Ceva Inc (CEVA)
NASDAQ:CEVA
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CEVA Stock Chart & Stats
$23.42
-$0.97(-2.93%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$23.42
-$0.97(-2.93%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.02 - $51.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume49.70K
Average Volume (3M)1.04M
Market Cap
$1.28B
Enterprise Value$1.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$215.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.21
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.45
Shares Outstanding27,859,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,197,049
30 Day Avg. Volume1,035,569
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.60
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)4.77
P/FCF Ratio1.01K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-815.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$44.75Price Target Upside91.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$122.63M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage And Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.05) gives CEVA durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, sustain licensing commercialization cycles and absorb royalty timing volatility. This reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investment over the next 2–6 months.
Very High Gross Margins And Licensing GrowthExceptionally high gross margins (mid-80s) combined with an 18% licensing revenue jump indicate that the core IP business scales profitably on revenue growth. Durable margin structure supports long-term operating leverage as licensing expands across non-mobile end markets.
Strategic Product Wins And Portfolio DiversificationA steady pipeline of meaningful design wins across connectivity, satellite, UWB and automotive AI creates multi-market royalty optionality. Mass-volume automotive deployment and combo-chip wins materially diversify end-market exposure and raise likelihood of sustained royalty streams.
Bears Say
Ongoing GAAP Losses And Negative MarginsDespite high gross margins, continuing negative operating and net margins show operating expenses outpace core profitability. Persistent GAAP losses impair free cash generation and constrain the company's ability to convert its capital base into sustained earnings over the medium term.
Cash Flow Deterioration And Recent Cash UsageA TTM reversal to negative operating and free cash flow signals renewed cash burn risk; this undermines the balance sheet over time if losses persist and limits ability to self-fund growth, making performance sensitive to royalty timing and customer ramps.
Royalty Concentration And End‑market Shipment WeaknessFlat royalties and steep unit declines in Bluetooth and industrial IoT highlight exposure to shipment cycles and product mix shifts. Reliance on royalty timing and a few end markets raises revenue volatility and could delay durable royalty-led cash flow recovery.
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CEVA FAQ
What was Ceva Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ceva Inc lowest stock price was $17.02 and its highest was $51.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Ceva Inc’s market cap?
Ceva Inc’s market cap is $1.28B.
When is Ceva Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ceva Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Ceva Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Ceva Inc released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.018 by $0.022.
Is Ceva Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ceva Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ceva Inc pay dividends?
Ceva Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Ceva Inc’s EPS estimate?
Ceva Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.07.
How many shares outstanding does Ceva Inc have?
Ceva Inc has 27,859,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ceva Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ceva Inc reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.018. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.379%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ceva Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CEVA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ceva Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$44.75 (91.08% Upside)
$44.75 (91.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CEVA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 23.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
116.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
25.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ceva Inc
CEVA, Inc. is a global provider of intellectual property (IP) for advanced wireless connectivity and intelligent sensing solutions, serving semiconductor manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company specializes in developing and licensing a broad range of digital signal processors (DSPs), AI accelerators, wireless communication platforms, and complementary software. These offerings are engineered to support applications such as sensor data integration, image enhancement, machine vision, voice command processing, and artificial intelligence. CEVA's extensive IP portfolio features DSP-driven platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT, and infrastructure environments, alongside sophisticated imaging and computer vision capabilities for all camera-enabled devices. They also offer ultra-low power audio, voice, and speech processing, including always-on sensing functionalities for a wide spectrum of IoT markets. Furthermore, their solutions include sensor fusion software and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) technologies, specifically designed for hearables, wearables, augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) systems, personal computers, robotics, remote controls, and other IoT applications. The company also provides comprehensive wireless IoT IP, encompassing standards like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (4/5/6/6E), Ultra-wideband (UWB), and Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT). Customers integrate CEVA's technologies into their Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and Application-Specific Standard Products (ASSPs). These ultimately enable a vast array of end products across the mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace and defense, and broader Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. CEVA delivers its DSP cores, platforms, and AI processors as hardware description language (HDL) definitions. To facilitate partner development, the company also provides essential development platforms, software development kits (SDKs), and debugging tools, which streamline system design and software integration. Technology licensing is handled through a direct sales force. Incorporated in 1999 and formerly known as ParthusCeva, Inc. until its rebranding in December 2003, CEVA, Inc. is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
CEVA Company Deck
CEVA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive execution story: top‑line growth (+11% YoY), an 18% increase in licensing revenue, record Wi‑Fi volume (+158% YoY), multiple strategic wins (Bluetooth HDT full‑stack, NTN, UWB, automotive AI in Toyota RAV4) and an upgraded full‑year outlook and margin expansion targets. Offsetting items include flat total royalties (mobile softness), declines in Bluetooth and industrial IoT unit shipments, and wider GAAP losses in the quarter. On balance the operational momentum, high margins, strong licensing pipeline and upgraded guidance outweigh the near‑term royalty and unit headwinds.View all CEVA earnings summariesCEVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$44.75
▲(91.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.76% Insiders
18.51% Mutual Funds
27.33% Other Institutional Investors
17.90% Public Companies and
Individual Investors