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Ceva has fallen nearly 19% in a month despite Q2 beats and solid growth, but its premium valuation suggests investors may want to wait before buying.

Shares of Ceva (CEVA - Free Report) have been struggling lately and have lost 12.7% over the past two weeks. However, a hammer chart pattern was formed in its last trading session, which could mean that the stock found support with bulls being able to counteract the bears. So, it could witness a trend reversal down the road.

The formation of a hammer pattern is considered a technical indication of nearing a bottom with likely subsiding of selling pressure. But this is not the only factor that makes a bullish case for the stock. On the fundamental side, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates for this chip designer enhances its prospects of a trend reversal.

Understanding Hammer Chart and the Technique to Trade ItThis is one of the popular price patterns in candlestick charting. A minor difference between the opening and closing prices forms a small candle body, and a higher difference between the low of the day and the open or close forms a long lower wick (or vertical line). The length of the lower wick being at least twice the length of the real body, the candle resembles a 'hammer.'

In simple terms, during a downtrend, with bears having absolute control, a stock usually opens lower compared to the previous day's close, and again closes lower. On the day the hammer pattern is formed, maintaining the downtrend, the stock makes a new low. However, after eventually finding support at the low of the day, some amount of buying interest emerges, pushing the stock up to close the session near or slightly above its opening price.

When it occurs at the bottom of a downtrend, this pattern signals that the bears might have lost control over the price. And, the success of bulls in stopping the price from falling further indicates a potential trend reversal.

Hammer candles can occur on any timeframe -- such as one-minute, daily, weekly -- and are utilized by both short-term as well as long-term investors.

Like every technical indicator, the hammer chart pattern has its limitations. Particularly, as the strength of a hammer depends on its placement on the chart, it should always be used in conjunction with other bullish indicators.

Here's What Increases the Odds of a Turnaround for CEVAAn upward trend in earnings estimate revisions that CEVA has been witnessing lately can certainly be considered a bullish indicator on the fundamental side. That's because empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 2.9%. What it means is that the sell-side analysts covering CEVA are majorly in agreement that the company will report better earnings than they predicted earlier.

If this is not enough, you should note that CEVA currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. And stocks carrying a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 usually outperform the market. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Moreover, the Zacks Rank has proven to be an excellent timing indicator, helping investors identify precisely when a company's prospects are beginning to improve. So, for the shares of Ceva, a Zacks Rank of 2 is a more conclusive fundamental indication of a potential turnaround.

CEVA, Inc. shows accelerating revenue growth, with Q2 revenues up 12.8% year-over-year and 2026 guidance of 13–15%. Licensing revenues rose 21%, signaling potential future royalty growth as device shipments increased 18%, though product mix may pressure margins. EPS declined due to a 17% increase in outstanding shares, raising dilution concerns despite rising non-GAAP net income.

Ceva Inc (NASDAQ:CEVA) on Monday posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.

The company reported quarterly earnings of 8 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 7 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $29.033 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $28.170 million.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, said, “We delivered another strong quarter, with revenue increasing 13% year over year, fueled by licensing and related revenue growing 21% to its highest level in three years. These results reflect the growing strategic importance of proven silicon and software IP as customers accelerate increasingly complex AI and connectivity technologies that enable Physical AI.”

CEVA shares gained 1.2% to $32.29 in pre-market trading.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on CEVA following earnings announcement.

Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $45 to $49. Oppenheimer analyst Martin Yang maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $42 to $38. Considering buying CEVA stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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Ceva (CEVA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +14.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chip designer would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.04, delivering a surprise of +100%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

Ceva, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry, posted revenues of $29.03 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.08%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $25.68 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Ceva shares have added about 79.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13.3%.

What's Next for Ceva?While Ceva has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ceva was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.16 on $31.6 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.53 on $122.56 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Software is currently in the top 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Salesforce (CRM - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 26.

This customer-management software developer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.27 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Salesforce's revenues are expected to be $11.3 billion, up 10.4% from the year-ago quarter.

Company posts highest licensing and related revenues in three years on strong AI and connectivity demand

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter Highlights: *

Ceva reported Q2 2026 revenue of $29M and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.08, with licensing revenue up 21% YoY to a three-year high of $18.2M. Ceva-powered device shipments reached 567M units, up 16% YoY. Strategic wins included an NPU agreement with a leading global AI and computing platform company and adoption of a Ceva-based wireless chip by a high-volume U.S. semiconductor company. View the infographic for more. Total revenues of $29.0 million, up 13%. Licensing and related revenues of $18.2 million, up 21% and the highest in three years. Ten IP licensing agreements, including two with first-time customers and two directly with OEMs. Royalty revenues of $10.8 million, up 1% year over year and 17% sequentially, supported by strong wireless connectivity shipments, continued ramp of automotive AI programs and improving smartphone royalties. Non-GAAP operating income of $3.1 million and non-GAAP operating margin of 11%, compared with $0.8 million and 3%. *Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the second quarter 2025.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented, "We delivered another strong quarter, with revenue increasing 13% year over year, fueled by licensing and related revenue growing 21% to its highest level in three years. These results reflect the growing strategic importance of proven silicon and software IP as customers accelerate increasingly complex AI and connectivity technologies that enable Physical AI.

Our agreement signed in the quarter with a leading global AI and computing platform company represents an important expansion of our AI customer base. By combining hardware IP, software and system-level expertise, Ceva can deepen its role in customer designs, increase its content opportunity and support larger, longer-term relationships."

Business and Market Highlights

Licensing momentum during the quarter was led by the selection of Ceva's NeuPro-M NPU IP for next-generation custom AI silicon by a leading global AI and computing platform company. The engagement expands Ceva's AI licensing business into a new category of platform customer that controls both the hardware and operating-system environment.

Ceva also saw increased adoption of its diverse portfolio of broader connectivity solutions. A high-volume U.S. semiconductor company added to its portfolio a third-party chip based on Ceva's Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy IP that was originally developed with another Ceva customer. Separately, an existing U.S. customer expanded its license from an individual baseband component IP to Ceva's complete baseband processing subsystem.

Overall, Ceva signed ten licensing agreements during the quarter, including two with first-time customers and two directly with OEMs. Additional connectivity agreements were signed with customers across the U.S., Europe, China and the broader Asia-Pacific. Ceva also launched RealSpace Elevate, extending its Microsoft-certified spatial audio technology into the PC gaming market.

Other Second Quarter financial data: *

GAAP gross margin was 87%, as compared to GAAP gross margin of 86% GAAP operating loss was $2.1 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $4.5 million GAAP net loss was $2.9 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $3.7 million GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.10, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.15 Non-GAAP gross margin was 88%, as compared to non-GAAP gross margin of 87% Non-GAAP operating income was $3.1 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating income of $0.8 million Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.3 million and $0.08, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.8 million and $0.07, respectively *Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the second quarter 2025.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, added, "Licensing and related revenues reached $18.2 million in the quarter, while trailing-twelve-month licensing and related revenues increased 13% to $69.6 million, demonstrating sustained momentum in the business. Combined with improving royalty trends and disciplined expense management, this drove non-GAAP operating margin to 11%, up from 3% a year ago, demonstrating the operating leverage inherent in our business model."

Ceva Conference Call

On August 10, 2026, 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/P3eXEg0zQLb. Please go to the website 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 +1 855-669-9658 or +1 412-317-0088 (access code: 9794488) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on August 17, 2026. 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 about Ceva's positioning for future growth and to serve as a foundational technology provider for intelligent, connected devices, licensing agreement wins, future industry demand, our market position for the future and future growth in the demand of our products, our forecast of financial measures for the following quarter and 2026, our long term targets and underlying assumptions, our future investments, expectations about future market, the success of our strategies and agreements, visibility into future revenue streams, and Ceva's focus on expense management and profitability improvement. 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 lengthy sales cycle for IP and related solutions; Ceva's ability to diversify royalty streams and license revenues; geopolitical risks and instability, including the impact of tariffs and other trade measures and potential disruptions related to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business and industry, 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.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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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,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Revenues:

Licensing and related revenues

$  18,221

$  15,022

$  36,041

$  30,064

Royalties

10,812

10,656

20,016

19,859

Total revenues

29,033

25,678

56,057

49,923

Cost of revenues

3,646

3,549

7,375

7,036

Gross profit

25,387

22,129

48,682

42,887

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net

19,332

18,758

39,169

36,367

Sales and marketing

3,279

3,322

7,045

6,771

General and administrative

4,743

4,381

9,403

8,314

Amortization of intangible assets

109

150

226

299

Total operating expenses

27,463

26,611

55,843

51,751

Operating loss

(2,076)

(4,482)

(7,161)

(8,864)

Financial income, net

978

2,121

2,855

4,221

Remeasurement of marketable equity securities

24

(208)

88

(262)

Loss before taxes on income

(1,074)

(2,569)

(4,218)

(4,905)

Income tax expense

1,836

1,135

3,151

2,126

Net loss

$  (2,910)

$  (3,704)

$  (7,369)

$  (7,031)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$   (0.10)

$  (0.15)

$  (0.26)

$  (0.30)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share (in thousands):

Basic and diluted

27,996

23,898

27,838

23,832

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP net loss

$  (2,910)

$  (3,704)

$  (7,369)

$  (7,031)

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

178

166

360

325

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses

2,658

2,673

5,521

5,139

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses

713

598

1,430

1,164

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses

1,622

1,465

3,232

2,597

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

(42)

209

134

417

Costs associated with asset acquisition

60

144

121

288

Loss (income) associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities

(24)

208

(88)

262

Non-GAAP net income

$  2,255

$  1,759

$  3,341

$  3,161

GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net loss per share (in thousands)

27,996

23,898

27,838

23,832

Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)

1,808

1,763

1,809

1,690

Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the above (in thousands)

29,804

25,661

29,647

25,522

GAAP diluted loss per share

$  (0.10)

$  (0.15)

$  (0.26)

$  (0.30)

Equity-based compensation expense

$  0.18

$  0.19

$  0.37

$  0.38

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

$  0.00

$  0.01

$  0.00

$  0.02

Costs associated with asset acquisition

$  0.00

$  0.01

$  0.00

$  0.01

Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities

$  0.00

$  0.01

$  0.00

$  0.01

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$  0.08

$  0.07

$  0.11

$  0.12

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP operating loss

$  (2,076)

$  (4,482)

$  (7,161)

$  (8,864)

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

178

166

360

325

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses

2,658

2,673

5,521

5,139

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses

713

598

1,430

1,164

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses

1,622

1,465

3,232

2,597

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

(42)

209

134

417

Costs associated with asset acquisition

60

144

121

288

Total non-GAAP operating income

$  3,113

$  773

$  3,637

$  1,066

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP gross profit

$  25,387

$  22,129

$  48,682

$  42,887

GAAP gross margin

87 %

86 %

87 %

86 %

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

178

166

360

325

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

(151)

59

(92)

118

Total non-GAAP gross profit

$  25,414

$  22,354

$  48,950

$  43,330

Non-GAAP gross margin

88 %

87 %

87 %

87 %

Three months ended

Six months ended

June 30,

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP operating expenses

$ 27,463

$26,611

$55,843

$51,751

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses

(2,658)

(2,673)

(5,521)

(5,139)

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses

(713)

(598)

(1,430)

(1,164)

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses

(1,622)

(1,465)

(3,232)

(2,597)

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

(109)

(150)

(226)

(299)

Costs associated with asset acquisition

(60)

(144)

(121)

(288)

Total non-GAAP operating expenses

$  22,301

$  21,581

$  45,313

$  42,264

CEVA, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025 (*)

Unaudited

Unaudited

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$  44,301

$  40,586

Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits

176,419

181,397

Trade receivables, net

22,312

19,495

Unbilled receivables

24,403

29,860

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

15,747

13,498

Total current assets

283,182

284,836

Long-term assets:

Severance pay fund

7,615

7,530

Deferred tax assets, net

228

257

Property and equipment, net

8,784

7,054

Operating lease right-of-use assets

17,068

17,486

Investment in marketable equity securities

143

55

Goodwill

58,308

58,308

Intangible assets, net

700

1,044

Other long-term assets

15,861

11,686

Total assets

$ 391,889

$ 388,256

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Trade payables

$  1,540

$  2,418

Deferred revenues

2,692

3,496

Accrued expenses and other payables

21,084

21,026

Operating lease liabilities

2,662

1,743

Total current liabilities

27,978

28,683

Long-term liabilities:

     Accrued severance pay

7,832

7,690

Operating lease liabilities

14,762

14,388

Other accrued liabilities

1,072

1,037

Total liabilities

51,644

51,798

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock

28

28

Additional paid in-capital

348,469

337,966

Treasury stock

0

(1,591)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(859)

79

Accumulated deficit

(7,393)

(24)

Total stockholders' equity

340,245

336,458

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 391,889

$ 388,256

(*) Derived from audited financial statements.

The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures in the press release is useful to investors in analyzing the results for the quarters ended June 30, 2026, and 2025 because the exclusion of the applicable expenses may provide a meaningful analysis of the Company's core operating results and comparison of quarterly results. Further, the Company believes it is useful for investors to understand how the expenses associated with the application of FASB ASC No. 718 are reflected in its statements of income. The reconciliation of financial measures should be reviewed in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and are intended to provide additional insight into the Company's operations that, when viewed with its GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, offer a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business. The reconciliation of financial measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's reported GAAP results.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to the Company's results computed in accordance with GAAP.

SOURCE Ceva, Inc.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Aug 4th, 2026

Ceva (NASDAQ:CEVA – Get Free Report) and Peraso (NASDAQ:PRSO – Get Free Report) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings and valuation.

Insider and Institutional Ownership 85.4% of Ceva shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.6% of Peraso shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of Ceva shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Peraso shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility Ceva has a beta of 1.99, indicating that its share price is 99% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Peraso has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings This table compares Ceva and Peraso”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ceva $109.60 million 8.46 -$10.64 million ($0.45) -73.93 Peraso $12.19 million 0.86 -$4.75 million ($0.83) -0.86 Peraso has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ceva. Ceva is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Peraso, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability This table compares Ceva and Peraso’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ceva -10.47% -3.42% -2.98% Peraso -73.00% -170.96% -111.61% Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Ceva and Peraso, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ceva 1 2 9 0 2.67 Peraso 1 0 1 2 3.00 Ceva currently has a consensus price target of $42.80, indicating a potential upside of 28.64%. Peraso has a consensus price target of $3.00, indicating a potential upside of 320.76%. Given Peraso’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Peraso is more favorable than Ceva.

Summary Ceva beats Peraso on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Ceva (Get Free Report)

CEVA, Inc. provides silicon and software IP solutions to semiconductor and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) companies worldwide. Its 5G mobile and infrastructure products include Ceva-XC vector digital signal processors (DSPs) for 5G handsets, 5G RAN, and general-purpose baseband processing; PentaG-RAN, an open ran platform for base station and radio; and PentaG2 – 5G NR modem platform for UE, as well as for non-handset 5G vertical markets, such as fixed wireless access, industry 4.0, robotics, and AR/VR devices. The company’s wireless IoT products comprise RivieraWaves’ Bluetooth 5dual mode and low energy platforms, RivieraWaves’ Wi-Fi platforms, ultra-wide band platforms, and Cellular IoT and RedCap platforms, as well as sense and inference processors and platforms consist of NeuPro-M neural processing unit (NPU) family; SensPro2 sensor hub AI platforms addressing imaging, vision, powertrain, and applications, including DSP processors, AI accelerators, and a software portfolio; and Ceva-BX1 and Ceva-BX2 audio AI DSPs. Its sensing and audio software comprise RealSpace spatial audio software package; WhisPro speech recognition; ClearVox, a voice front-end software package for voice-enabled devices; and CDNN, a neural network graph compiler that enables AI developers to automatically compile, optimize, and run pre-trained networks onto embedded devices. The company’s application software IP are licensed primarily to OEMs who embed it in their system on chip designs. It delivers AI DSPs and NPUs in the form of a hardware description language definition; and offers development platforms, software development kits, and software debug tools, which facilitate system design, debug, and software development. The company licenses its technology through a direct sales force. CEVA, Inc. was formerly known as ParthusCeva, Inc. and changed its name to CEVA, Inc. in December 2003. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

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Peraso Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, develops, markets, and sells semiconductor devices and modules. The company's products include millimeter wavelength (mmWave) ICs, including baseband IC, various mmWave radio frequency, integrated circuits, as well as associated antenna technology; and mmWave antenna modules. It also provides accelerator engine products, comprising bandwidth engine for high-performance applications where throughput is critical; and quad partition rate, which allows for parallel accesses to multiple partitions of the memory simultaneously. Its mmWave products are used for various applications, such as multi-gigabit point-to-point (PtMP) wireless links; and fixed wireless access in the 5G operating bands, as well as consumer applications, such as wireless video streaming, and untethered augmented reality and virtual reality. The company also licenses intellectual property, as well as offers non-recurring engineering services. It markets its products through direct sales personnel, as well as sells representatives and distributors. The company was formerly knowns as MoSys, Inc. and changed its name to Peraso Inc. in December 2021. Peraso Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is based in San Jose, California.

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NeuPro-M chosen as NPU IP foundation for custom AI silicon program, enabling OS-to-silicon optimization for next-generation intelligent computing devices

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced a landmark AI licensing deal with a major U.S. software and AI platform company for a custom AI silicon program targeting next-generation intelligent computing devices. The agreement extends Ceva's customer base beyond traditional semiconductor companies and device OEMs to include software platform companies that are increasingly designing custom silicon to optimize performance, power and area (PPA) and the overall user experience.

Ceva's NeuPro-M neural processing unit (NPU) has been licensed by a major U.S. software and AI platform company for a custom AI silicon program. NeuPro-M provides scalable AI acceleration for advanced on-device inference, enabling power-efficient execution of generative AI, multimodal AI and other AI workloads in next-generation intelligent computing devices. "The decision by one of the industry's leading software and AI platform companies to build custom AI silicon on NeuPro-M reflects a broader shift toward AI-first computing architectures," said Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva. "Intelligent devices are increasingly expected to sense, reason and act locally, driving demand for AI acceleration that delivers high performance within strict power and thermal constraints. As AI workloads become increasingly distributed across cloud and edge devices, platform companies are optimizing the entire stack, from silicon and software frameworks to operating system integration and user experience. We view this as one of the most strategically significant AI licensing agreements in Ceva's history, reflecting the growing role of AI acceleration in shaping the future of computing."

Leading technology platform companies increasingly recognize that custom AI silicon is essential to optimize performance, power efficiency and full-stack control at scale. For companies that own both the operating system and the hardware platform, co-designing silicon and software creates a decisive advantage: tighter OS-to-silicon optimization enables greater performance and power efficiency that off-the-shelf processors cannot deliver, particularly in portable edge computing devices where thermal and battery constraints are unforgiving. Just as CPUs defined general-purpose computing and GPUs accelerated graphics and parallel workloads, AI acceleration is emerging as a third foundational layer of the computing stack, driving a new generation of custom inference silicon and positioning NPUs as a core architectural element of future intelligent computing platforms.

The customer selected NeuPro-M to provide scalable, power-efficient AI acceleration for advanced on-device inference workloads. The architecture enables efficient execution of generative AI, multimodal AI, emerging agentic AI workloads and other machine learning applications while operating within the power, area and thermal constraints of intelligent edge computing devices. NeuPro-M enables customers to integrate advanced AI capabilities directly into custom silicon architectures, providing the flexibility to co-optimize performance, power efficiency and user experience across the full hardware and software stack. As part of the program, Ceva collaborated closely with the customer to implement advanced neural network optimizations tailored to its target AI workloads, further improving inference efficiency and performance.

About NeuPro
Ceva's NeuPro family of AI NPUs delivers scalable AI acceleration from ultra-low-power embedded devices to advanced intelligent computing platforms. Together with Ceva's industry-leading wireless connectivity, sensing and AI technologies, NeuPro forms a core pillar of the company's Physical AI strategy, enabling devices that Connect, Sense and Infer. Today, more than 2 billion devices incorporating Ceva technologies ship annually across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial IoT and mobile markets, with NeuPro licensing momentum continuing to expand across consumer, industrial, automotive, infrastructure and computing applications.

NeuPro-M IP is available for licensing. For more information, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-neupro-m/.  

About Ceva, Inc.
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Recognition reflects Panush's leadership in anticipating the shift to hybrid AI inference and aligning Ceva's Connect, Sense and Infer portfolio to enable intelligent processing at the edge

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Amir Panush, has been named "Artificial Intelligence Company CEO of the Year" in the 9th annual AI Breakthrough Awards program, which recognizes the world's most innovative companies, technologies and leaders in the artificial intelligence market.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, named "Artificial Intelligence Company CEO of the Year" in the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards program, recognizing his leadership in enabling Physical AI at the intelligent edge Panush was recognized for his leadership in identifying and acting on a fundamental shift in how AI inference is deployed. Rather than a simple migration from cloud to edge, the industry is moving toward a hybrid model in which AI processing is distributed across cloud and local devices, with the right model running in the right place at the right time. He made the strategic call to align Ceva's connectivity, sensing and inference technologies into a cohesive portfolio built to enable the local half of that equation, equipping edge devices to handle inference on-device where power, latency, cost and privacy requirements make cloud processing impractical.

"This award reflects the dedication of the entire Ceva team and the trust our customers place in us as their IP partner," said Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva. "AI inference is increasingly a distributed challenge. The cloud will always play a role, but billions of connected devices need to sense, reason and act locally. We built our portfolio to address exactly that need, and the market is now moving squarely in that direction."

Central to that strategy is Ceva's AI Fabric portfolio, an integrated set of silicon and software IP spanning connectivity, sensing and inference that provides the essential building blocks for accelerating the development of Physical AI systems. Through its Connect, Sense and Infer technology pillars, Ceva's IP enables devices to communicate, perceive their environment and perform intelligent local processing as part of a broader hybrid AI architecture.

The strategy is translating into tangible market momentum. Ceva has secured more than a dozen NeuPro NPU IP licensing wins spanning consumer IoT, industrial, automotive, infrastructure and PC applications, with customers actively designing Ceva's edge AI processors into the next generation of AI-enabled products. This emerging pipeline sits alongside Ceva's established scale: today, more than 2 billion devices incorporating Ceva technologies ship annually across consumer electronics, automotive, industrial IoT and mobile markets.

"Amir has demonstrated exceptional leadership in positioning Ceva at the forefront of the edge AI revolution," said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, AI Breakthrough. "By anticipating where AI inference was heading and building the portfolio to support it, he has helped enable a new generation of intelligent devices that can understand and interact with the world around them."

About AI Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AI Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Artificial Intelligence technologies, services, companies and products. The AI Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of AI companies and products in categories including Agentic AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Robotics, AI Hardware, Computer Vision and more. For more information visit AIBreakthroughAwards.com.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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RealSpace™ Elevate, a licensable Windows APO, enables OEMs to create differentiated, branded spatial audio experiences while reducing development cost and complexity

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced RealSpace™ Elevate for Windows, a Microsoft-certified, licensable Windows Audio Processing Object (APO) that enables gaming headset and PC OEMs to deliver fully customizable spatial audio experiences for gaming and entertainment content. RealSpace Elevate expands Ceva's Sense portfolio of audio and sensing technologies, enabling OEMs to deliver richer user experiences across consumer devices.

Ceva RealSpace Elevate delivers Microsoft-Certified spatial audio for PC gaming headsets, enabling OEMs to differentiate with premium 3D sound experiences. As spatial audio becomes a standard feature in PC gaming, OEMs are facing increasing challenges balancing performance, differentiation, cost, and integration complexity. Existing approaches, ranging from built-in OS or game engine solutions to third-party branded applications, often limit customization, increase cost, or result in fragmented user experiences not optimized for individual OEM headset product lines.

Delivered as a production-ready Windows APO, RealSpace Elevate addresses these challenges by providing an optimal balance between ease of deployment and OEM control. Unlike OS-level solutions that offer limited differentiation or branded third-party applications that restrict customization and increase end-user cost, RealSpace Elevate enables OEMs to fully control the user experience, create custom-tuned audio experiences, and integrate spatial audio as a core part of their gaming headset offering.

"Immersive spatial audio has become the primary battleground for differentiation in gaming headsets, but the cost and complexity of developing a proprietary software stack from scratch remains a major bottleneck for OEMs," said Neil Shah, VP Research & Co-Founder of Counterpoint Research. "Ceva's RealSpace Elevate, a Microsoft-certified, production-ready APO, gives OEMs full control over tuning, branding and user experience while accelerating time-to-market and unlocking the next tier of differentiation."

Built on Ceva's proven RealSpace spatial audio technology, the solution delivers precise sound localization and natural externalization, enabling gamers to accurately perceive the direction and distance of in-game sounds for a more engaging and competitive experience. The technology has been optimized specifically for gaming headset use cases, combining rich entertainment audio with competitive gameplay enhancements.

"Spatial audio is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation for premium gaming headsets," said Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of the Sensor and Audio Business Unit at Ceva. "With RealSpace Elevate, we give OEMs the ability to deliver differentiated, branded audio experiences through a Microsoft-certified Windows APO solution that significantly reduces development cost, complexity, and time-to-market."

The introduction of RealSpace Elevate expands Ceva's software licensing opportunities in the growing gaming headset and PC audio market, enabling OEMs to bring differentiated spatial audio experiences to market more efficiently.

Designed for Gaming Headset Differentiation
RealSpace Elevate is purpose-built to give OEMs full control over performance and product identity, including:

7.1 multi-channel spatial rendering with pin-point accuracy and natural sound externalization Gaming-focused enhancements, including controls to highlight critical in-game sounds such as footsteps and gunshots Full control of user interface, branding, and overall user experience with a Ceva-provided reference application Customizable audio tuning and gaming-specific audio presets for competitive and casual gameplay, as well as entertainment content such as music, movies, and podcasts Integrated Windows APO architecture enabling seamless spatial audio deployment on Windows PCs Availability
The RealSpace Elevate Windows APO solution is available now. For more information, visit: https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-realspace/

About Ceva, Inc.
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Ultra-efficient NPU IP recognized for advancing edge AI in resource-constrained devices

, /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded World -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced that its Ceva-NeuPro-Nano neural processing unit NPU IP has won the Artificial Intelligence category of the 2026 embedded award at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference in Nuremberg, Germany.

NeuPro-Nano, part of Ceva’s scalable NeuPro family of neural processing units (NPUs), won the Artificial Intelligence Award at embedded world 2026, recognizing its ultra-efficient AI acceleration for resource-constrained edge devices and enabling advanced on-device intelligence for next-generation smart edge applications. The embedded award honors the most innovative products in the embedded systems industry and is judged by an independent panel of industry and academic experts. Ceva-NeuPro-Nano was recognized for delivering powerful AI inference capabilities with exceptional energy efficiency and minimal silicon footprint, enabling advanced AI workloads directly on highly resource-constrained edge devices.

"Winning the Artificial Intelligence award at embedded world is a strong validation of our vision for scalable, energy-efficient edge AI," said Yaron Galitzky, Executive Vice President, AI Division at Ceva. "NeuPro-Nano enables a new generation of devices that can perceive, understand and act on real-world data locally, bringing practical Physical AI capabilities to power- and cost-constrained edge products."

Ceva-NeuPro-Nano is designed to bring efficient AI inference to cost- and power-constrained edge devices such as smart sensors, wearables, consumer electronics, industrial IoT systems and smart home products. Its compact architecture supports modern neural networks used for computer vision, audio and speech processing, sensor fusion and contextual awareness, enabling devices to intelligently process data from their surroundings while maintaining minimal silicon footprint and ultra-low power consumption.

NeuPro-Nano is part of Ceva's scalable NeuPro family of NPUs, which delivers efficient neural network acceleration across a wide range of edge AI workloads. Ceva's scalable NPU family supports AI inference processing capabilities ranging from tens of GOPS (Giga Operations Per Second) to hundreds of TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second), enabling efficient AI from ultra-low-power edge devices to high-performance AI systems. The NeuPro family is gaining strong market traction, with 10 customers licensing NeuPro technologies in 2025 across consumer IoT, industrial, automotive, infrastructure and PC applications, reflecting the growing demand for efficient on-device AI processing.

The embedded award is presented annually at the embedded world Exhibition & Conference and recognizes outstanding innovation across the embedded systems ecosystem, highlighting technologies that enable the next generation of intelligent connected devices.

About Ceva, Inc.
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 20 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

SOURCE Ceva, Inc.

Posted by Defense World Staff on Apr 12th, 2026

Shares of Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEVA – Get Free Report) have received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight analysts that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $30.2857.

CEVA has been the subject of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Ceva in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen started coverage on Ceva in a report on Friday, March 20th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $22.00 target price for the company. Oppenheimer reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $30.00 target price (down from $33.00) on shares of Ceva in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $40.00 target price on shares of Ceva in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus started coverage on shares of Ceva in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $30.00 target price on the stock.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in Ceva by 77.6% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,446 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 632 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Ceva in the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its stake in Ceva by 771.8% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,380 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 2,107 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its stake in Ceva by 422.2% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,731 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $60,000 after buying an additional 2,208 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank grew its stake in Ceva by 47.4% in the 4th quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 6,758 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $145,000 after buying an additional 2,172 shares during the last quarter. 85.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ceva Stock Up 1.7% Shares of CEVA opened at $20.59 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $20.13 and its 200-day moving average is $22.74. Ceva has a 12 month low of $17.02 and a 12 month high of $30.88. The firm has a market cap of $571.37 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -47.88 and a beta of 1.53.

Ceva (NASDAQ:CEVA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The semiconductor company reported $0.18 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.18. Ceva had a negative net margin of 9.71% and a negative return on equity of 3.15%. The company had revenue of $31.29 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $31.03 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.11 EPS. Ceva’s quarterly revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts predict that Ceva will post -0.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Ceva (Get Free Report)

Ceva, Inc (NASDAQ: CEVA) is a leading licensor of signal processing IP cores and platforms that enable intelligent, connected devices. The company designs a broad portfolio of digital signal processing (DSP) and AI processors, software development toolkits and reference frameworks for applications ranging from 5G wireless communications and Bluetooth connectivity to audio, computer vision, sensor fusion and edge AI. Its solutions target a variety of end markets including smartphones, automotive, IoT devices, smart home, industrial automation and wearable electronics.

Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from DSP Group, Ceva has built its reputation on delivering modular, power-efficient IP that can be customized to meet stringent performance, area and power requirements.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced that Sven-Christer Nilsson will retire from its Board of Directors and will not seek re-election at the Company's upcoming annual meeting of stockholders on June 2, 2026.

Mr. Nilsson has served as a member of Ceva's Board of Directors since November 2002. He also serves on the Audit Committee, Strategy Committee, and is the Chair of the Nomination and Governance Committee. Following more than two decades of dedicated service, Mr. Nilsson has informed the Board of his decision to retire.

Peter McManamon, Chairman of the Board of Ceva, commented, "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and management team, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Sven-Christer for his many years of dedicated service and commitment to Ceva. Over more than 20 years, Sven-Christer has provided invaluable leadership, deep industry insight and thoughtful guidance to the Board and management team. We are truly grateful for his contributions and wish him all the very best in his retirement."

Mr. Nilsson brought decades of leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, including senior executive roles at Ericsson, and has served on the boards of several public companies and institutions in Europe and the US.

About Ceva, Inc.
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 20 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

SOURCE Ceva, Inc.

On April 27, 2026, CEVA Inc CEVA shares fell 6.0% today, closing at $27.14. The stock has experienced notable volatility over the past year, with a 52-week high of $30.88 and a low of $17.02.

GF Value™ verdict: The current price of $27.14 is 16.5% above the GF Value™ estimate of $23.30.GF Score™: CEVA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, indicating it is rated as above average.Most notable signal: In the last three months, insiders have bought $0.2 million worth of shares, showing positive sentiment from those within the company. Is CEVA Overvalued or Undervalued? The current market price of CEVA Inc at $27.14 exceeds the GF Value™ estimate of $23.30 by 16.5%, which categorizes the stock as overvalued according to GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value. With CEVA being classified as 'modestly overvalued', this indicates a potential risk for investors, as the stock price may not be sustainable if the underlying business performance does not improve or if market conditions change. The margin of safety appears limited, making it critical for potential investors to assess the risks involved before making any commitments.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given the current valuation, market participants may want to consider the implications of investing in a stock that is trading above its calculated intrinsic value.

How Does CEVA's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 54.2x 821.5x The current forward P/E ratio of 54.2x is significantly lower than CEVA's 5-year median P/E of 821.5x, indicating that the stock is trading below its historical valuation levels. This analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, suggesting that while the stock may be overvalued relative to its intrinsic value, it is trading at a much more favorable P/E ratio compared to its historical averages.

What Does CEVA's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 75/100 Financial Strength 8/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 6/10 Valuation 6/10 Momentum 5/10 The GF Score™ of 75/100 indicates that CEVA is above average in terms of its overall quality as an investment. The company's Financial Strength rating of 8/10 is its strongest area, suggesting a solid balance sheet and good liquidity. However, the profitability rank of 4/10 is a weakness, indicating that while the company is financially stable, it may be struggling to convert revenues into profits effectively. The Growth and Valuation rankings at 6/10 suggest moderate growth prospects and a fair valuation compared to its peers, while the Momentum rank of 5/10 indicates average price performance over recent periods.

What Are Insiders Doing with CEVA Stock? In the last three months, insiders at CEVA have purchased $0.2 million in shares, with no reported selling activity. This trend of insider buying can be a positive signal, suggesting that those with the most intimate knowledge of the company's operations believe the stock is undervalued or that the company is poised for better performance in the future. The lack of selling during this period further reinforces the notion of confidence from the management team.

What This Means for Investors Based on the current analysis and the GF Value™ estimate, CEVA Inc appears to be overvalued at this time, with a significant premium over its calculated intrinsic value. This situation warrants caution for potential investors looking to enter at these price levels.

For the complete analysis, visit the CEVA Inc CEVA stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is CEVA's GF Score™?

CEVA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, indicating it is rated as above average in terms of quality and investment potential.

Is CEVA overvalued or undervalued?

CEVA is currently overvalued, as its market price of $27.14 exceeds the GF Value™ estimate of $23.30 by 16.5%.

What is CEVA's P/E ratio?

CEVA's forward P/E ratio is 54.2x, which is significantly lower than its 5-year median P/E of 821.5x, indicating a more favorable valuation than its historical levels.

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Treasury Bonds: After a slew of buyers showed up when Treasury yields hit 5% earlier this week on the longest maturities, the sellers had seen enough and returned, and yields across the Treasury curve were all higher on Thursday, with only the shortest T-bill maturities being bought. The attack on the Chinese ship and the spike in oil prices were seen as the provocateur, and likely, as with equities, some profit-taking was involved as well. By the close, the 30-year long bond was trading at 4.96%, while the 10-year note was last seen at 4.38%.

Oil and Gas: Prices were mixed across the energy complex on Thursday, but we didn’t see the drastic moves that have been part and parcel for energy trading since the start of the war with Iran. This comes as the U.S. Secretary of Energy noted that Iran has cut oil output by 400,000 barrels per day amid collapsing exports and a lack of storage.  Brent Crude closed trading on Thursday at $100.50, down 0.81%, while West Texas Intermediate was last seen at $95.20, up 0.13%. Natural gas also traded higher, finishing the session at $2.78, up 1.83%.

Gold: Gold continued its winning ways Thursday, following up on a series of recent strong showings. Morgan Stanley noted Thursday that it sees gold trading back to $5,200 by year-end, while many Wall Street analysts have year-end targets well above that. Gold was last seen Thursday at $4,712, up 0.47%, while Silver ended the day at $79.51, up 2.94%. 

Crypto: The cryptocurrency market experienced a widespread pullback, with major assets retreating after a solid rally earlier in the week. Bitcoin failed to sustain its push above $82,000, falling back to trade around $80,000–$81,000 during the day. After hitting a 3-month high on Wednesday, sellers returned, and the combination of weak equities and the ever-present geopolitical issues was cited as the cause. At 8 AM EDT, Bitcoin was trading at $80,220, while Ethereum was quoted at $2,295. 

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Highlights strong licensing growth driven by integrated solutions and accelerating edge AI adoption

, /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter Highlights: *

Ceva, Inc. reported Q1 2026 revenue of $27M and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.04. 14 license agreements were concluded in the quarter, including 2 OEM and 3 multi-technology deals. Ceva-powered device shipments were 458M units, including a record 91M Wi-Fi units. Strategic wins included Bluetooth HDT with integrated RF, 5G NTN, UWB, and Auto AI entering production on the 2026 Toyota RAV4. For more information, view the infographic. Delivered total revenues of $27.0 million, up 11% year-over-year Licensing and related revenues of $17.8 million, up 18% year-over-year and the highest in three years Royalty revenues of $9.2 million, with smart edge royalties up 8% year-over-year, driven by record shipments in Wi-Fi, and strong contribution from cellular IoT, 5G infrastructure and automotive AI Signed 14 IP licensing agreements, including several multi-technology engagements with existing customers Secured a major customer win for Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT) solution, including Ceva's internally developed RF technology, demonstrating its system-level connectivity strategy Expanded customer engagements in 5G NTN and Ultra-Wideband, increasing value per design AI represented more than 20% of licensing and related revenues, with strong growth and key production milestones, including the Renesas R-Car V4H platform entering the 2026 Toyota RAV4, alongside a collaboration with NXP for its latest software-defined vehicle processors *Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to first quarter 2025.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented, "We delivered a strong start to 2026, highlighted by our highest licensing and related revenues in three years and continued momentum across our connectivity and AI portfolios. Importantly, this quarter reflects the successful execution of our strategy to expand beyond discrete IP into more integrated, system-level solutions. A major Bluetooth HDT licensing agreement, including RF, alongside our expansion in 5G NTN and Ultra-Wideband, demonstrates how we are increasing our value per design and deepening customer engagement. We also saw encouraging trends in royalties, with continued strength across our smart edge markets, partially offset by softness in smartphones."

"In AI, our growth strategy and relentless focus on market-leading innovation are translating into production, with our technology integrated into leading automotive platforms and entering mass-volume production. With AI contributing over 20% of licensing and related revenues and a strong pipeline of engagements, we believe we are well positioned as the industry accelerates toward hybrid AI and the expansion of Physical AI at the edge."

Business and Market Highlights
During the first quarter, Ceva signed 14 IP licensing agreements across connectivity, AI, and satellite communications, including several multi-technology engagements aligned with its strategy to deliver more integrated, system-level solutions.

The company secured a major full-stack Bluetooth HDT solution license, marking a key milestone in expanding value per design and increasing royalty contribution, while helping customers reduce integration complexity and accelerate time-to-market. Additional wins included a Wi-Fi 7 design targeting consumer IoT, a Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth combo engagement with a leading edge-AI SoC platform provider, and multiple Bluetooth and Wi-Fi agreements.

Ceva also expanded into new connectivity domains, introducing its PentaG-NTN platform and progressing a satellite customer engagement to a more integrated baseband solution. In Ultra-Wideband, the company launched its next-generation platform and secured a new customer as adoption accelerates across industrial and automotive applications.

In AI, Ceva continued to expand its footprint with multiple licensing agreements and achieved a key production milestone, with its AI DSP and accelerator deployed in the Renesas R-Car V4H platform, now entering production in the 2026 Toyota RAV4. The company also announced a collaboration with NXP for its latest software-defined vehicle processors. AI represented more than 20% of licensing and related revenues in the quarter, reflecting strong growth and increasing contribution.

Across its markets, Ceva continues to see strong demand in IoT and AI-driven applications, with record Wi-Fi shipments and significant growth in cellular IoT. These trends, together with the shift toward more integrated, system-level solutions and increasing adoption of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo chips, are driving higher value per device and reinforcing the company's long-term royalty growth model.

Other first quarter financial data: *

GAAP gross margin was 86%, in line with last year GAAP operating loss was $5.1 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $4.4 million GAAP net loss was $4.5 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $3.3 million GAAP diluted loss per share was $0.16, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.14 Non-GAAP gross margin was 87%, in line with last year Non-GAAP operating income was $0.5 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating income of $0.3 million Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share were $1.1 million and $0.04, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.4 million and $0.06, respectively *Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to first quarter 2025.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, added, "Our first quarter results reflect strong licensing execution and the continued progression toward higher-value, multi-technology engagements. This shift is driving improved economics per deal and strengthening the long-term royalty potential of our business. We also continue to see encouraging trends across our diversified end markets, particularly in IoT and AI-driven applications. We continue to manage the impact of a weaker U.S. dollar and are implementing measures to partially offset the resulting expenses."

Ceva Conference Call
On May 11, 2026, 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/N8PRLk4oljM. https://app.webinar.net/ePpLk12BRaDhttps://app.webinar.net/GvAklQElMmjPlease 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 +1 855-669-9658 or +1 412-317-0088 (access code: 4033535) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on May 18, 2026. 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 about Ceva's positioning for future growth and to serve as a foundational technology provider for intelligent, connected devices, licensing agreement wins, future industry demand, our market position for the future and future growth in the demand of our products, our forecast of financial measures for the following quarter and 2026, our long term targets and underlying assumptions, our future investments, expectations about future market, the success of our strategies and agreements, visibility into future revenue streams, and Ceva's focus on expense management and profitability improvement. 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 lengthy sales cycle for IP and related solutions; Ceva's ability to diversify royalty streams and license revenues; geopolitical risks and instability, including the impact of tariffs and other trade measures and potential disruptions related to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business and industry, 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.

About Ceva, Inc.
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 21 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today's most advanced smart edge products - from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva's IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

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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

March 31,

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

Revenues:

Licensing and related revenues

$  17,820

$  15,042

Royalties

9,204

9,203

Total revenues

27,024

24,245

Cost of revenues

3,729

3,487

Gross profit

23,295

20,758

Operating expenses:

Research and development, net

19,837

17,609

Sales and marketing

3,766

3,449

General and administrative

4,660

3,933

Amortization of intangible assets

117

149

Total operating expenses

28,380

25,140

Operating loss

(5,085)

(4,382)

Financial income, net

1,877

2,100

Remeasurement of marketable equity securities

64

(54)

Loss before taxes on income

(3,144)

(2,336)

Income tax expense

1,315

991

Net loss

$  (4,459)

$  (3,327)

Basic and diluted net loss per share

$    (0.16)

$    (0.14)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss                                         

per share (in thousands):

Basic and diluted

27,678

23,764

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP net loss

$  (4,459)

$  (3,327)

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of

revenues

182

159

Equity-based compensation expense included in research                               

and development expenses

2,863

2,466

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales

and marketing expenses

717

566

Equity-based compensation expense included in general

and administrative expenses

1,610

1,132

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of

businesses

176

208

Costs associated with asset acquisition

61

144

Loss (income) associated with the remeasurement of

marketable equity securities

(64)

54

Non-GAAP net income

$  1,086

$  1,402

GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock

used in computation of diluted net loss per share (in

thousands)

27,678

23,764

Weighted-average number of shares related to

outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)

1,810

1,618

Weighted-average number of Common Stock used

in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the

above (in thousands)

29,488

25,382

GAAP diluted loss per share

$  (0.16)

$  (0.14)

Equity-based compensation expense

$   0.19

$   0.18

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition

of businesses 

$   0.01

$   0.01

Costs associated with asset acquisition

$   0.00

$   0.01

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$   0.04

$   0.06

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP operating loss

$  (5,085)

$  (4,382)

Equity-based compensation expense included in

cost of revenues

182

159

Equity-based compensation expense included in

research and development expenses

2,863

2,466

Equity-based compensation expense included in

sales and marketing expenses

717

566

Equity-based compensation expense included in

general and administrative expenses

1,610

1,132

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition

of businesses

176

208

Costs associated with asset acquisition

61

144

Total non-GAAP operating income

$      524

$      293

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP gross profit

$  23,295

$  20,758

GAAP gross margin

86 %

86 %

Equity-based compensation expense included in

 cost of revenues

182

159

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition

of businesses

59

59

Total non-GAAP gross profit

23,536

20,976

Non-GAAP gross margin

87 %

87 %

Three months ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Unaudited

Unaudited

GAAP operating expenses

28,380

25,140

Equity-based compensation expense included in

research and development expenses

(2,863)

(2,466)

Equity-based compensation expense included in

sales and marketing expenses

(717)

(566)

Equity-based compensation expense included in

general and administrative expenses

(1,610)

(1,132)

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition

of businesses

(117)

(149)

Costs associated with asset acquisition

(61)

(144)

Total non-GAAP operating expenses

$  23,012

$  20,683

CEVA, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025 (*)

Unaudited

Unaudited

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$  21,367

$  40,586

Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits                                

194,326

181,397

Trade receivables, net

17,737

19,495

Unbilled receivables

31,135

29,860

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

16,297

13,498

Total current assets

280,862

284,836

Long-term assets:

Severance pay fund

7,225

7,530

Deferred tax assets, net

274

257

Property and equipment, net

9,010

7,054

Operating lease right-of-use assets

17,190

17,486

Investment in marketable equity securities

119

55

Goodwill

58,308

58,308

Intangible assets, net

868

1,044

Other long-term assets

14,370

11,686

Total assets

$ 388,226

$ 388,256

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Trade payables

$  2,388

$  2,418

Deferred revenues

2,968

3,496

Accrued expenses and other payables

19,224

21,026

Operating lease liabilities

2,794

1,743

Total current liabilities

27,374

28,683

Long-term liabilities:

     Accrued severance pay

7,428

7,690

Operating lease liabilities

14,083

14,388

Other accrued liabilities

1,158

1,037

Total liabilities

50,043

51,798

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock

28

28

Additional paid in-capital

343,298

337,966

Treasury stock

0

(1,591)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(660)

79

Accumulated deficit

(4,483)

(24)

Total stockholders' equity

338,183

336,458

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 388,226

$ 388,256

(*) Derived from audited financial statements.

The Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures in the press release is useful to investors in analyzing the results for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, and 2025 because the exclusion of the applicable expenses may provide a meaningful analysis of the Company's core operating results and comparison of quarterly results. Further, the Company believes it is useful for investors to understand how the expenses associated with the application of FASB ASC No. 718 are reflected in its statements of income. The reconciliation of financial measures should be reviewed in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and are intended to provide additional insight into the Company's operations that, when viewed with its GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, offer a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business. The reconciliation of financial measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's reported GAAP results.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to the Company's results computed in accordance with GAAP.

SOURCE Ceva, Inc.

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CEVA, Inc. (CEVA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

On May 28, 2026, CEVA Inc CEVA shares rose 3.0% to $41.76. The stock has demonstrated significant price performance over the past year, with a remarkable year-to-date increase of 94.0% and a 52-week trading range between $17.02 and $42.67.

GF Value™ verdict: Current price of $41.76 is 85.2% above the GF Value™ of $22.55, indicating significant overvaluation. GF Score™ of 68/100, suggesting the stock is above average based on key financial metrics. Most notable signal: The momentum rank of 8/10 indicates strong recent price performance. Is CEVA Overvalued or Undervalued? CEVA Inc's current share price of $41.76 is well above its GF Value™ of $22.55, reflecting an 85.2% overvaluation according to GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value. The GF Valuation label indicates that the stock is significantly overvalued, which presents a risk for potential investors. A significant margin of safety is absent, as the current price does not allow for much downside protection if the market corrects itself.

GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Given CEVA's high valuation compared to its intrinsic value, there is a substantial risk of a price correction in the future, suggesting that the stock may be trading at an unsustainable level.

How Does CEVA's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 821.5x 821.5x Forward P/E 78.8x - The current P/E ratio of CEVA Inc stands at an astronomical 821.5x, which aligns with its 5-year median P/E but diverges sharply from the forward P/E of 78.8x. This analysis suggests that CEVA is trading well above its historical valuation levels, reinforcing the GF Value™ verdict that the stock is overvalued.

What Does CEVA's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 68/100 Financial Strength 7/10 Profitability 4/10 Growth 5/10 Valuation 3/10 Momentum 8/10 CEVA's GF Score™ of 68/100 indicates that the stock is above average in terms of its financial health, although it shows mixed results across different categories. The strongest area appears to be financial strength with a rating of 7/10, while the weakest area is valuation, with a low score of 3/10, reflecting the overvaluation highlighted by the GF Value™ analysis. Additionally, the high momentum score of 8/10 indicates that the stock has shown strong price appreciation recently.

What Are Insiders Doing with CEVA Stock? In the last three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for CEVA Inc. This lack of insider activity may suggest a neutral sentiment among executives regarding the stock's current price and future prospects. Without recent buying or selling from insiders, it is challenging to gauge their confidence in the company's future performance.

What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ analysis, CEVA Inc is currently overvalued. Potential investors should exercise caution given the significant disparity between the current stock price and its intrinsic value, as well as the associated risks of a possible market correction.

For the complete analysis, visit the CEVA Inc CEVA stock page. You can also explore the GF Value™ page for detailed valuation methodology, or use the GuruFocus Stock Screener to find similar opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions What is CEVA's GF Score™?

CEVA's GF Score™ is 68/100, indicating that the stock is above average based on key financial metrics.

Is CEVA overvalued or undervalued?

CEVA is overvalued according to the GF Value™ analysis, with its current price significantly above its intrinsic value.

What is CEVA's P/E ratio?

CEVA's P/E ratio is currently 821.5x, which is well above its historical median and suggests a high valuation relative to earnings.

This stock alert was generated using automated technology and GuruFocus financial data to provide readers with timely and accurate market reporting. This content was reviewed by GuruFocus editorial team prior to publication. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected].