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    Wei Chia

    Director and Equity Research Analyst at Citigroup

    Wei Chia is a Director and Equity Research Analyst at Citigroup, specializing in the coverage of US homebuilders and building products sectors. He covers major companies such as D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup, and Toll Brothers, consistently providing in-depth industry analysis and investment recommendations. Since joining Citi in 2017, Wei Chia has built a reputation for thoughtful research and market insights, following previous experience in equity research roles at Barclays and Morgan Stanley after beginning his career in financial services in 2012. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, 86, and 87 licenses and has been recognized for the quality and accuracy of his stock calls, with a solid track record documented on industry benchmarking platforms.

    Wei Chia's questions to MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS (MPWR) leadership

    Wei Chia's questions to MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS (MPWR) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Wei Chia asked about the potential for gross margin expansion in the second half of the year, given new ramps and wafer pricing trends. She also sought more detail on the communications end market, particularly regarding optical modules and its ramp timing.

    Answer

    CFO Bernie Blegen confirmed there is room for gross margin expansion, which CEO Michael R. Hsing clarified was a positive outlook for the next year, not an indication of price increases in the second half of 2025. On the communications market, Blegen noted that recent performance has been balanced across network telecom, routers, and optical fiber, with no single application dominating the segment's results.

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