Ceva, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, exceeding estimates. Total revenue reached $28.4 million, up 24% year-over-year. Licensing and related revenue grew 28% to $17.3 million, while royalty revenue increased 19% to $11.2 million. The company signed 11 IP licensing agreements, including strategic deals with infrastructure OEMs and a leading U.S. analog semiconductor company.

Ceva's growth is driven by increasing AI adoption across industries. The company launched new products, including Ceva-Waves-Links and Ceva-NeuPro-Nano, strengthening its Smart Edge IP leadership. GAAP gross margin improved to 90%, and non-GAAP operating income reached $4.4 million. Ceva's cash and equivalents stood at approximately $158 million, positioning the company for growth in edge AI and other high-growth markets.

Positive

• Total revenue increased 24% year-over-year to $28.4 million
• Licensing and related revenue grew 28% to $17.3 million
• Royalty revenue rose 19% to $11.2 million
• GAAP gross margin improved to 90% from 85% in Q2 2023
• Non-GAAP operating income reached $4.4 million, compared to a loss of $1.1 million in Q2 2023
• Non-GAAP net income of $4.2 million, compared to a loss of $0.5 million in Q2 2023
• Cash and equivalents of approximately $158 million

Negative

• GAAP operating loss of $0.04 million, though improved from $5.3 million loss in Q2 2023
• GAAP net loss of $0.3 million, though improved from $4.9 million loss in Q2 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Ceva's Q2 2024 results show strong growth across key metrics. Total revenue increased by 24% year-over-year to $28.4 million, driven by impressive gains in both licensing and royalty revenues. The 28% jump in licensing revenue to $17.3 million reflects robust demand for Ceva's IP portfolio, particularly in AI-related applications. Royalty revenue grew 19% to $11.2 million, supported by a 24% increase in shipped units.

Profitability improved significantly, with non-GAAP operating income reaching $4.4 million compared to a loss in the previous year. The non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 91%, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency. With $158 million in cash and equivalents, Ceva has ample resources to invest in growth opportunities.

Tech Expert

Ceva's strategic positioning in edge AI and wireless connectivity is paying off. The company's success in securing deals with infrastructure OEMs for custom silicon development highlights the growing importance of AI in wireless networks. The launch of Ceva-Waves-Links and Ceva-NeuPro-Nano demonstrates Ceva's commitment to innovation in IoT and edge AI applications.

The milestone of 18 billion Ceva-powered devices shipped underscores the company's significant market penetration. The increasing adoption of AI across industries is driving demand for Ceva's IP, particularly in industrial and consumer edge AI devices. The company's focus on next-generation wireless infrastructure, including 5G satellite and RedCap technologies, positions it well for future growth in the evolving connectivity landscape.

Market Research Analyst

Ceva's Q2 results reflect broader market trends in AI and IoT adoption. The strong growth in royalty revenue and shipped units indicates increasing market penetration and share gains in IoT and smartphone sectors. The company's success in securing deals with major OEMs and semiconductor companies suggests growing industry recognition of Ceva's IP value.

The focus on AI-driven solutions for wireless infrastructure aligns with the industry's push towards more intelligent and efficient networks. Ceva's diversified portfolio, spanning AI, wireless connectivity and IoT, positions it well to capitalize on multiple growth vectors. However, investors should monitor potential challenges such as semiconductor industry cyclicality and intense competition in the IP licensing space.

- Licensing and related revenues $17.3 million, up 28% year-over-year
- Royalty revenue $11.2 million, up 19% year-over-year, generated from 461 million shipped units, up 24% year-over-year
- Long-term roadmap deals signed with 2 infrastructure OEMs developing custom silicon driven by rise in AI-related traffic on wireless networks
- Strategic deal signed with leading U.S. analog semiconductor company for Ceva-Waves Bluetooth portfolio

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflect Ceva's continuing operations only, with the Intrinsix business reflected as a discontinued operation, unless otherwise noted.

We are pleased to report strong execution and results for the second quarter that exceeded our estimates.

Operational Highlights:

• Launched Ceva-Waves-Links, a Multi-Protocol wireless platform IP family to accelerate enhanced connectivity in MCUs and SOCs for IoT and Smart Edge AI applications
• Extended its Smart Edge IP leadership with Ceva-NeuPro-Nano, a TinyML Optimized family of NPUs for AIoT devices
• Achieved an important milestone of surpassing 18 billion Ceva-powered devices shipped

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $28.4 million, up 24%, compared to $22.9 million reported for the second quarter of 2023. Licensing and related revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $17.3 million, up 28%, compared to $13.6 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $11.2 million, up 19%, compared to $9.4 million reported for the same quarter a year ago.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: "We are pleased to report strong execution and results for the second quarter that exceeded our estimates, with licensing revenue and royalty revenue growing 28% and 19%, respectively, year over-year. In licensing, customer demand for our IP portfolio is being driven by the growing adoption of AI across every industry and every device. We signed a number of strategic deals in the quarter, including one with a leading U.S. analog semiconductor company for our Bluetooth portfolio and two with our large OEM customers in wireless infrastructure for their development of next-generation ASICs to address the incredible growth in network traffic and performance improvements required to support Generative AI and Hybrid AI systems. Our royalty business grew on the back of broad market strength and market share gains in IoT, and strong growth in the smartphone market."

During the quarter, eleven IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including AI solutions for industrial and consumer edge AI devices, next-generation wireless infrastructure to enable ubiquitous AI, 5G satellite, 5G RedCap and Bluetooth connectivity for wearables and hearables. Five of the deals signed in the quarter were with OEMs and one deal signed was with a first-time customer.

GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 90%, as compared to 85% in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.04 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $5.3 million for the same period in 2023. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.3 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $4.9 million reported for the same period in 2023. GAAP diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.01, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.21 for the same period in 2023.

GAAP net loss with the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $5.8 million. GAAP diluted loss per share with the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.25.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 91%, as compared to 86% for the same period in 2023. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 was $4.4 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $1.1 million reported for the second quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the second quarter of 2024 were $4.2 million and $0.17, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share of $0.5 million and $0.02, respectively, reported for the second quarter of 2023. 

Non-GAAP net loss including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.5 million. Non-GAAP diluted loss per share including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.02.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, stated: "Our excellent second quarter performance generated top line growth of 24% year-over-year and coupled with disciplined expense control, enabled us to expand our adjusted operating margin to 15%. We are encouraged by the strength of our licensing pipeline and royalty growth potential from our broad and diversified customer base and reflecting this, we continued to buy back the company's stock during the quarter, repurchasing approximately 100,000 shares for approximately $2 million under our stock repurchase program. At the end of the quarter, our cash and cash equivalent balances, marketable securities and bank deposits were approximately $158 million, which we can leverage to grow our share in edge AI and other high-growth markets."

Ceva Conference Call

On August 7, 2024, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.

The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:

• U.S. Participants : Dial 1-844-435-0316 (Access Code : Ceva)
• International Participants: Dial +1-412-317-6365 (Access Code: Ceva)

The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://app.webinar.net/8mGNyBxXMLR. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 2162644) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Aug 14, 2024. The replay will also be available at Ceva's web site www.ceva-ip.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Ceva to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the customer demand for Ceva's IP portfolio being driven by the growing adoption of AI across every industry and every device, the strength of Ceva's licensing pipeline and royalty growth potential, and Ceva's ability to leverage its capital resources to grow its share in edge AI and other high-growth markets. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing Ceva results include: the effect of intense industry competition; the ability of Ceva's technologies and products incorporating Ceva's technologies to achieve market acceptance; Ceva's ability to meet changing needs of end-users and evolving market demands; the cyclical nature of and general economic conditions in the semiconductor industry; Ceva's ability to diversify its royalty streams and license revenues; Ceva's ability to continue to generate significant revenues from the handset baseband market and to penetrate new markets; instability and disruptions related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. Ceva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP gross margin for both the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $0.2 million and (b) amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.1 million.

Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with business acquisitions. Non-GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, and (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions.

Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with business acquisitions and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.

Non-GAAP net loss including the discontinued operation and diluted loss per share including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions, (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities and (e) $1.0 million loss associated with discontinued operations.

About Ceva, Inc.

At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today's most advanced smart edge products. From Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP for ubiquitous, robust communications, to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded application software that make devices smarter, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 18 billion of the world's most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.

Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.

Ceva is a sustainability- and environmentally-conscious company, adhering to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. As such, we emphasize and focus on environmental preservation, recycling, the welfare of our employees and privacy – which we promote on a corporate level. At Ceva, we are committed to social responsibility, values of preservation and consciousness towards these purposes.

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Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES   INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS – U.S. GAAP U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data
	Three months ended		Six months ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited
Revenues:
Licensing and related revenues	$  17,278	$  13,551	$  28,692	$  31,799
Royalties	11,159	9,371	21,817	17,385
Total revenues	28,437	22,922	50,509	49,184
Cost of revenues	2,933	3,524	5,436	7,032
Gross profit	25,504	19,398	45,073	42,152
Operating expenses:
Research and development, net	18,758	18,056	36,749	36,730
Sales and marketing	3,095	2,632	5,911	5,351
General and administrative	3,537	3,911	7,109	7,738
Amortization of intangible assets	149	142	299	296
Total operating expenses	25,539	24,741	50,068	50,115
Operating loss	(35)	(5,343)	(4,995)	(7,963)
Financial income, net	1,406	1,118	2,663	2,573
Reevaluation of marketable equity securities	(58)	(119)	(118)	(236)
Income (loss) before taxes on income	1,313	(4,344)	(2,450)	(5,626)
Income tax expense	1,604	546	3,289	1,963
Net loss from continuing operation	(291)	(4,890)	(5,739)	(7,589)
Discontinued operation	—	(928)	—	(3,101)
Net loss	$  (291)	$  (5,818)	$  (5,739)	$  (10,690)
Basic and diluted net loss per share:
Continuing operation	$   (0.01)	$   (0.21)	$   (0.24)	$   (0.32)
Discontinued operation	—	(0.04)	—	(0.13)
Basic and diluted net loss per share	$   (0.01)	$   (0.25)	$   (0.24)	$   (0.46)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share (in thousands):
Basic and diluted	23,628	23,476	23,568	23,405

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts
	Three months ended		Six months ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited
GAAP net loss	$  (291)	$  (5,818)	$  (5,739)	$  (10,690)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues	191	214	394	420
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses	2,438	2,344	4,445	4,446
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses	451	449	816	827
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses	820	903	1,816	1,769
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses	278	251	556	475
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions	252	95	532	95
Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities	58	119	118	236
Non-GAAP from discontinued operations	0	963	0	2,049
Non-GAAP net income (loss)	$  4,197	$  (480)	$  2,938	$  (373)
GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net loss and loss per share (in thousands)	23,628	23,476	23,568	23,405
Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)	1,482	—	1,421	—
Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the above (in thousands)	25,110	23,476	24,989	23,405
GAAP diluted loss per share	$  (0.01)	$  (0.25)	$  (0.24)	$  (0.46)
Equity-based compensation expense	$  0.16	$  0.17	$  0.32	$  0.32
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses	$  0.01	$  0.01	$  0.02	$  0.02
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions	$  0.01	$  0.00	$  0.02	$  0.00
Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities	$  0.00	$  0.01	$  0.00	$  0.01
Non-GAAP from discontinued operation	—	$  0.04	—	$  0.09
Non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share	$  0.17	$  (0.02)	$  0.12	$  (0.02)

 

	Three months ended		Six months ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited
GAAP Operating loss	$  (35)	$  (5,343)	$  (4,995)	$  (7,963)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues	191	214	394	420
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses	2,438	2,344	4,445	4,446
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses	451	449	816	827
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses	820	903	1,816	1,769
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses	278	251	556	475
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions	252	95	532	95
Total non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)	$  4,395	$  (1,087)	$  3,564	$  69

 

	Three months ended		Six months ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited	Unaudited
GAAP Gross Profit	$  25,504	$  19,398	$  45,073	$  42,152
GAAP Gross Margin	90 %	85 %	89 %	86 %
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues	191	214	394	420
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses	129	109	257	179
Total Non-GAAP Gross profit	25,824	19,721	45,724	42,751
Non-GAAP Gross Margin	91 %	86 %	91 %	87 %

 

Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (U.S. Dollars in thousands)
		June 30,	December 31,
		2024	2023 (*)
		Unaudited	Unaudited
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$  24,702	$  23,287
Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits		133,709	143,251
Trade receivables, net		18,298	8,433
Unbilled receivables		17,357	21,874
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		13,201	12,526
Total current assets		207,267	209,371
Long-term assets:
Severance pay fund		6,762	7,070
Deferred tax assets, net		1,317	1,609
Property and equipment, net		6,843	6,732
Operating lease right-of-use assets		6,137	6,978
Investment in marketable equity securities		288	406
Goodwill		58,308	58,308
Intangible assets, net		2,411	2,967
Other long-term assets		11,069	10,644
Total assets		$  300,402	$  304,085
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade payables		$  1,092	$  1,154
Deferred revenues		2,830	3,018
Accrued expenses and other payables		18,445	20,202
Operating lease liabilities		2,615	2,513
Total current liabilities		24,982	26,887
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued severance pay		7,210	7,524
Operating lease liabilities		2,964	3,943
Other accrued liabilities		1,460	1,390
Total liabilities		36,616	39,744
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock		24	23
Additional paid in-capital		254,302	252,100
Treasury stock		(1,917)	(5,620)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(2,894)	(2,329)
Retained earnings		14,271	20,167
Total stockholders' equity		263,786	264,341
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$  300,402	$  304,085

(*) Derived from audited financial statements.

 

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FAQ

What was Ceva's total revenue for Q2 2024?

Ceva's total revenue for Q2 2024 was $28.4 million, up 24% compared to Q2 2023.

How many IP licensing agreements did Ceva sign in Q2 2024?

Ceva signed 11 IP licensing agreements in Q2 2024, targeting various end markets and applications.

What was Ceva's (CEVA) royalty revenue in Q2 2024?

Ceva's royalty revenue in Q2 2024 was $11.2 million, up 19% year-over-year.

How much did Ceva's (CEVA) licensing and related revenue grow in Q2 2024?

Ceva's licensing and related revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $17.3 million in Q2 2024.

What was Ceva's (CEVA) GAAP gross margin in Q2 2024?

Ceva's GAAP gross margin for Q2 2024 was 90%, compared to 85% in Q2 2023.