Ceva, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Ceva reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with total revenue of $27.2 million, up 13% year-over-year. The quarter saw record device shipments of 522 million units, including over 400 million combined Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT shipments. Licensing revenue increased 12% to $15.6 million, while royalty revenue grew 15% to $11.6 million. The company secured 10 IP licensing agreements and raised its full-year 2024 guidance to 7-9% growth. Non-GAAP net income increased 137% to $3.4 million, with EPS of $0.14. The board authorized an additional 700,000 shares for repurchase.
Positive
- Revenue growth of 13% YoY to $27.2 million
- Record shipments of over 400 million Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT devices
- Licensing revenue up 12% to $15.6 million
- Royalty revenue increased 15% to $11.6 million
- Non-GAAP net income grew 137% to $3.4 million
- Raised full-year 2024 guidance to 7-9% growth
Negative
- GAAP operating loss of $2.6 million
- GAAP net loss of $1.3 million
- Gross margin declined to 85% from 90% YoY
Insights
CEVA delivered a strong Q3 with notable improvements across key metrics.
Non-GAAP metrics show substantial improvement with net income surging
The strategic wins in emerging technologies position CEVA strongly for future growth. Key developments include:
- First licensing deal for NeuPro-Nano NPU in consumer AIoT
- 5G-Advanced platform adoption for satellite communications
- Record 400M+ combined shipments in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT
- Total revenue of
- Ceva-powered device shipments of 522 million units in the quarter, driven by a record of more than 400 million Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT combined shipments
- Strategic licensing deals signed with satellite OEM for 5G-Advanced platform and smartphone OEM for Spatial Audio software
- First licensing deal signed for NeuPro-Nano embedded AI NPU targeting consumer AIoT
- Raises financial guidance for full year 2024
- Announces expansion of existing share repurchase program with an additional 700,000 shares
Operational Highlights:
- Released second NeuPro-Nano embedded AI NPU - NPN64, available for licensing
- New cellular IoT industrial module launched by STMicroelectronics based on Ceva cellular IoT platform
- New AI/ML MCU family launched by Alif Semiconductor based on Ceva Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4 IPs
- Partnership with Edge Impulse to enable faster, easier development of edge AI applications on Ceva-NeuPro NPUs
Total revenue for the third quarter of 2024 was
Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: "We delivered another strong performance in the third quarter, driven by double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for both licensing and royalties. We continue to experience exceptional demand for our IP portfolio, as evidenced by strategic OEM customer deals for 5G-Advanced satellite communications and spatial audio for headphones and earbuds. We also achieved a significant milestone in embedded AI, with our first licensing deal signed for our NeuPro-Nano NPU targeting consumer AIoT devices. In royalties, strength in the consumer and industrial markets drove Ceva-powered shipments to the second highest quarter on record, including record combined shipments of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT devices of more than 400 million units."
During the quarter, 10 IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including embedded AI solutions for consumer AIoT devices, 5G-Advanced satellite broadband for infrastructure and terminals, 5G for cellular IoT and V2X, spatial audio for headphones and TWS earbuds, and Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and UWB connectivity for wearables and hearables. Three of the deals signed in the quarter were with OEMs and three deals signed were with first-time customers.
GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of 2024 was
GAAP net loss with the discontinued operation for the third quarter of 2023 was
Non-GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of 2024 was
Non-GAAP net income, including the discontinued operation for the third quarter of 2023, was
Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, stated: "Our robust third quarter earnings more than doubled our non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share year-over-year. For the full year, we now expect overall revenues to be higher than previous guidance, at a new range of
Ceva Conference Call
On November 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/pyMYRB4aBXo. 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: 2106460) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on November 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 customer demand for Ceva's IP portfolio, Ceva's positioning for non-organic growth given its current assets and updated guidance for the full year 2024. 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
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP gross margin for both the third quarter of 2024 and 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of
Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of
Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of
Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the third quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of
Non-GAAP net income including the discontinued operation and diluted income per share including the discontinued operation for the third quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of
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 wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, 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
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 – | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
Revenues: | ||||
Licensing and related revenues | $ 15,574 | $ 13,940 | $ 44,266 | $ 45,739 |
Royalties | 11,633 | 10,133 | 33,450 | 27,518 |
Total revenues | 27,207 | 24,073 | 77,716 | 73,257 |
Cost of revenues | 3,961 | 2,357 | 9,397 | 9,389 |
Gross profit | 23,246 | 21,716 | 68,319 | 63,868 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Research and development, net | 17,990 | 17,814 | 54,739 | 54,544 |
Sales and marketing | 3,088 | 2,862 | 8,999 | 8,213 |
General and administrative | 4,642 | 3,608 | 11,751 | 11,346 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 150 | 149 | 449 | 445 |
Total operating expenses | 25,870 | 24,433 | 75,938 | 74,548 |
Operating loss | (2,624) | (2,717) | (7,619) | (10,680) |
Financial income, net | 2,299 | 924 | 4,962 | 3,497 |
Reevaluation of marketable equity securities | 21 | 160 | (97) | (76) |
Loss before taxes on income | (304) | (1,633) | (2,754) | (7,259) |
Income tax expense | 1,007 | 1,117 | 4,296 | 3,080 |
Net loss from continuing operation | (1,311) | (2,750) | (7,050) | (10,339) |
Discontinued operation | — | (2,207) | — | (5,308) |
Net loss | $ (1,311) | $ (4,957) | $ (7,050) | $ (15,647) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share: | ||||
Continuing operation | $ (0.06) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.44) |
Discontinued operation | — | (0.09) | — | (0.23) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.06) | $ (0.21) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.67) |
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss | ||||
Basic and diluted | 23,678 | 23,605 | 23,605 | 23,473 |
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP net loss | $ (1,311) | $ (4,957) | $ (7,050) | $ (15,647) |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of | 176 | 216 | 570 | 636 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in research | 2,421 | 2,257 | 6,866 | 6,703 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales | 491 | 478 | 1,307 | 1,305 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in general | 1,120 | 1,018 | 2,936 | 2,787 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition | 279 | 278 | 835 | 753 |
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions | 251 | 100 | 783 | 195 |
(Income) loss associated with the remeasurement of | (21) | (160) | 97 | 76 |
Non-GAAP from discontinued operations | — | 1,184 | — | 3,233 |
Non-GAAP net income | $ 3,406 | $ 414 | $ 6,344 | $ 41 |
GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock | 23,678 | 23,605 | 23,605 | 23,473 |
Weighted-average number of shares related to | 1,544 | 1,304 | 1,462 | 1,172 |
Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in | 25,222 | 24,909 | 25,067 | 24,645 |
GAAP diluted loss per share | $ (0.06) | $ (0.21) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.67) |
Equity-based compensation expense | $ 0.18 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.48 | $ 0.49 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.03 |
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions | $ 0.01 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.01 |
Income (loss) associated with the remeasurement of | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Non-GAAP from discontinued operation | — | $ 0.05 | — | $ 0.14 |
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 0.14 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.00 |
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP Operating loss | $ (2,624) | $ (2,717) | $ (7,619) | $ (10,680) |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of | 176 | 216 | 570 | 636 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in | 2,421 | 2,257 | 6,866 | 6,703 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales | 491 | 478 | 1,307 | 1,305 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in | 1,120 | 1,018 | 2,936 | 2,787 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition | 279 | 278 | 835 | 753 |
Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions | 251 | 100 | 783 | 195 |
Total non-GAAP Operating Income | $ 2,114 | $ 1,630 | $ 5,678 | $ 1,699 |
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||
September 30, | September 30, | |||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP Gross Profit | $ 23,246 | $ 21,716 | $ 68,319 | $ 63,868 |
GAAP Gross Margin | 85 % | 90 % | 88 % | 87 % |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of | 176 | 216 | 570 | 636 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition | 129 | 129 | 386 | 308 |
Total Non-GAAP Gross profit | $ 23,551 | $ 22,061 | $ 69,275 | $ 64,812 |
Non-GAAP Gross Margin | 87 % | 92 % | 89 % | 88 % |
Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
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September 30, | December 31, | ||
2024 | 2023 (*) | ||
Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 13,228 | $ 23,287 | |
Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits | 144,884 | 143,251 | |
Trade receivables, net | 15,250 | 8,433 | |
Unbilled receivables | 23,380 | 21,874 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 13,970 | 12,526 | |
Total current assets | 210,712 | 209,371 | |
Long-term assets: | |||
Severance pay fund | 6,851 | 7,070 | |
Deferred tax assets, net | 1,685 | 1,609 | |
Property and equipment, net | 6,875 | 6,732 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 5,625 | 6,978 | |
Investment in marketable equity securities | 309 | 406 | |
Goodwill | 58,308 | 58,308 | |
Intangible assets, net | 2,132 | 2,967 | |
Other long-term assets | 12,394 | 10,644 | |
Total assets | $ 304,891 | $ 304,085 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Trade payables | $ 1,960 | $ 1,154 | |
Deferred revenues | 3,418 | 3,018 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | 19,770 | 20,202 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 2,571 | 2,513 | |
Total current liabilities | 27,719 | 26,887 | |
Long-term liabilities: | |||
Accrued severance pay | 7,304 | 7,524 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 2,627 | 3,943 | |
Other accrued liabilities | 1,471 | 1,390 | |
Total liabilities | 39,121 | 39,744 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock | 24 | 23 | |
Additional paid in-capital | 256,685 | 252,100 | |
Treasury stock | (2,943) | (5,620) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (956) | (2,329) | |
Retained earnings | 12,960 | 20,167 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 265,770 | 264,341 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 304,891 | $ 304,085 | |
(*) Derived from audited financial statements. |
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