Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW)

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Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW) is down 3.0% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, PXLW is trading 60.0% below its 52-week high of $15. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PXLW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $155.

Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW) has returned -2.99% so far this year and -35.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PXLW has returned -12.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 2000, PXLW's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Aug 2021 with a return of +157.5%, while the worst month was Jul 2001 at -42.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, PXLW closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 6, 2014 with a return of +87.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2025 at -47.8%.

Pixelworks, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.35%, beta of 1.34, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2000.

• This stock participated in 182.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.03% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PXLW ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Pixelworks, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Pixelworks, Inc. was 99.75%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Pixelworks, Inc. drawdown is 99.65%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Pixelworks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Pixelworks, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.