Pdf Solutions Stock Price, News & Analysis

PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDFS) announced its participation in several upcoming virtual investor conferences. Cowen's 49th Annual Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference will be held on June 1, 2021, featuring CEO John Kibarian and CFO Adnan Raza. The Craig-Hallum’s 18th Annual Institutional Investor Conference is set for June 2, 2021, with Kimon Michaels, EVP, and Adnan Raza presenting. Lastly, the Rosenblatt Securities Age of AI Scaling Mini Virtual Conference on June 3, 2021, will include a panel by John Kibarian. Attendance is by invitation only.

PDF Solutions reported a 14% increase in total revenues to $24.2 million for Q1 2021, with analytics revenue surging 46% to $19.4 million, which constitutes 80% of total revenues. The GAAP gross margin remained steady at 56%, while non-GAAP gross margin was 61%. Although cash used in operating activities was $8.3 million, the company ended the quarter with $132.3 million in cash and equivalents. For the full year, PDF Solutions anticipates analytics revenues will exceed their 20% annual growth target.

PDF Solutions (Nasdaq: PDFS) will announce its first quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021, after market close. CEO John Kibarian and CFO Adnan Raza will host a teleconference to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. PT. Participants can access the call by dialing specified numbers for the U.S. and international audiences. The company provides data solutions for the semiconductor industry, helping organizations enhance product yield and operational efficiency.

PDF Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDFS) has partnered with Lavorro Inc. to integrate its Cimetrix Sapience platform for enhanced data collection in semiconductor manufacturing. This collaboration aims to drive the Smart-Bot Lucy AI product, improving equipment data ingestion and enabling efficient resource allocation. The Cimetrix Sapience platform offers a common interface for various equipment, facilitating the transformation of factories into smart manufacturing environments. The firm highlights the need for standardized data management as more industries adopt AI/ML technologies.

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) has announced that Melexis, a prominent micro-electronic solutions supplier, is leveraging its Exensio Fabless analytics platform for cloud-based semiconductor analytics. This transition aims to enhance data analytics capabilities across multiple sites globally, improving product yield and quality. Melexis's decision was driven by its growing product data complexity, requiring scalable, high-performance analytics. The Exensio Fabless platform offers tailored solutions to meet Melexis's engineering needs, promising greater efficiency and reduced costs.

PDF Solutions reported total revenues of $88.0 million for the full year 2020, a 3% increase year-over-year. Analytics revenue surged by 15%, accounting for 65% of total revenue. However, the company faced a net loss of $40.4 million for the year, significantly higher than the prior year's loss of $5.4 million. Cash and equivalents rose to $145.3 million. The company secured a strategic partnership with Advantest during Q3 2020, raising $65.2 million in common stock. The GAAP gross margin for 2020 was 58%, slightly down from 61% in 2019.

PDF Solutions (Nasdaq: PDFS) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2020 financial results on February 18, 2021, after market close. CEO John Kibarian and CFO Adnan Raza will host a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss the results. To join the call, participants can dial (877) 221-5831 or (706) 902-1220 and reference the 'PDF Solutions’ Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results Call.' Additionally, the results will be webcast on the company’s website.

PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDFS) has finalized the acquisition of Cimetrix Incorporated, enhancing its capabilities in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0. This acquisition combines Cimetrix® connectivity products with PDF's Exensio® analytics platform, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to extract actionable intelligence from production data, potentially lowering costs and improving IC reliability. The move reflects PDF's commitment to advancing manufacturing intelligence, with operations extending across multiple countries, reinforcing its position in the semiconductor ecosystem.

PDF Solutions has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cimetrix for $35 million. This acquisition aims to enhance semiconductor and electronics manufacturing intelligence through the integration of Cimetrix's connectivity products with PDF's Exensio analytics platform. This move is expected to improve factory communication, reduce costs, and boost quality. The deal is set to close in Q4 2020, subject to standard conditions. The partnership reinforces PDF's commitment to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, focusing on delivering advanced data analytics capabilities.