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Arteris Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter and Estimated Second Quarter and Updated Full Year 2026 Guidance

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Arteris (Nasdaq:AIP) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $22.9 million, up 39% year-over-year, and record ACV plus royalties of $92.8 million, also up 39%. Variable royalties reached $7.9 million, up 67%, and RPO was $118.3 million, up 33%.

GAAP operating loss was $9.3 million, partly tied to one-time acquisition-related items; non-GAAP operating loss was $2.5 million. Q2 2026 guidance calls for $23.0–$24.0 million revenue, and full-year 2026 revenue guidance is $91.0–$95.0 million with positive free cash flow. CFO Nicholas B. Hawkins will retire August 31, 2026, remaining as an advisor during the transition.

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Positive

  • Q1 2026 revenue $22.9 million, up 39% year-over-year
  • Q1 ACV + royalties $92.8 million, up 39% year-over-year
  • Trailing 12-month variable royalties $7.9 million, up 67% year-over-year
  • Remaining performance obligation $118.3 million, up 33% year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP operating loss improved to $2.5 million from $3.2 million
  • FY 2026 free cash flow guidance positive at $5.0–$9.0 million

Negative

  • Q1 2026 GAAP operating loss widened to $9.3 million from $7.7 million
  • Q1 2026 GAAP net loss $8.0 million, or $0.17 per share
  • FY 2026 non-GAAP operating loss guidance $4.5–$8.5 million
  • Chief Financial Officer Nicholas B. Hawkins retiring effective August 31, 2026

News Market Reaction – AIP

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+9.62% News Effect
+36.1% Peak in 24 hr 43 min
+$134M Valuation Impact
$1.53B Market Cap
0.6x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, AIP gained 9.62%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +36.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 20 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $134M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.53B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $22.9 million TTM variable royalties: $7.9 million ACV + royalties: $92.8 million +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue $22.9 million First Quarter 2026, up 39% year-over-year
TTM variable royalties $7.9 million Trailing-twelve-months, up 67% year-over-year
ACV + royalties $92.8 million First Quarter 2026, up 39% year-over-year
RPO $118.3 million First Quarter 2026, up 33% year-over-year
Operating loss $9.3 million Q1 2026 GAAP, higher than $7.7M in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP operating loss $2.5 million Q1 2026, improved from $3.2M non-GAAP loss in Q1 2025
Q2 2026 revenue guide $23.0–$24.0 million Estimated Second Quarter 2026 revenue guidance range
FY 2026 revenue guide $91.0–$95.0 million Updated full year 2026 revenue guidance

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Feb 12 Q4/FY 2025 earnings Positive -2.0% Reported strong Q4 and FY 2025 growth and issued FY2026 guidance.
Nov 04 Q3 2025 earnings Positive +26.1% Delivered Q3 growth with higher ACV and RPO and raised guidance metrics.
Aug 05 Q2 2025 earnings Positive -24.0% Posted record ACV and RPO and updated Q3 and FY2025 guidance.
May 13 Q1 2025 earnings Positive -10.1% Reported strong Q1 revenue, record ACV and positive free cash flow.
Feb 18 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Positive -1.5% Announced Q4 and FY2024 revenue growth and record ACV plus royalties.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have generally shown strong growth metrics but the stock’s immediate reactions have more often been negative, with only one of the last five earnings events seeing a positive next-day move.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history for Arteris shows consistent growth in revenue, ACV plus royalties, and RPO across 2024–2025. Despite this, four of the last five earnings announcements (from Feb 2024 through Feb 2026) were followed by negative price moves, with only the Nov 4, 2025 report producing a strong positive reaction. This Q1 2026 release continues the pattern of highlighting record ACV, rising royalties, and narrowing non‑GAAP losses while the market’s typical initial response around earnings has been cautious.

Historical Comparison

-2.3% avg move · In the past five earnings updates, AIP’s average next‑day move was -2.29%, with mostly negative reac...
earnings
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the past five earnings updates, AIP’s average next‑day move was -2.29%, with mostly negative reactions despite consistently positive growth metrics.

Earnings releases show a pattern of rising revenue, ACV plus royalties, and RPO from FY2024 through FY2025, with guidance repeatedly updated higher as the company scales its IP portfolio and customer base.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf
Shelf Active
Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2026-02-12

An effective S-3 shelf filed on Feb 12, 2026 covers the resale of up to 985,675 shares received in the Cycuity acquisition. These are secondary sales by existing holders, and the company will not receive proceeds from such transactions.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +9.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with rec...
Analysis

The stock moved +9.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with record Q1 metrics such as revenue of $22.9M, ACV plus royalties of $92.8M, and higher $118.3M RPO. Historically, however, earnings moves averaged -2.29%, with several prior reports selling off despite growth. Investors have also seen ongoing insider 10b5‑1 selling and an effective resale shelf, factors that could temper follow‑through if enthusiasm fades.

Key Terms

annual contract value (acv), remaining performance obligation (rpo), non-gaap, free cash flow, +1 more
5 terms
annual contract value (acv) financial
"record Annual Contract Value plus royalties of $92.8 million, up 39% year-over-year"
Annual Contract Value (ACV) shows how much money a company expects to earn in one year from a single customer’s contract. It helps businesses understand the size and value of their customer relationships, much like knowing how much a subscription or membership costs each year. This metric is important for measuring growth and planning future sales.
remaining performance obligation (rpo) financial
"Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) of $118.3 million, up 33% year-over-year"
The remaining performance obligation (RPO) is the value of goods or services a company has contractually promised to deliver in the future but has not yet completed. Think of it as a confirmed backlog or a prepaid order book: it shows revenue that’s likely to flow in later periods and gives investors a clearer view of near-term sales visibility, revenue sustainability, and potential fulfillment or timing risks.
non-gaap financial
"Non-GAAP operating loss of $2.5 million, compared to a Non-GAAP operating loss"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
free cash flow financial
"Non-GAAP net loss per share, and free cash flow are Non-GAAP financial measures."
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
adas technical
"R-Car Gen 5 SoC series for ADAS and autonomous driving systems;"
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are electronic systems in vehicles that assist the driver with safety tasks. Examples include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. These systems use sensors and cameras to improve vehicle safety.

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Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided estimated second quarter and updated full year 2026 guidance.

“Arteris delivered a strong first quarter to start the year, achieving a record Annual Contract Value plus royalties of $92.8 million, up 39% year-over-year, and new highs in revenues, royalties and remaining performance obligation,” said K. Charles Janac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arteris. “Our customers continue to innovate across high-growth areas, including AI-enabled chips and chiplet architectures spanning data centers, edge devices and emerging physical AI systems. As these increasingly complex systems require a combination of high performance, energy efficiency, functional safety and cybersecurity, we believe we are well positioned to enable efficient and secure data movement across a broad range of end-markets including enterprise computing, automotive, communications, industrial automation and aerospace and defense,” concluded Janac.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenue of $22.9 million, up 39% year-over-year
  • Trailing-twelve-months variable royalties of $7.9 million, up 67% year-over-year
  • Annual Contract Value (ACV) plus royalties of $92.8 million, up 39% year-over-year
  • Remaining Performance Obligation (RPO) of $118.3 million, up 33% year-over-year
  • Operating loss of $9.3 million, partially attributable to one-time acquisition related deal consideration elements and fees, compared to an operating loss of $7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025
  • Non-GAAP operating loss of $2.5 million, compared to a Non-GAAP operating loss of $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2025
  • Net loss of $8.0 million or $0.17 per share
  • Non-GAAP net loss of $1.2 million or $0.03 per share

First Quarter 2026 Business Highlights:

  • First quarter deal activity was driven by growing customer engagement in enterprise computing, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, and aerospace and defense sectors, with increasing AI integration from data center to edge and physical AI systems;
  • Key wins include a leading global hyperscaler expanding its use of Arteris technology, and a leading global memory supplier accelerating chip development for high bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions;
  • Arteris technology is finding further adoption in space-exploration related innovation, with a leading U.S. space infrastructure company expanding its use of Arteris, and with Arteris IP used in the Artemis lunar missions through AMD chips;
  • We announced Renesas deployed Arteris System IP for its most advanced R-Car Gen 5 SoC series for ADAS and autonomous driving systems;
  • We announced a collaboration with MIPS to accelerate development of physical AI solutions, licensing FlexGen smart NoC IP and Magillem SoC integration automation software;
  • A leading US-based hyperscaler, an existing Arteris customer, licensed Arteris security technology to help reduce cybersecurity risks;
  • Arteris was named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 in North America, joining companies such as Google, Nvidia, Anthropic, and more; and
  • Arteris Radix technology has been named the winner of a Stevie award in the 2026 America Business Awards for Technology Innovation of the Year in the Software category.

Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP gross margin, Non-GAAP operating loss, Non-GAAP net loss, Non-GAAP net loss per share, and free cash flow are Non-GAAP financial measures. Additional information on Arteris’ historic reported results, including a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP measures, is included in the financial tables below.

Estimated Second Quarter and Updated Full Year 2026 Guidance:

 Q2 2026FY 2026
 (in millions)
ACV + royalties$95.0 - $99.0$102.0 - $106.0
Revenue$23.0 - $24.0$91.0 - $95.0
Non-GAAP operating loss$2.0 - $3.0$4.5 - $8.5
Free cash flow$2.0 - $8.0$5.0 - $9.0
   

The guidance provided above are forward-looking statements and reflects Arteris' expectations as of today's date. Actual results may differ materially. Refer to the section titled "Forward-Looking Statements" below for information on the factors, among others, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

A reconciliation of Non-GAAP guidance measures reported above to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to Arteris' results computed in accordance with GAAP.

Definitions of the other business metrics used in this press release including ACV, confirmed design starts and RPO are included below under the heading “Other Business Metrics.”

Chief Financial Officer Retirement

On May 8, 2026, Nicholas B. Hawkins, Chief Financial Officer of Arteris, notified Arteris he will retire effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Hawkins will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company after his retirement date to facilitate an orderly transition.

“Nick has been an invaluable partner during a transformative period for Arteris” said Mr. Janac. “Nick played a key role in Arteris’ growth and development, including transitioning the Company into the public market. We appreciate his contributions, leadership and partnership. We thank him for his dedication to the Company and wish him all the best.”

“It has been a rewarding and enjoyable experience to help lead Arteris through an important stage in its development,” said Mr. Hawkins. “I am proud of the exceptional finance team we have built and what the Company has accomplished. During my seven years at Arteris, in addition to leading the company through its IPO, I have also led our M&A processes, including the important recent acquisition of the cybersecurity company, Cycuity. Arteris has grown substantially in revenue and market capitalization, is now cash positive and is transitioning to Non-GAAP profitability this year. It has been a privilege to serve under Charlie and our excellent board, and alongside our industry-leading leadership team and all our people. Arteris is well positioned for the future, and I look forward to following the Company’s continued progress in the years ahead.”

Mr. Hawkins’ decision to retire is due to an illness in his family and is not the result of any disagreement with the Company or its independent registered public accountants on any matter relating to the Company’s financial statements, operations, policies or practices.

The Board of Directors of Arteris has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CFO.
Conference Call

Arteris will host a conference call today on May 12, 2026 to review its first quarter 2026 financial results and to discuss its financial outlook.

 Time:4:30PM ET 
 United States/Canada Toll Free:1-800-717-1738 
 International Toll:1-646-307-1865 
    

A live webcast will also be available in the Investor Relations section of Arteris’ website at: https://ir.arteris.com/events-and-presentations

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Arteris' website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

About Arteris

Arteris is a leading provider of semiconductor technology that accelerates the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon with built-in safety, reliability, and security. Innovative Arteris products are designed to optimize data movement and help ease complexity in the modern AI era with network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP), system-on-chip (SoC) software for integration automation and hardware security assurance. All are used by the world’s top technology companies to improve overall performance and engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring cutting-edge designs to market faster. Learn more at arteris.com.

© 2004-2026 Arteris, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Arteris, Arteris IP, the Arteris IP logo, and the other Arteris marks found at https://www.arteris.com/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arteris, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Investor Contacts:
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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including but not limited to, statements regarding market trends and whether we are well positioned to capture these opportunities, our long-term growth opportunity and future financial and operating performance, including our GAAP and Non-GAAP estimated second quarter and updated full year 2026 guidance. The words such as "may," "will," "could," "expect," "approximately," "believe," "estimate," "future," "guidance," "outlook," and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our historical performance and our current plans, estimates and expectations and are not a representation that such plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and we disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements in the future, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the significant competition we face from larger companies and third-party providers; our history of net losses; the amount of our future revenue recognition as it relates to our RPO as of March 31, 2026; whether semiconductor companies in the aerospace and defense market, automotive market, communications market, consumer electronics market, enterprise computing market, and industrial market incorporate our solutions into their end products and the growth and economic stability of these end markets; our ability to attract new customers and the extent to which our customers renew their subscriptions for our solutions; the ability of our customers’ end products achieving market acceptance or growth; our ability to sustain or grow our licensing revenue; our ability, and the cost, to successfully execute on research and development efforts; the occurrence of product errors or defects in our solutions; if we fail to offer high-quality support; the occurrence of macro-economic conditions that adversely impact us, our customers and their end product markets including, but not limited to, the imposition of tariffs in markets where we operate; the effects of geopolitical conflicts, such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine as well as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East; the range of regulatory, operational, financial and political risks we are exposed to as a result of our dependence on international customers and operations; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and inventions through patents and other IP rights; whether we are subject to any liabilities or fines as a result of government regulation, including import, export and economic sanctions laws and regulations; the occurrence of a disruption in our networks or a security breach; risks associated with doing business in China, including as a result of changes to trade relations between the United States and China; and the other factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 12, 2026. All forward-looking statements reflect our beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances. Our results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of our operating results for any future periods.


 
Arteris, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2026   2025 
Revenue   
Licensing, support and maintenance$19,272  $15,335 
Variable royalties 2,503   1,167 
Professional services and other 1,161   30 
Total revenue 22,936   16,532 
Cost of revenue 3,250   1,526 
Gross profit 19,686   15,006 
Operating expenses:   
Research and development 14,457   11,862 
Sales and marketing 8,530   6,529 
General and administrative 5,415   4,323 
Acquisition related costs 584    
Total operating expenses 28,986   22,714 
Loss from operations (9,300)  (7,708)
Interest expense (38)  (48)
Other income (expense), net 670   718 
Loss before income taxes and loss from equity method investment (8,668)  (7,038)
Loss from equity method investment, net of tax 2,989   815 
Loss before income taxes (11,657)  (7,853)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (3,698)  268 
Net loss$(7,959) $(8,121)
    
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.17) $(0.20)
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted 45,544,682   40,853,048 
        


 
Arteris, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 As of
 March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$11,674  $33,901 
Short-term investments 26,429   20,698 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $73 as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 14,694   19,183 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,740   8,608 
Total current assets 61,537   82,390 
Property and equipment, net 3,594   3,872 
Long-term investments 3,779   4,946 
Equity method investment    2,989 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 5,165   3,919 
Intangibles, net 19,548   2,168 
Goodwill 35,195   4,178 
Other assets 11,058   10,569 
TOTAL ASSETS$139,876  $115,031 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$563  $340 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 27,028   19,094 
Operating lease liabilities, current 1,373   1,233 
Deferred revenue, current 54,729   51,367 
Vendor financing arrangements, current 829   1,166 
Total current liabilities 84,522   73,200 
Deferred revenue, noncurrent 39,602   43,974 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 4,086   3,116 
Vendor financing arrangements, noncurrent 452   452 
Deferred income, noncurrent 6,161   6,452 
Other liabilities 2,462   2,469 
Total liabilities 137,285   129,663 
Stockholders' equity (deficit):   
Preferred stock, par value of $0.001 - 10,000,000 shares authorized and no shares issued and outstanding as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025     
Common stock, par value of $0.001 - 300,000,000 shares authorized as of both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 46,017,908 and 44,268,816 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 46   44 
Additional paid-in capital 182,014   156,776 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 121   179 
Accumulated deficit (179,590)  (171,631)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 2,591   (14,632)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)$139,876  $115,031 
        


 
Arteris, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2026   2025 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(7,959) $(8,121)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 1,346   844 
Stock-based compensation 5,511   4,313 
Amortization of deferred income (291)  (291)
Loss from equity method investment 2,989   815 
Deferred income taxes (4,103)   
Net accretion of discounts on available-for-sale securities (47)  (128)
Other, net (86)  183 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net 5,904   10,339 
Prepaid expenses and other assets (739)  (911)
Accounts payable (834)  (308)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (6,341)  (1,977)
Deferred revenue (2,412)  (1,898)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (7,062)  2,860 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchases of property and equipment (295)  (183)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (10,352)  (8,738)
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities 5,778   8,800 
Payments for business combination, net of cash acquired (11,179)   
Net cash used in investing activities (16,048)  (121)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Principal payments under vendor financing arrangements (337)  (227)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 349   148 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the at-the-market agreement, net of commissions and offering costs 844    
Other financing activities 26   27 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 882   (52)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH (22,228)  2,687 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period 34,250   14,072 
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period$12,022  $16,759 
        

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial results, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core performance. These non-GAAP measures, which may be different than similarly-titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define "Non-GAAP gross profit" and "Non-GAAP gross margin" as GAAP gross profit and GAAP gross margin, respectively, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenue and amortization of acquired intangible assets included in cost of revenue. We define “Non-GAAP loss from operations” as our GAAP loss from operations adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets and acquisition related costs. We define “Non-GAAP net loss” as our net loss adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets and acquisition related costs.

We define “Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted”, as our Non-GAAP net loss divided by our GAAP weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period on a basic or diluted basis, respectively. Management uses this non-GAAP measure to evaluate the performance of our business on a comparable basis from period to period.

The above items are excluded from our Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP loss from operations and Non-GAAP net loss because these items are non-cash in nature, or are not indicative of our core operating performance, and render comparisons with prior periods and competitors less meaningful. We believe Non-GAAP gross profit, Non-GAAP loss from operations and Non-GAAP net loss provide useful supplemental information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations, as well as provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our business performance.

We define free cash flow as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less cash used for purchases of property and equipment. We believe that free cash flow is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides information to management and investors, even if negative, about the amount of cash (used in) provided by our operations other than that used for investments in property and equipment.

Other Business Metrics

Annual Contract Value (ACV) – we define Annual Contract Value for an individual customer agreement as the total fixed fees under the agreement divided by the number of years in the agreement term. Our total ACV is the aggregate ACVs for all our customers as measured at a given point in time. Total fixed fees includes licensing, support and maintenance and other fixed fees under IP licensing or software licensing agreements but excludes variable revenue derived from licensing agreements with customers, particularly royalties. We define ACV plus royalties as ACV plus the trailing-twelve-months variable royalties and other revenue.

Confirmed Design Starts – we define Confirmed Design Starts as when customers confirm their commencement of new semiconductor designs using our interconnect IP and notify us. Confirmed Design Starts is a metric management uses to assess the activity level of our customers in terms of the number of new semiconductor designs that are started using our interconnect IP in a given period. We believe that the number of Confirmed Design Starts is an important indicator of the growth of our business and future royalty revenue trends.

Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) – we define Remaining Performance Obligations as the amount of contracted future revenue that has not yet been recognized, including deferred revenue, billed and unbilled cancelable and non-cancelable contracted amounts.

 
Arteris, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2026   2025 
Gross profit$19,686  $15,006 
Add:   
Stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenue 321   205 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) 50   50 
Non-GAAP gross profit$20,057  $15,261 
Gross margin 86%  91%
Non-GAAP gross margin 87%  92%
    
Research and development$14,457  $11,862 
Stock-based compensation expense (2,256)  (1,973)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) (319)  (110)
Non-GAAP research and development$11,882  $9,779 
    
Sales and marketing$8,530  $6,529 
Stock-based compensation expense (1,383)  (969)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) (317)  (57)
Non-GAAP sales and marketing$6,830  $5,503 
    
General and administrative$5,415  $4,323 
Stock-based compensation expense (1,551)  (1,166)
Non-GAAP general and administrative$3,864  $3,157 
    
Acquisition related costs$584  $ 
Acquisition related costs(2) (584)   
Non-GAAP acquisition related costs$  $ 
    
Total operating expenses$28,986  $22,714 
Stock-based compensation expense (5,190)  (4,108)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) (636)  (167)
Acquisition related costs(2) (584)   
Total Non-GAAP operating expenses$22,576  $18,439 
    
Loss from operations$(9,300) $(7,708)
Stock-based compensation expense 5,511   4,313 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) 686   217 
Acquisition related costs(2) 584    
Non-GAAP loss from operations$(2,519) $(3,178)
    
Net loss$(7,959) $(8,121)
Stock-based compensation expense 5,511   4,313 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) 686   217 
Acquisition related costs(2) 584    
Non-GAAP net loss(3)$(1,178) $(3,591)
    
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.17) $(0.20)
Per share impacts of adjustments to net loss(4)$0.14  $0.11 
Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.03) $(0.09)
    
Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted 45,544,682   40,853,048 
        

(1) Represents the amortization expenses of our intangible assets attributable to our acquisitions.
(2) Includes advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, other professional or consulting fees and integration costs associated with the Cycuity acquisition.
(3) Our GAAP tax provision is primarily related to foreign withholding taxes and income tax in profitable foreign jurisdictions. We maintain a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets in the US. Accordingly, there is no significant tax impact associated with these Non-GAAP adjustments.
(4) Reflects the aggregate adjustments made to reconcile Non-GAAP net loss to our net loss as noted in the above table, divided by the GAAP diluted weighted average number of shares of the relevant period.

Free Cash Flow

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   2026   2025 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $(7,062) $2,860 
Less:    
Purchase of property and equipment  (295)  (183)
Free cash flow $(7,357) $2,677 
Net cash used in investing activities $(16,048) $(121)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $882  $(52)



FAQ

What were Arteris (Nasdaq:AIP) Q1 2026 earnings results?

Arteris reported Q1 2026 revenue of $22.9 million and a GAAP net loss of $8.0 million. According to Arteris, ACV plus royalties reached $92.8 million, with non-GAAP operating loss at $2.5 million and non-GAAP net loss at $1.2 million, or $0.03 per share.

How did Arteris (AIP) revenue and ACV grow in Q1 2026?

Arteris grew Q1 2026 revenue to $22.9 million, up 39% year-over-year. According to Arteris, ACV plus royalties were $92.8 million, also up 39%, while trailing 12-month variable royalties rose 67% to $7.9 million and RPO increased 33% to $118.3 million.

What guidance did Arteris (AIP) give for Q2 2026 and full-year 2026?

Arteris expects Q2 2026 revenue of $23.0–$24.0 million and ACV plus royalties of $95.0–$99.0 million. For full-year 2026, according to Arteris, revenue guidance is $91.0–$95.0 million, ACV plus royalties $102.0–$106.0 million, with non-GAAP operating loss of $4.5–$8.5 million.

What are Arteris (Nasdaq:AIP) 2026 free cash flow expectations?

Arteris forecasts positive free cash flow for both Q2 and full-year 2026. According to Arteris, Q2 2026 free cash flow is guided to $2.0–$8.0 million, while full-year 2026 free cash flow is expected to range between $5.0 million and $9.0 million.

What does the CFO retirement mean for Arteris (AIP) investors?

Chief Financial Officer Nicholas B. Hawkins will retire effective August 31, 2026, and remain an advisor. According to Arteris, his departure is due to an illness in his family, not any disagreement, and the board has begun a comprehensive search for a new CFO.

Which key customer wins did Arteris (AIP) highlight for Q1 2026?

Arteris highlighted new and expanded deals with a leading global hyperscaler and a leading global memory supplier. According to Arteris, its IP is also being adopted in space-exploration projects, Renesas R-Car Gen 5 SoCs, and in a collaboration with MIPS for physical AI solutions.

How is Arteris (AIP) positioned in AI and semiconductor innovation in 2026?

Arteris reports growing engagement across AI-enabled chips, chiplets, and physical AI systems in multiple end markets. According to Arteris, the company was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 and won a Stevie award for its Radix technology in software innovation.