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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)1.02M
Market Cap
$1.13B
Enterprise Value$1.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$215.69M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.26
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. Volume973,696
30 Day Avg. Volume1,021,246
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)4.77
P/FCF Ratio1.01K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-916.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.63Price Target Upside99.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$122.64M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and sizable equity provide durable financial flexibility. With roughly $216M in cash and marketable securities, the company can fund R&D, support design-win cycles, and absorb semiconductor cyclicality without immediate refinancing pressure.
High Gross Margins & Licensing ModelExceptionally high gross margins reflect a scalable IP licensing model where incremental revenue drops mostly to the bottom line. This structural margin advantage supports long-term operating leverage as licensing and royalty mix expands across higher-value AI and connectivity IP.
Licensing Momentum & Strategic WinsA surge in licensing agreements, record Wi‑Fi shipments and first mass‑volume automotive AI deployment (RAV4) signal durable design‑win traction. These wins broaden end‑market exposure and create multi‑year royalty runway as customers ramp production.
Bears Say
Persistent Profitability ShortfallDespite high gross margins, negative operating and net margins indicate operating expenses outpace revenue. Ongoing losses since 2022 suggest structural work remains to convert licensing scale into sustained profitability and positive return on invested capital.
Deteriorating Cash GenerationA TTM reversal to negative operating and free cash flow raises durability concerns: continued cash burn could force slower investment, equity/dilution decisions, or drawdown of reserves if royalty ramps underperform, constraining strategic optionality over months.
Royalty Concentration & Mobile SoftnessFlat royalties and reliance on mobile shipments expose revenue timing to memory pricing, supply/channels and smartphone cycles. Until non‑mobile royalty growth meaningfully outsizes mobile volatility, royalty predictability and long‑term revenue visibility remain constrained.
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 $1.13B.
When is Ceva Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ceva Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 37 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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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$46.63 (99.08% Upside)
$46.63 (99.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CEVA Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 8.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
81.49%
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
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Ownership Overview
3.76% Insiders
19.10% Mutual Funds
27.33% Other Institutional Investors
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