Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
Metric | YoY Change | Reason |
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Total Revenue | +10% (from $22.072M to $24.245M) | The 10% increase in Q1 2025 total revenue is driven by strong growth in licensing and related revenue, which surged by 32%, offsetting a 14% decline in royalties. This mixed performance built upon the solid revenue base in previous periods where licensing and royalties had different growth drivers. |
Licensing and Related Revenue | +32% (from $11.414M to $15.042M) | The 32% jump is attributed to the execution of 11 new IP licensing agreements (including deals with first-time customers) and targeted initiatives in high-growth markets such as edge AI and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, building on prior gains in licensing activity from previous periods. |
Royalties | -14% (from $10.658M to $9.203M) | The 14% drop in royalties contrasts with previous strong performance (e.g., the 18% increase seen in FY 2024) and is mainly due to soft low-cost smartphone shipments and a slower ramp-up by an industrial customer, indicating shifting market dynamics compared to earlier periods. |
Operating Performance | Net loss improved by 39%<br>(from -$5.448M to -$3.327M; operating loss narrowed from -$4.960M to -$4.382M) | Improved deal economics and robust licensing revenue contributed to narrowing operating losses and reducing the net loss by 39%, reflecting better cost management and operational efficiency compared to the previous period despite the mixed impact from declining royalties. |
Financial Income | +67% (from $1.257M to $2.100M) | The 67% increase in financial income resulted from a significant appreciation of the Euro (over 7%), which enhanced the value of Euro-denominated assets like French tax receivables relative to the prior period. |
Metric | Period | Guidance | Actual | Performance |
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Revenue | Q1 2025 | $25.5M - $27.5M | $24.245M | Missed |
GAAP Operating Expenses | Q1 2025 | $25.1M - $26.1M | $25.14M | Met |
Net Interest Income | Q1 2025 | $1.3M | $2.1M | Beat |
Income Tax Expense | Q1 2025 | $1.2M | $0.991M | Beat |
Share Count | Q1 2025 | 25.4 million shares | 23.764 million shares | Beat |