Synaptics Incorporated develops semiconductor solutions for intelligent connected devices across IoT, PC, mobile and edge-AI markets. Company news commonly covers financial results, Core IoT product sales, design wins, and investor-conference activity, alongside updates to embedded compute, wireless connectivity and multimodal sensing products.
Recurring product developments include the Synaptics Astra AI-native embedded compute portfolio, Veros wireless connectivity, touch, display, biometrics, video, vision, audio, speech and security processing. Recent announcements also describe Edge AI boards, AI-native microcontrollers, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, Bluetooth, Thread/Zigbee and on-device inference for smart home, industrial IoT, robotics, wearables and audio applications.
b<>com and Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) have announced the implementation of b<>com's *Sublima*™ algorithm on Synaptics' VS680 multimedia system on chip (SoC). This marks the first AI-enabled frame-accurate, dynamic SDR-to-HDR video conversion for set-top boxes. The algorithm leverages the VS680's optimized neural processing unit (NPU), 7.9 TOPS performance, heterogeneous architecture, and security capabilities.
The combination provides an efficient, AI-enriched approach to process video in real-time for enhanced experiences on STBs, OTT streaming devices, and smart TVs. The implementation will be showcased at IBC in Synaptics' Booth Hall 1, C.20. The VS680 platform enables a more compact and efficient way to convert video content to HDR format while maintaining quality and competitive pricing for consumer and industrial video systems.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) has announced its participation in an upcoming investor conference. Michael Hurlston, President & CEO, and Ken Rizvi, CFO, will represent the company at Citi's 2024 Global TMT Conference and GEMS Conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
This event provides an opportunity for investors to gain insights into Synaptics' strategies, financial performance, and future outlook. The participation of top executives suggests the company's commitment to maintaining open communication with the investment community and showcasing its position in the technology sector.
Synaptics Incorporated (Nasdaq: SYNA) has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. The company's CFO, Ken Rizvi, will be representing Synaptics at these events:
1. The 5th Annual Needham Virtual Semiconductor & SemiCap 1x1 Conference on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Rizvi will participate virtually in this event.
2. The Jefferies Semiconductor, IT Hardware & Communications Technology Conference on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
These conferences provide Synaptics with opportunities to engage with investors and discuss the company's performance, strategies, and outlook in the semiconductor industry.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) reported its Q4'24 and fiscal 2024 financial results. For Q4'24, revenue was $247.4 million, with a GAAP gross margin of 45.8% and non-GAAP gross margin of 53.4%. GAAP diluted EPS stood at $5.22, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.64. Full-year fiscal 2024 revenue reached $959.4 million, with a GAAP gross margin of 45.8% vs. 52.8% the prior year, and a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.0% vs. 60.1% the prior year. GAAP net income was $125.6 million or $3.16 per diluted share, whereas non-GAAP net income was $89.4 million or $2.25 per diluted share. CEO Michael Hurlston noted improvements in supply chain challenges and demand, with Core IoT products growing 63% YoY in Q4. For Q1 fiscal 2025, the company projects revenue of $255M ± $15M, and a non-GAAP gross margin of 53.5% ± 1.0%.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day. During this call, management may discuss the company's financial performance and outlook. This announcement serves as a standard practice for public companies to keep shareholders and the market informed about their financial reporting schedule.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) and Good Way Technology have announced a new suite of products based on the Valens VS6320 chipset, compliant with the HDBaseT-USB3 standard. These products will support innovations in video conferencing and video walls, including the ability to extend four 4K streams or an 8K video wall over a single copper cable. The product suite will be demonstrated at COMPUTEX Taipei (June 4-7) and Infocomm (June 12-14). The VS6320 chipset, known for its high-performance USB 3.2 extension capabilities, is now available for mass production. The collaboration leverages Synaptics' DisplayLink technology, offering cost-effective and simplified solutions for hybrid conference rooms and video setups.
Synaptics announced the appointment of Ken Rizvi as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2024. Ken will report to CEO Michael Hurlston and oversee all aspects of Synaptics' global finance functions, including accounting, corporate development, and investor relations. He joins Synaptics from SMART Global Holdings, bringing over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Ken has previously served in senior financial roles at UTAC Holdings, Isola Group, Micron Technology, and ON Semiconductor. Michael Hurlston expressed confidence in Ken's ability to drive operational excellence and contribute to Synaptics' growth in IoT connectivity and processor solutions.
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) announced its participation in the 52nd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference. The event will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:20 AM PT. Michael Hurlston, President and CEO of Synaptics, will deliver the presentation. The webcast and replay will be available at the event's official website.
Synaptics Incorporated reported third-quarter fiscal 2024 results with a revenue of $237.3 million, GAAP gross margin of 46.5%, and non-GAAP gross margin of 52.9%. The company experienced a GAAP loss per share of $0.46 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.53. Synaptics' Core IoT product area achieved significant milestones, with a successful launch of the Astra™ platform targeting a $20 billion plus market opportunity for embedded edge AI processors. The Core IoT revenue increased by 26% sequentially due to growth in the wireless product family. The company expects a modest increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024.
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