 2026 to 2035, driven by the increasing penetration of high-definition video content in smartphones, surveillance, and home entertainment devices.

Projector Market (application for Pixelworks' solutions)

  • The global LCD projector market size was valued at USD 307 million in 2024. It is projected to grow from USD 321 million in 2025 to USD 427 million by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.9%.

Transcoder ICs

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Pixelworks (PXLW) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Expansion of the TrueCut Motion Platform in Theatrical and Home Entertainment: Pixelworks has transitioned to an asset-light, technology licensing model, with the TrueCut Motion platform identified as the primary future revenue source. The company is actively pursuing agreements with studios and cinema operators for theatrical releases in the TrueCut Motion format. Significant contributions are also anticipated from distribution licenses and device royalties as the platform expands into home entertainment devices, eventually expected to generate over half of the total revenue when the ecosystem is built out.
  2. Growth in Mobile Visual Processors and the IRX Gaming Ecosystem: Pixelworks is focusing on securing design wins for its next-generation flagship mobile visual processors and engaging with multiple smartphone OEMs. The company is also working on a cost-down version of prior-generation visual processors to penetrate mid-to-entry-level smartphones. Furthermore, the expansion of the IRX branded gaming ecosystem is expected to drive increased adoption of its current and future mobile visual processors.
  3. Increased Revenue from Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing and Design Services: As part of its strategic shift, Pixelworks anticipates significant revenue contributions from design services and intellectual property offerings, particularly those related to its TrueCut Motion technology, with expectations for these to begin contributing substantially in the second half of 2025.

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Share Repurchases

  • Explicit information regarding the dollar amount of share repurchases made or authorized to be made in the future is not readily available.
  • The buyback yield was -7.47% in the last 12 months.

Share Issuance

  • Subsequent to the third quarter of 2025, Pixelworks completed a registered direct offering of common stock, generating net proceeds of approximately $6.5 million.
  • On June 9, 2025, a 1-for-12 reverse stock split became effective, consolidating shares.

Inbound Investments

  • In August 2022, private equity investors in China invested approximately $12.9 million for a minority equity interest of 2.73% in Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (PWSH), a majority-owned subsidiary.
  • In December 2022, a group of private equity and strategic investors, along with PWSH employees, committed approximately $15.7 million in exchange for equity interest in PWSH.

Outbound Investments

  • Pixelworks signed a definitive purchase agreement in October 2025 to sell all its shares in Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to a VeriSilicon-led entity. The sale closed on January 6, 2026, resulting in net cash proceeds to Pixelworks of approximately $51 million.
  • In October 2025, the company completed the sale of $3 million of non-strategic patents.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures in the last 12 months (prior to March 2026) totaled approximately -$516,000.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2025, purchases of property, plant, and equipment were approximately -$45,000.
  • In the third quarter of 2025, capital expenditures were approximately $163,000.

Peer Outperformance in Semiconductors

PXLW has trailed 91% of its 53 Semiconductors peers over 5Y. Semiconductors ranks 6th of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return.
Share of Semiconductors constituents that PXLW has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
13%
of 64 industry peers · -26.8% return
3Y
17%
of 58 industry peers · -54.9% return
5Y
9%
of 53 industry peers · -82.0% return
No Semiconductors peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten PXLW by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Semiconductors is PXLW's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services 9 76.6%256.7%456.6% TTMI 889% · FLEX 864% · JBL 521%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 188.5%114.4%151.1% AEHR 2429% · AXTI 839% · KLAC 563%
Technology Distributors 9 24.9%65.4%84.8% CLMB 354% · AVT 168% · SNX 124%
Electronic Components 26 71.4%68.6%74.4% CLS 3769% · BELFA 1545% · LPTH 747%
Communications Equipment 35 43.0%99.1%60.6% AAOI 2205% · LITE 1054% · FEIM 901%
Semiconductors ← 54 44.6%55.4%49.9% POET 2252% · MU 1308% · NVDA 1061%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 22 42.8%88.4%34.5% STX 1153% · WDC 1018% · DELL 996%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 15.3%39.6%21.9% DOCN 154% · VRSN 36% · GDDY 35%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 3.6%15.3%-1.3% PI 261% · NSSC 133% · OSIS 131%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -25.1%-10.3%-16.7% CHRN 550689% · APLD 2228% · TSSI 780%
Application Software 124 -19.2%-11.3%-39.3% VIDA 234900% · INLX 5250% · PLTR 626%
Systems Software 68 -6.2%25.6%-43.0% QNC 1005% · PANW 530% · PAYS 425%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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1Pixelworks Earnings Notes12/16/2025
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Financials

PXLWFSLRQCOMSLABPOWICBRSMedian
NamePixelwor.First So.Qualcomm Silicon .Power In.Cerebras. 
Mkt Price6.98225.56165.79218.4162.75218.98192.10
Mkt Cap0.0242.4175.27.33.533.120.2
Rev LTM-145,37844,069856449576716
Op Inc LTM-31,81010,258-4321-5789
FCF LTM-161,50010,416-579-90537
FCF 3Y Avg-1911111,535-572-72
CFO LTM-162,15612,4013398-17166
CFO 3Y Avg-171,21412,9031993-93

Growth & Margins

PXLWFSLRQCOMSLABPOWICBRSMedian
NamePixelwor.First So.Qualcomm Silicon .Power In.Cerebras. 
Rev Chg LTM40.4%23.8%1.9%21.7%1.6%-21.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-31.4%21.7%4.8%1.5%-3.7%-1.5%
Rev Chg Q-59.7%-3.7%-4.0%18.3%2.7%--3.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.7%-0.8%-0.9%4.3%0.7%--0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM10.8%32.9%-15.9%61.7%2.4%-10.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg29.7%399.8%-0.6%-63.4%-22.2%--0.6%
Op Mgn LTM-33.6%23.3%-5.1%4.8%-100.3%4.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-33.0%25.6%-17.4%4.7%-15.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.9%-2.3%1.7%2.3%-1.8%
CFO/Rev LTM-40.1%28.1%3.9%21.8%-29.7%21.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-26.2%31.3%1.4%21.2%-23.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-27.9%23.6%-0.6%17.6%-157.1%17.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.1%28.1%-1.9%16.5%-8.3%

Valuation

PXLWFSLRQCOMSLABPOWICBRSMedian
NamePixelwor.First So.Qualcomm Silicon .Power In.Cerebras. 
Mkt Cap0.0242.4175.27.33.533.120.2
P/S-45.14.08.57.857.48.5
P/Op Inc-13.8133.917.1-167.3163.6-57.21.6
P/EBIT-18.8130.014.7-232.1163.6-244.6-2.1
P/E0.6138.818.9-185.4139.6-184.89.8
P/CFO-2.8112.414.1219.135.7-193.024.9
Total Yield158.8%0.7%7.5%-0.5%2.1%-0.5%1.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%2.2%0.0%1.4%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-45.9%-1.9%5.9%-0.3%1.9%--0.3%
D/E0.00.00.10.00.00.00.0
Net D/E-1.2-0.00.0-0.1-0.1-0.2-0.1

Returns

PXLWFSLRQCOMSLABPOWICBRSMedian
NamePixelwor.First So.Qualcomm Silicon .Power In.Cerebras. 
1M Rtn24.6%6.4%-3.5%0.4%-10.9%26.7%3.4%
3M Rtn2.2%-3.3%-17.4%0.8%-14.1%-21.7%-8.7%
6M Rtn19.7%-0.0%19.0%5.4%33.8%-29.6%12.2%
12M Rtn-26.8%12.8%7.2%67.1%38.0%-29.6%10.0%
3Y Rtn-54.9%23.0%60.7%64.8%-18.2%-29.6%2.4%
1M Excs Rtn19.1%3.1%-6.2%-3.3%-13.5%18.0%-0.1%
3M Excs Rtn5.6%-6.4%-20.6%-3.3%-16.0%-33.4%-11.2%
6M Excs Rtn5.4%-11.6%7.0%-8.4%21.4%-43.6%-1.5%
12M Excs Rtn-50.8%1.6%-12.3%41.8%11.5%-50.0%-5.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-138.4%-63.5%-22.5%-14.8%-97.4%-103.9%-80.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Licensing and services for content creation, remastering and video streaming, and display of cinematic video11   
Engineering services, license and other  124
Integrated circuit (IC) sales  596851
Total11607055


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$6.98 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.0 
First Trading Date05/19/2000 
Distance from 52W High-54.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$6.22$6.19
DMA Trenddownindeterminate
Distance from DMA12.2%12.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility66.9%97.7%
Downside Capture366.43319.02
Upside Capture300.92213.27
Correlation (SPY)34.5%27.4%
PXLW Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.581.751.661.652.121.49
Up Beta1.601.291.371.801.471.05
Down Beta1.250.16-0.130.851.171.69
Up Capture144%231%271%182%313%181%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10213358111327
Down Capture194%249%226%176%179%111%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days10202865138396

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PXLW
PXLW-30.5%97.8%0.12-
Sector ETF (XLK)42.4%25.9%1.3328.7%
Equity (SPY)21.5%12.8%1.2527.5%
Gold (GLD)30.0%28.5%0.9113.0%
Commodities (DBC)38.1%20.1%1.493.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.9%0.730.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-49.1%42.8%-1.4524.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PXLW
PXLW-28.2%84.3%-0.02-
Sector ETF (XLK)20.6%25.8%0.7131.2%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6031.7%
Gold (GLD)19.5%18.6%0.857.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.6%0.388.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0218.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.0%52.8%0.3418.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PXLW
PXLW-13.3%74.5%0.14-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.7%24.9%0.9033.0%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7332.5%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.608.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.3411.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2020.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.9%66.1%1.0013.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520268.9%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity6.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/14/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/202610.5%  
5/14/20267.1%9.4%8.3%
3/12/2026-3.7%-2.5%-7.8%
11/12/20252.5%-2.7%-4.9%
8/12/20255.2%-14.5%30.8%
5/13/2025-4.9%-11.0%-26.1%
2/12/2025-0.4%6.3%-21.5%
11/12/202418.3%6.4%18.3%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151110
# Negative91213
Median Positive10.4%6.9%21.1%
Median Negative-4.9%-9.6%-20.9%
Max Positive18.3%21.6%54.5%
Max Negative-35.3%-41.7%-45.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/11/202610.5%  
5/14/20267.1%9.4%8.3%
3/12/2026-3.7%-2.5%-7.8%
11/12/20252.5%-2.7%-4.9%
8/12/20255.2%-14.5%30.8%
5/13/2025-4.9%-11.0%-26.1%
2/12/2025-0.4%6.3%-21.5%
11/12/202418.3%6.4%18.3%
8/7/20245.3%-4.1%-22.5%
5/14/2024-35.3%-41.7%-45.7%
2/8/2024-1.8%15.6%26.7%
11/7/2023-7.8%-3.9%-14.8%
8/8/20232.5%-12.7%-20.9%
5/9/202311.0%6.9%23.4%
2/10/20232.9%1.1%-19.4%
11/7/20224.3%10.7%-1.4%
8/10/2022-15.7%-17.7%-25.3%
5/10/202210.4%11.4%11.4%
2/10/2022-9.8%-8.1%-30.3%
11/9/202113.4%21.6%10.2%
8/10/202114.5%-8.2%54.5%
5/4/202110.6%0.0%18.8%
2/11/202115.4%0.8%-9.2%
10/29/2020-2.6%-12.3%30.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151110
# Negative91213
Median Positive10.4%6.9%21.1%
Median Negative-4.9%-9.6%-20.9%
Max Positive18.3%21.6%54.5%
Max Negative-35.3%-41.7%-45.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/11/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/12/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-Q
03/31/202405/14/202410-Q
12/31/202303/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/08/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/11/202610-Q
03/31/202605/14/202610-Q
12/31/202503/12/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/13/202510-Q
03/31/202505/14/202510-Q
12/31/202403/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/12/202410-Q
06/30/202408/12/202410-Q
03/31/202405/14/202410-Q
12/31/202303/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/08/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/10/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202103/09/202210-K
09/30/202111/09/202110-Q
06/30/202108/11/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202003/10/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201903/11/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 7/22/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Aman, Haley FChief Financial OfficerDirectSell52220265.9812,37173,919408,052Form
2Debonis, ToddPresident and CEODirectSell52220265.9812,27473,3401,280,539Form
3Aman, Haley FChief Financial OfficerDirectSell82020258.561,17310,041372,899Form
4Debonis, ToddPresident and CEODirectSell82020258.561,46712,5581,473,065Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Aman, Haley FChief Financial OfficerDirectSell52220265.9812,37173,919408,052Form
2Debonis, ToddPresident and CEODirectSell52220265.9812,27473,3401,280,539Form
3Aman, Haley FChief Financial OfficerDirectSell82020258.561,17310,041372,899Form
4Debonis, ToddPresident and CEODirectSell82020258.561,46712,5581,473,065Form
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