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Rambus vs Maxlinear: RMBS and MXL compared
Rambus is the larger company: $218M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $218M for Maxlinear (Q3 2026). Maxlinear is growing faster (+72% against +22% a year earlier). Rambus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 38.3% against 13.9%.
Where the money goes: RMBS and MXL
Rambus (RMBS) · Q3 2026
Rambus, Q3 2026: revenue $218M (+22% year over year), operating margin 38.3%, net earnings $74.6M, operating cash flow $102M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Maxlinear (MXL) · Q3 2026
Maxlinear, Q3 2026: revenue $218M (+72% year over year), operating margin 13.9%, net earnings $28.9M, operating cash flow −$13.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Rambus (RMBS) | Maxlinear (MXL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $218M | $218M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +22% | +72% |
| Gross margin | 78.3% | 58.7% |
| Operating margin | 38.3% | 13.9% |
| Net earnings | $74.6M | $28.9M |
| Net margin | 34.2% | 13.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $102M | −$13.6M |
| Free cash flow | $95.9M | — |
| Market value | $9.5B | $9.4B |
| P/E | 35.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $140.57 | $93.64 |
Where the revenue comes from
Rambus
- Product Revenue: $114M (52%)
- Royalty: $77.0M (35%)
- Contractandother Revenue: $27.0M (12%)
Maxlinear
- Infrastructure: $125M (57%)
- Broadband: $53.3M (24%)
- Connectivity: $24.7M (11%)
- Industrial and multi-market: $15.1M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Rambus or Maxlinear?
Rambus is the larger company: $218M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $218M for Maxlinear (Q3 2026).
Is Rambus or Maxlinear growing faster?
Maxlinear is growing faster (+72% against +22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Rambus or Maxlinear?
Rambus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 38.3% against 13.9%.
More: Rambus earnings · how Rambus makes money · Maxlinear earnings · how Maxlinear makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.