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    CEVA Inc (CEVA)

    Q1 2025 Earnings Summary

    Reported on May 7, 2025 (Before Market Open)
    Pre-Earnings Price$26.48Last close (May 6, 2025)
    Post-Earnings Price$22.52Open (May 7, 2025)
    Price Change
    $-3.96(-14.95%)
    MetricYoY ChangeReason

    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.

    MetricPeriodGuidanceActualPerformance
    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