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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 03, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.72Last Year’s EPS
0.6Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call was constructive: Rambus reported Q1 results in line with guidance, strong product revenue growth (+15% YoY), robust cash generation ($66.3M free cash flow) and meaningful IP/product portfolio expansion (HBM4E controller, SOCAMM2 chipset, security engine). Management provided confident Q2 guidance (revenue $192M–$198M, product +11% sequential at midpoint) and reiterated long-term opportunities in data center and AI. The primary negatives are persistent back-end supply constraints, timing uncertainties for MRDIMM and DDR Gen5 ramps (with bulk volumes expected in 2027), and limited near-term revenue contribution from new LPDDR SOCAMM2 solutions. Weighing strong financial performance, product/IP momentum and conservative but positive guidance against supply-chain and timing risks, the tone is more favorable than cautious.Company Guidance
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Ended Q1 with $786M in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (up $24M from Q4 2025). Operating cash flow was $83M and free cash flow was $66.3M, supporting strategic inventory builds and capital allocation.
Silicon IP Traction and Design Wins
Continued design wins at Tier-1 customers and growing demand across IP portfolio, including traction for PCIe retimer and switch IP. Company expects silicon IP to grow ~10%–15% annually based on current trends.
Product and IP Portfolio Expansion (Strategic Introductions)
Launched SOCAMM2 chipset for JEDEC-standard LPDDR5X server modules (first in roadmap for LPDDR server solutions), introduced the industry's fastest HBM4E controller for AI accelerators, and released a new network security engine for Ultra Ethernet, broadening AI/data center addressable market.
Diversified Revenue Mix and Stable Licensing
Q1 royalty revenue was $69.6M and licensing billings were $70.8M. Management reiterated patent licensing remains stable around $200M–$210M annually, providing predictability alongside product and IP growth.
New Chips Contribution and Market Share Momentum
Newer companion chips contributed low double-digit percent of total product revenue in Q1 and are expected to grow through the year; company reports continued market share gains in RCD chips (exited 2025 at mid-40% share) with no signs of erosion into 2026.
Revenue in Line with Guidance and Product Growth
Total Q1 revenue of $180.2M was in line with expectations. Product revenue was $88M, up 15% year-over-year, driven by DDR5 products and new project ramps. Company guided Q2 revenue of $192M–$198M and product revenue of $95M–$101M (implying ~11% sequential growth at the midpoint).
RMBS Earnings History
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RMBS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27, 2026 | $141.31 | $111.27 | -21.26% |
Feb 02, 2026 | $113.71 | $98.45 | -13.42% |
Sep 30, 2025 | $104.20 | $103.14 | -1.02% |
Jul 28, 2025 | $64.24 | $73.15 | +13.87% |
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When does Rambus (RMBS) report earnings?
Rambus (RMBS) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 03, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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RMBS EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.72.