Ceva, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- Total revenue of $25.7 million, up 6% sequentially
- 4 licensing deals signed for NeuPro NPUs, marking pivotal moment for Ceva's AI business
- 2 strategic automotive IP agreements secured with U.S. companies for V2X and 4D radar
- Ceva-powered device shipments of 488 million units in the quarter, including record cellular IoT and Wi-Fi 6 shipments
- Surpassed 20 billion Ceva-powered device milestone, underscoring technology leadership and deep industry partnerships for more than two decades
- Repurchased 300,000 shares of Ceva stock for approximately $6.2 million during the quarter
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was $25.7 million, compared to $28.4 million reported for the second quarter of 2024. Licensing and related revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was $15.0 million, compared to $17.3 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was $10.7 million, compared to $11.2 million reported for the second quarter of 2024.
Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: "We are pleased by the second quarter results, driven by expanded AI licensing deals and good execution across our 3 pillars use cases – connect, sense and infer – coupled with a sequential growth in royalties. Our AI business continues to scale, with four new NPU agreements signed during the quarter - marking a pivotal moment in customer adoption and underscoring the growing demand for our industry-leading edge AI technologies. These wins, along with reaching 20 billion Ceva-powered devices shipped milestone, reinforce Ceva's position as the leader in wireless connectivity IP and as a trusted partner for the smart edge era. Our business is well-positioned to deliver sequential and year-over-year growth in the second half of this year."
During the quarter, 13 IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including edge AI NPUs for consumer devices and communications acceleration in cloud infrastructure, vehicle-2-everything (V2X) communications and 4D radar for automotive, Bluetooth for industrial and consumer devices and spatial audio for consumer earbuds and headsets. Five of the deals signed were with first-time customers and four of the deals were with OEM customers.
GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2025 was 86%, as compared to 90% in the second quarter of 2024. GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $4.5 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $0.04 million for the same period in 2024. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $3.7 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $0.3 million reported for the same period in 2024. GAAP diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2025 was $0.15, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.01 for the same period in 2024.
Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2025 was 87%, as compared to 91% for the same period in 2024. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2025 was $0.8 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating income of $4.4 million reported for the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the second quarter of 2025 were $1.8 million and $0.07, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share of $4.2 million and $0.17, respectively, reported for the second quarter of 2024.
Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, added: "Demand for our AI NPUs underpinned our licensing business in the quarter, with total licensing revenue exceeding $15 million for the fifth consecutive quarter. In royalties, consumer IoT shipments continued to grow, supported by record highs in cellular IoT and Wi-Fi 6. We remain focused on disciplined expense management and delivering improved profitability. In addition, we were active in our share repurchase program during the quarter, buying back 300,000 shares for approximately $6.2 million."
Ceva Conference Call
On August 11, 2025, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.
The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:
- U.S. Participants : Dial 1-844-435-0316 (Access Code : Ceva)
- International Participants: Dial +1-412-317-6365 (Access Code: Ceva)
The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://app.webinar.net/QYyg6d46Eeb. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register.
For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 1439858) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 18, 2025. The replay will also be available at Ceva's web site at www.ceva-ip.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Ceva to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include statements the continued scaling of our AI business, Ceva's positioning as a leader in wireless connectivity IP and a trusted partner for the smart edge era, and expectations regarding sequential growth for the second half of the year. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing Ceva results include: the effect of intense industry competition; the ability of Ceva's technologies and products incorporating Ceva's technologies to achieve market acceptance; Ceva's ability to meet changing needs of end-users and evolving market demands; the cyclical nature of and general economic conditions in the semiconductor industry; Ceva's ability to diversify its royalty streams and license revenues; Ceva's ability to continue to generate significant revenues from the handset baseband market and to penetrate new markets; instability and disruptions related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. Ceva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarters of 2025 and 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $0.2 million and (b) amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.1 million.
Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million and (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with asset acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with asset acquisition.
Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the second quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with asset acquisition and (d) $0.2 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with asset acquisition and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.
About Ceva, Inc.
At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today's most advanced smart edge products. From wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 20 billion of the world's most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.
Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.
Ceva is committed to being a responsible and respected global corporate citizen and a more sustainable company in the countries where we have operations and employees. We adhere to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and emphasize and focus on environmental controls, resource conservation and recycling and the welfare of our employees.
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Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS – U.S. GAAP | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data | ||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
Revenues: | ||||
Licensing and related revenues | $ 15,022 | $ 17,278 | $ 30,064 | $ 28,692 |
Royalties | 10,656 | 11,159 | 19,859 | 21,817 |
Total revenues | 25,678 | 28,437 | 49,923 | 50,509 |
Cost of revenues | 3,549 | 2,933 | 7,036 | 5,436 |
Gross profit | 22,129 | 25,504 | 42,887 | 45,073 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Research and development, net | 18,758 | 18,758 | 36,367 | 36,749 |
Sales and marketing | 3,322 | 3,095 | 6,771 | 5,911 |
General and administrative | 4,381 | 3,537 | 8,314 | 7,109 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 150 | 149 | 299 | 299 |
Total operating expenses | 26,611 | 25,539 | 51,751 | 50,068 |
Operating loss | (4,482) | (35) | (8,864) | (4,995) |
Financial income, net | 2,121 | 1,406 | 4,221 | 2,663 |
Revaluation of marketable equity securities | (208) | (58) | (262) | (118) |
Income (loss) before taxes on income | (2,569) | 1,313 | (4,905) | (2,450) |
Income tax expense | 1,135 | 1,604 | 2,126 | 3,289 |
Net loss | $ (3,704) | $ (291) | $ (7,031) | $ (5,739) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.15) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.24) |
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share (in thousands): | ||||
Basic and diluted | 23,898 | 23,628 | 23,832 | 23,568 |
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | ||||
U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts | ||||
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP net loss | $ (3,704) | $ (291) | $ (7,031) | $ (5,739) |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues | 166 | 191 | 325 | 394 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses | 2,673 | 2,438 | 5,139 | 4,445 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses | 598 | 451 | 1,164 | 816 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses | 1,465 | 820 | 2,597 | 1,816 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses | 209 | 278 | 417 | 556 |
Costs associated with asset acquisition | 144 | 252 | 288 | 532 |
Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities | 208 | 58 | 262 | 118 |
Non-GAAP net income | $ 1,759 | $ 4,197 | $ 3,161 | $ 2,938 |
GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net loss and loss per share (in thousands) | 23,898 | 23,628 | 23,832 | 23,568 |
Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands) | 1,763 | 1,482 | 1,690 | 1,421 |
Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the above (in thousands) | 25,661 | 25,110 | 25,522 | 24,989 |
GAAP diluted loss per share | $ (0.15) | $ (0.01) | $ (0.30) | $ (0.24) |
Equity-based compensation expense | $ 0.19 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.32 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 |
Costs associated with asset acquisition | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.02 |
Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities | $ 0.01 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.00 |
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ 0.07 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 |
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP Operating loss | $ (4,482) | $ (35) | $ (8,864) | $ (4,995) |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues | 166 | 191 | 325 | 394 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses | 2,673 | 2,438 | 5,139 | 4,445 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses | 598 | 451 | 1,164 | 816 |
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses | 1,465 | 820 | 2,597 | 1,816 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses | 209 | 278 | 417 | 556 |
Costs associated with asset acquisition | 144 | 252 | 288 | 532 |
Total non-GAAP Operating Income | $ 773 | $ 4,395 | $ 1,066 | $ 3,564 |
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
June 30, | June 30, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | |
GAAP Gross Profit | $ 22,129 | $ 25,504 | $ 42,887 | $ 45,073 |
GAAP Gross Margin | 86 % | 90 % | 86 % | 89 % |
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues | 166 | 191 | 325 | 394 |
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses | 59 | 129 | 118 | 257 |
Total Non-GAAP Gross profit | 22,354 | 25,824 | 43,330 | 45,724 |
Non-GAAP Gross Margin | 87 % | 91 % | 87 % | 91 % |
Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES | |||
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||
June 30, | December 31, | ||
2025 | 2024 (*) | ||
Unaudited | Unaudited | ||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 29,082 | $ 18,498 | |
Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits | 128,422 | 145,146 | |
Trade receivables, net | 11,832 | 15,969 | |
Unbilled receivables | 24,851 | 21,240 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 14,621 | 15,488 | |
Total current assets | 208,808 | 216,341 | |
Long-term assets: | |||
Severance pay fund | 7,864 | 7,161 | |
Deferred tax assets, net | 1,630 | 1,456 | |
Property and equipment, net | 6,484 | 6,877 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4,645 | 5,811 | |
Investment in marketable equity securities | 50 | 312 | |
Goodwill | 58,308 | 58,308 | |
Intangible assets, net | 1,460 | 1,877 | |
Other long-term assets | 13,593 | 10,805 | |
Total assets | $ 302,842 | $ 308,948 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Trade payables | $ 1,771 | $ 1,125 | |
Deferred revenues | 3,212 | 3,599 | |
Accrued expenses and other payables | 17,749 | 23,207 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 1,610 | 2,598 | |
Total current liabilities | 24,342 | 30,529 | |
Long-term liabilities: | |||
Accrued severance pay | 8,155 | 7,365 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 2,755 | 2,963 | |
Other accrued liabilities | 1,698 | 1,535 | |
Total liabilities | 36,950 | 42,392 | |
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Common stock | 24 | 24 | |
Additional paid in-capital | 267,743 | 259,891 | |
Treasury stock | (5,874) | (3,222) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 344 | (1,330) | |
Retained earnings | 3,655 | 11,193 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 265,892 | 266,556 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 302,842 | $ 308,948 | |
(*) Derived from audited financial statements. |
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