Overview
CEVA Q2 revenue falls 9.5% yr/yr, but beats analysts' expectations
GAAP net loss widens to $3.7 mln from $0.3 mln in 2024
CEVA signs 4 NeuPro NPU deals, marking pivotal AI business moment
Outlook
CEVA expects sequential and year-over-year growth in second half 2025
Company sees strong demand for edge AI technologies driving growth
CEVA aims to improve profitability through disciplined expense management
Company well-positioned in wireless connectivity IP market
Result Drivers
AI LICENSING DEALS - Ceva signed 4 new NeuPro NPU agreements, marking a pivotal moment for its AI business
AUTOMOTIVE IP AGREEMENTS - Secured 2 strategic deals in the U.S. for V2X and 4D radar technologies
DEVICE SHIPMENTS - Record shipments of cellular IoT and Wi-Fi 6 devices contributed to royalty revenue
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Beat
$25.70 mln
$25.40 mln (5 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
-$0.15
Q2 Net Income
-$3.70 mln
Q2 Adjusted Gross Margin
87.0%
Q2 Adjusted Operating Income
$800,000
Q2 Operating Income
-$4.50 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the semiconductors peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for CEVA Inc is $31.50, about 31% above its August 8 closing price of $21.72
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)