A power amplifier circuit includes an input-stage power amplifier configured to receive a radio-frequency input signal, an output-stage power amplifier configured to output an amplified radio-frequency output signal, and an intermediate-stage power amplifier disposed between the input-stage power amplifier and the output-stage power amplifier. The intermediate-stage power amplifier includes a first transistor, a second transistor, and a capacitor having a first end connected to an emitter of the first transistor and a second end connected to a collector of the second transistor. The intermediate-stage power amplifier receives a signal at a base of the second transistor thereof and outputs an amplified signal from a collector of the first transistor thereof.