Smallcap Stock CEVA Clocks Mixed Q4 Results, Royalty Revenue Gains Amid Licensing Revenue Declines

CEVA, Inc CEVA reported a fourth-quarter FY23 revenue decline of 20% year-on-year to $24.16 million, missing the consensus of $24.32 million. 

Adjusted EPS of $0.10 beat the consensus of $0.06.

Segments: Licensing, non-recurring engineering (NRE), and related revenue decreased 39.2% Y/Y to $11.8 million. Royalty revenue climbed by 13% Y/Y to $12.35 million.

The adjusted gross margin improved by 200 bps to 92%.

During the quarter, the company concluded seventeen IP license and NRE agreements. It inked two deals with OEMs and three with first-time customers.

CEVA exited the quarter with $166.54 million in cash and equivalents.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: “Our fourth quarter revenues were in line with our expectations, despite the challenges in the markets we served.”

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Price Action: CEVA shares are trading higher by 18.60% at $23.95 on the last check Wednesday.