Ceva Q2 revenue beats analyst estimates on AI demand
Ceva Q2 revenue beats analyst estimates on AI demand
Overview
US silicon IP licensor's Q2 revenue grew 13% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q2 beat analyst expectations
Licensing revenue reached highest level in three years, driven by AI and connectivity demand
Result Drivers
AI AND CONNECTIVITY DEMAND - Co said licensing revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI and connectivity technologies
NEW CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS - Co signed ten IP licensing agreements, including two with first-time customers and two directly with OEMs
ROYALTY TRENDS - Royalty revenues were supported by strong wireless connectivity shipments, ramp of automotive AI programs and improving smartphone royalties
Company press release: ID:nPn30WTb1a
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue | Beat | $29 mln | $28.17 mln (10 Analysts) |
Q2 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $0.08 | $0.07 (10 Analysts) |
Q2 Loss Per Share |
| $0.10 |
|
Q2 Net Loss |
| $2.90 mln |
|
Q2 Adjusted Gross Margin |
| 88.00% |
|
Q2 Adjusted Operating Income |
| $3.10 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "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 $49.00, about 26.7% above its August 7 closing price of $38.67
The stock recently traded at 55 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 51 three months ago
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