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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: ADEA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $19.75
1 Year Target Price $19.75
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -56.25% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | Stock Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.37B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.25 | 1Y Target Price 19.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.25 | 1Y Target Price 19.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 10.47 - 18.17 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.47 - 18.17 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.61% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.65 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
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Profitability
Profit Margin 19.32% | Operating Margin (TTM) 36.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 18.54% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.25 | Forward PE 8.76 | Enterprise Value 1695373776 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.61 |
Enterprise Value 1695373776 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.46 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.02 | Shares Outstanding 109510191 | Shares Floating 107174339 |
Shares Outstanding 109510191 | Shares Floating 107174339 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.82 | Percent Institutions 97.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ADEIA CORP

Company Overview
History and Background
Adeia Corp, formerly Xperi Holding Corporation, is a technology licensing company focused on innovations for the media and semiconductor industries. Originally conceived as a research division of Sarnoff Corporation, it evolved through acquisitions and spinoffs to become Xperi, and then Adeia, concentrating on IP licensing.
Core Business Areas
- Media: Licenses audio, imaging, and semiconductor technologies for use in consumer electronics and media platforms. Focus on improving user experiences in connected entertainment, automotive, and mobile devices.
- Semiconductor: Licenses semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies, including hybrid bonding and advanced interconnect solutions, improving chip performance and density.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of executives with experience in intellectual property, technology licensing, and finance. Organizational structure is functional, with divisions dedicated to media licensing, semiconductor licensing, and support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- DTS Audio: A suite of audio processing technologies for cinema, home entertainment, and automotive applications. Competitors include Dolby (DLB) and SRS Labs (acquired by DTS). Market share data varies by segment but DTS is a significant player. Estimated revenue associated with DTS is a large portion of the Media segment's total revenue.
- Imaging Solutions (e.g., FotoNation): Enhancement and computational imaging technologies for mobile and other consumer devices. Competitors include Corephotonics (acquired by Samsung) and Qualcomm (QCOM) in image processing capabilities. Estimated revenue smaller than DTS but still material for the Media segment's total revenue.
- Invensas Bonded Memory: Semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies, especially hybrid bonding. Competitors include traditional packaging houses like TSMC (TSM), Amkor (AMKR), and Intel (INTC). Revenue is projected to grow significantly as hybrid bonding becomes more mainstream.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The media technology licensing market is competitive, with increasing demand for improved audio, video, and imaging experiences. The semiconductor packaging market is undergoing significant innovation due to the need for increased chip density and performance.
Positioning
Adeia is positioned as a key IP licensor in both the media and semiconductor spaces, leveraging its extensive patent portfolio and technology expertise. Its competitive advantages include its established relationships with leading manufacturers and its focus on advanced technology.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for media and semi-conductor packaging and licensing is in the tens of billions annually. Adeia aims to capture a larger share of this market through licensing, strategic partnerships, and technology development. Its licensing of Invensas' hybrid bonding technology is seen as a key growth driver.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive Patent Portfolio
- Strong Relationships with Leading Manufacturers
- Expertise in Advanced Technology Licensing
- Diverse Revenue Streams
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Licensing Revenue
- Potential for Patent Litigation
- Exposure to Cyclical Industries
- High Operating Expenses
Opportunities
- Growth in Connected Entertainment
- Adoption of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
- Expansion into New Markets
- Strategic Acquisitions
Threats
- Competition from Other IP Licensors
- Patent Infringement
- Economic Downturn
- Technological Obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DLB
- QCOM
- AMKR
- TSM
- INTC
Competitive Landscape
Adeia's advantages lie in its diverse patent portfolio and established relationships. Disadvantages include reliance on licensing revenue and potential for litigation. Adeiau2019s separation from Xperi may help it focus on its core licensing business, potentially improving its competitive positioning.
Major Acquisitions
FotoNation
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 307
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to enhance Adeia's (then Xperi's) imaging technology portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth trends have been driven by licensing deals and adoption of its technologies. The transformation to Adeia signals a renewed focus on core IP assets.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by adoption of Invensas' hybrid bonding technology and increasing demand for improved media experiences.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic partnerships, patent acquisitions, and product development efforts focused on advanced technologies.
Summary
Adeia Corp is a technology licensing company with a strong patent portfolio, especially in media and semiconductor packaging. Its strengths lie in established relationships and expertise in advanced technologies. However, it faces challenges from competitors, patent infringement risks, and industry cyclicality. The split from Xperi aims to sharpen its focus and unlock greater value from its IP assets. Adeia's future success hinges on the broad adoption of technologies like Invensas' hybrid bonding.
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About ADEIA CORP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Jose, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-11-20 | CEO & Director Mr. Paul E. Davis J.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 150 | Website https://adeia.com |
Full time employees 150 | Website https://adeia.com | ||
Adeia Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media and semiconductor intellectual property licensing company in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. The company licenses its patent portfolios across various markets, including multichannel video programming distributors comprising cable, satellite, and telecommunications television providers that aggregate and distribute linear content over networks, as well as television providers that aggregate and stream linear content over broadband networks; over-the-top video service providers, such as subscription video-on-demand and free advertising-supported streaming service providers, as well as content providers, networks, and media companies. It also licenses consumer electronics manufacturers, which includes producers of smart televisions, streaming media devices, video game consoles, mobile devices, content storage devices, and other connected media devices; semiconductors, including providers of memory, logic, sensors, and radio frequency devices; and social media companies that allow users to stream and upload user-generated content. The company licenses its intellectual properties under the Adeia brand. Adeia Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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