Technology Company Surprises with Better Results Than Expected

  • Ceva shares increased by 24% to $19.93
  • Second-quarter loss was less than expected at $291,000 or 1 cent a share
  • Revenue for the quarter was $28.4 million
  • Licensing and related revenue up 28% year-over-year to $17.3 million
  • Royalty revenue increased by 19% to $11.2 million
  • 461 million units shipped, a 24% increase from last year

Ceva shares surged by 24% to $19.93 after the technology company reported a lower-than-expected loss for the second quarter. The company posted a quarterly loss of $291,000 or 1 cent per share, compared to a loss of $5.8 million or 25 cents per share in the same period last year. Analysts polled by FactSet had anticipated a loss of $3.2 million or 13 cents per share. Revenue for the quarter reached $28.4 million, up from $22.9 million in the previous year and higher than the expected $24.5 million. Licensing and related revenue amounted to $17.3 million, representing a 28% increase year-over-year. Royalty revenue was $11.2 million, up by 19% compared to last year’s figures. The company shipped 461 million units, marking a 24% growth from the same period in the previous year.

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Public Companies: Ceva (CEVA)
Key People: Chris Wack (Author)


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Financial Markets Impacted: Ceva shares
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses Ceva’s financial performance and its impact on the company’s stock price, as well as analyst expectations for revenue and earnings.
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Move Size: The market move size mentioned in this article is 24%.
Sector: Technology
Direction: Up
Magnitude: Medium
Affected Instruments: Stocks

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