Ambarella Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ambarella has been selected by Inceptio Technology to provide its edge AI SoCs for an advanced, automotive-grade central computing platform. This collaboration involves four CVflow SoCs to enhance Inceptio's XUANYUAN autonomous driving system for trucks, optimizing performance for seven 8MP cameras to deliver surround perception and ADAS safety features. With a growing market for commercial vehicles, Inceptio's use of Ambarella's technology aims to improve collision avoidance systems, positioning both companies to capitalize on significant market opportunities as autonomous vehicle shipments increase.

Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) announced its CV2FS automotive AI SoC received ASIL C certification from exida, enhancing safety in automotive perception systems. This certification is a notable advancement beyond typical ASIL B levels and supports both ADAS and Level 4 autonomy. The certification process confirms the SoC's capability to address safety risks and detect hardware failures, promoting a less complex system that accelerates market entry and reduces costs. Ambarella's design strategy integrates safety from the outset, positioning it advantageously in the semiconductor market.

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) reported a 29% increase in Q1 revenue for fiscal 2023, totaling $90.3 million, compared to $70.1 million in Q1 fiscal 2022. The GAAP net loss was $10.8 million, or $0.29 per share, a slight improvement from $0.30 per share last year. Non-GAAP results showed a net income of $17.1 million, or $0.44 per share. For Q2, revenue guidance is estimated at $78.0 million to $82.0 million. Total cash at the end of Q1 was $200.6 million, down from $435.5 million a year prior. Ambarella faces challenges due to supply chain disruptions in Asia.

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) will hold its first quarter fiscal year 2023 earnings conference call on May 31, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. PT. The company intends to release its earnings report after market closure on the same day. Interested U.S. participants can dial 877-304-8963, while international callers can reach out at 760-666-4834. A live webcast will be available on Ambarella’s investor relations website. Ambarella specializes in edge AI semiconductors for various applications, including video security and autonomous driving.

Lumentum Holdings and Ambarella have introduced a joint reference design named Vision-D that integrates edge AI with privacy-focused capabilities for smart building applications. This design combines Lumentum's advanced flood illuminator with Ambarella's CV22 edge AI SoC, facilitating enhanced occupancy monitoring and intelligent space management while maintaining privacy. The occupancy sensor market is projected to grow significantly, indicating a rising demand for such innovative solutions. Vision-D supports diverse applications, including healthcare and smart retail, and is available now.

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) announced the appointment of Brian C. White as Chief Financial Officer, effective after the filing of its fiscal year 2022 Annual Report on April 1. White has over 30 years of finance experience, previously serving as CFO at Maxim Integrated Products and Integrated Device Technology. CEO Fermi Wang expressed confidence in White's ability to drive growth and enhance value. White highlighted Ambarella's expanding AI product portfolio, emphasizing the company's potential for significant growth in various markets, including autonomous vehicles and AI radar perception.

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) announced the passing of its CFO, Casey Eichler, on March 19, 2022, after a long illness. He joined Ambarella in 2018, helping to transition the company towards AI and computer vision. Eichler was noted for his positive demeanor and dedication, inspiring colleagues until his final days. Fermi Wang, CEO, expressed condolences to Eichler’s family, highlighting his impact on both the company and its finance team. Eichler leaves behind his wife and three children. Ambarella specializes in low-power systems-on-chip for various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems.

Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) and Helm.ai have announced a new release of advanced perception software for Ambarella's CVflow AI SoC architecture. This collaboration enhances ADAS capabilities, allowing for lower power consumption and improved efficiency, achieving a performance benchmark of 5.5 TOPS. The integration is designed to optimize Helm.ai's AI algorithms using Ambarella’s hardware capabilities. Future plans include porting software onto Ambarella’s CV3 SoC for enhanced multi-sensor processing aimed at L4 autonomous driving.

Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA) reported robust financial results for Q4 and FY 2022, ending January 31, 2022. Q4 revenue reached $90.2 million, a 45% increase year-over-year, while FY 2022 revenue was $331.9 million, up 49%. Gross margin for Q4 was 63.5%, climbing from 60.8%. Non-GAAP net income for Q4 stood at $17.9 million with EPS of $0.45. However, a GAAP net loss of $9.2 million was reported for Q4. Guidance for Q1 FY 2023 projects revenue between $88.5 million and $91.5 million.