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ARM Holdings PLC ADR
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$269.00
▲(3.46% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:07/31/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (premium margins, robust cash generation, and very low leverage) and a constructive earnings outlook (record results, ~22% YoY revenue guidance, and strengthening AGI CPU demand). These positives are partially offset by weak near-term technical positioning (below key moving averages) and a highly demanding valuation (very high P/E with no dividend support), alongside near-term risks highlighted on the call (smartphone softness, supply constraints, and initially lower AGI CPU margins).
Positive Factors
High Margins & Cash Generation
Arm’s exceptionally high gross margins and robust trailing‑12‑month free cash flow stem from an IP licensing and royalty model that scales with chip shipments. This durable margin profile supports sustained R&D investment, funds strategic initiatives, and preserves financial flexibility over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Smartphone Market Cyclicality
Arm still depends materially on handset volumes for royalty flow; elevated memory costs raised BOMs and reduced handset demand, directly moderating royalties. This exposure to end‑market cycles can tighten near‑term revenue visibility and slow royalty growth across multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Margins & Cash Generation
Arm’s exceptionally high gross margins and robust trailing‑12‑month free cash flow stem from an IP licensing and royalty model that scales with chip shipments. This durable margin profile supports sustained R&D investment, funds strategic initiatives, and preserves financial flexibility over multiple years.
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ARM Holdings PLC ADR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$257.00B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)8.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)247.1
Beta (1Y)2.56
Revenue Growth25.12%
EPS Growth48.03%
CountryUS
Employees9,584
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySemiconductors
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.97
Shares Outstanding1,064,055,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,706,298
30 Day Avg. Volume8,228,251
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio13.35
Price to Book (P/B)19.37
Price to Sales (P/S)32.62
P/FCF Ratio163.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$290.09Price Target Upside11.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
EPS Forecast (FY)2.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.05B
ARM Holdings PLC ADR Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Arm Holdings plc is a leading technology firm that conceptualizes, engineers, and licenses core processing unit (CPU) designs and complementary technologies. These foundational innovations are crucial for semiconductor manufacturers and original e...
How the Company Makes Money
Arm primarily makes money through licensing its semiconductor IP and collecting royalties on chips that incorporate that IP. (1) License revenue: Customers (typically semiconductor companies and, in some cases, large system companies) pay upfront ...
ARM Holdings PLC ADR Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q1-2027)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was largely positive: Arm reported record Q1 results across revenue, royalties, licensing and EPS, strong data center momentum (double-digit to >100% YoY growth in key areas), accelerating adoption of Arm in AI infrastructure, and meaningful traction for the new Arm AGI CPU with demand exceeding earlier expectations. Near-term cautions include smartphone market softness (memory-driven BOM pressure) moderating royalty growth, supply-chain constraints for the AGI CPU ramp, and initially lower AGI CPU margins. Overall, the favorable operating results, robust cash generation, expanding ecosystem and strengthened AGI CPU demand materially outweigh the cited near-term headwinds.Positive Updates
Record Revenue and Strong Top-Line Growth
Total revenue reached $1.29 billion, up 22% year-over-year (Q1 FY27), the highest first-quarter revenue in company history.
Negative Updates
Smartphone Market Weakness and Memory-Driven BOM Pressure
Smartphone end market softness driven by higher memory prices raised handset BOMs; this has caused an incremental slowdown in smartphone-related royalties versus initial expectations.
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Q1-2027 Updates
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Negative
Record Revenue and Strong Top-Line Growth
Total revenue reached $1.29 billion, up 22% year-over-year (Q1 FY27), the highest first-quarter revenue in company history.
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Company Guidance
Arm's Q2 guidance calls for revenue of $1.38 billion ± $50 million (midpoint ≈ 22% year‑over‑year), with license and other revenue expected to rise about 30% YoY and royalty revenue to grow in the low‑teens YoY; non‑GAAP operating expense is pegged at roughly $780 million and non‑GAAP EPS is $0.47 ± $0.04. Management reiterated confidence in the Arm AGI CPU opportunity (initial $1 billion target, demand now north of $2 billion) and said AGI CPU first‑generation gross margins are expected in the high‑30s to low‑40s range with a path to ~50% over a couple of years, will provide a more detailed revenue/margin update at Q3, and will begin breaking out silicon revenue once it reaches ~10% of total (expected in FY‑28); they also noted a ~$200 million quarterly license run‑rate (excluding a $193M SoftBank contribution this quarter).ARM Holdings PLC ADR Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 5.16B | 4.92B | 4.01B | 3.23B | 2.68B | 2.70B |
| Gross Profit | 4.92B | 4.55B | 3.80B | 3.00B | 2.48B | 2.48B |
| EBITDA | 1.37B | 1.41B | 902.90M | 374.00M | 841.20M | 962.50M |
| Net Income | 1.04B | 904.00M | 792.00M | 306.00M | 524.00M | 549.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 11.20B | 10.70B | 8.93B | 7.93B | 6.87B | 6.51B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.89B | 3.60B | 2.83B | 2.92B | 2.21B | 1.64B |
| Total Debt | 464.00M | 457.00M | 356.00M | 226.00M | 219.00M | 261.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.57B | 2.42B | 2.09B | 2.63B | 2.81B | 2.96B |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.63B | 8.29B | 6.84B | 5.29B | 4.05B | 3.55B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.47B | 979.00M | 178.00M | 947.00M | 646.00M | 383.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.09B | 1.52B | 397.00M | 1.09B | 739.00M | 458.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -220.00M | -325.00M | -35.00M | -516.00M | -138.00M | -619.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -751.00M | -548.00M | -202.00M | -208.00M | -42.00M | -32.00M |
ARM Holdings PLC ADR Technical Analysis
Negative
260.01
Price Trends
324.65
Negative
248.29
Negative
189.88
Positive
Market Momentum
-16.95
Positive
38.24
Neutral
43.60
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ARM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 260.01 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 278.18, below the 50-day MA of 324.65, and above the 200-day MA of 189.88, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -16.95 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.24 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.60 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ARM.
ARM Holdings PLC ADR Risk Analysis
ARM Holdings PLC ADR disclosed 80 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. ARM Holdings PLC ADR reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
ARM Holdings PLC ADR Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $791.48B | 154.59 | 8.08% | ― | 34.97% | 123.87% | |
75 Outperform | $61.82B | 19.45 | 26.14% | 1.51% | 2.37% | 13.28% | |
73 Outperform | $257.00B | 247.10 | 11.86% | ― | 25.12% | 48.03% | |
71 Outperform | $254.58B | 41.72 | 35.77% | 2.01% | 16.66% | 20.14% | |
69 Neutral | $159.18B | 16.81 | 37.33% | 2.15% | 1.87% | -16.70% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
52 Neutral | $459.66B | -42.75 | -10.76% | ― | 7.47% | 55.56% |
* Technology Sector Average
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ARM Holdings PLC ADR Corporate Events
Arm Holdings Releases Q1 FY2027 Results and Hosts Shareholder Webcast
Jul 29, 2026
Arm Holdings plc has released its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, covering the period ended June 30, 2026, via a shareholder letter published on July 29, 2026. The letter, made available on the company’s investor relations...
Arm Holdings Files June 30, 2026 Quarterly Report Highlighting Key Industry Risks
Jul 29, 2026
Arm Holdings plc has furnished a Form 6-K quarterly report to the U.S. SEC for the three months ended June 30, 2026, providing unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis. The filing highlig...
Arm Holdings Posts Fiscal 2026 Results and Hosts Webcast to Brief Investors
May 6, 2026
Arm Holdings plc reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, via a shareholder letter published on May 6, 2026, on its investor relations website and furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Com...
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