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InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

InterDigital Inc (IDCC) 4-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$385.82
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Profit since last BUY74.3%
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11/05/2025: IDCC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 123 days. Simulated Profits (74.30%). Updated daily EoD!

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Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $412

1 Year Target Price $412

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$412 Target price
52w Low $168.25
Current$385.82
52w High $412.6

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 264.44%
Avg. Invested days 83
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.82B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 26.59
1Y Target Price 412
Price to earnings Ratio 26.59
1Y Target Price 412
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 1.53
52 Weeks Range 168.25 - 412.60
Updated Date 11/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 168.25 - 412.60
Updated Date 11/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.59%
Basic EPS (TTM) 14.35

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-10-30
When Before Market
Estimate 1.29
Actual 2.55

Profitability

Profit Margin 53.5%
Operating Margin (TTM) 46.03%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 18.35%
Return on Equity (TTM) 54.52%

Valuation

Trailing PE 26.59
Forward PE 35.59
Enterprise Value 8738840396
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.58
Enterprise Value 8738840396
Price to Sales(TTM) 10.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.41
Shares Outstanding 25744552
Shares Floating 25233265
Shares Outstanding 25744552
Shares Floating 25233265
Percent Insiders 1.39
Percent Institutions 104.28

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InterDigital Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

InterDigital, Inc. was founded in 1972 as International Mobile Machines Corporation. It initially focused on wireless communications technology, evolving into a research and development company specializing in wireless and video technologies. Over time, it has built a substantial portfolio of patents related to wireless standards like 3G, 4G, and 5G.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Patent Licensing: InterDigital's primary business is licensing its patented technologies to companies that manufacture and sell wireless devices, infrastructure, and software. They generate revenue from royalties paid by licensees.
  • Research and Development: The company invests heavily in R&D to develop new wireless and video technologies, which are then patented and licensed. This includes research into future generations of wireless technologies, such as 6G.
  • Video Solutions: Development and licensing of video codec technologies, particularly targeting improvements in video compression efficiency and quality.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of the CEO, CTO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is typically functional, with departments focused on research, licensing, legal, finance, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 1.5
  • Wireless Patents (5G, 4G, 3G): InterDigital licenses its patents for use in wireless devices and infrastructure. They claim to have one of the strongest patent portfolios in the industry. Market share data for patent licensing is difficult to pinpoint exactly. Competitors include Ericsson (ERIC), Nokia (NOK), and Qualcomm (QCOM).
  • Market Share (%): 0.1
  • Video Codec Technology: InterDigital develops and licenses advanced video codecs. Competitors include companies like Dolby (DLB) and other codec developers.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The wireless technology industry is characterized by rapid innovation, evolving standards (5G, 6G), and strong competition. The demand for wireless connectivity and video streaming continues to drive growth.

Positioning

InterDigital is a technology leader, known for its research and development capabilities and its strong patent portfolio. Its competitive advantage lies in its intellectual property, and it relies on standardization bodies to further its growth.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for wireless technology and video codecs is in the tens of billions of dollars. InterDigital is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its licensing activities and its R&D investments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong patent portfolio
  • Expertise in wireless and video technologies
  • Long-term relationships with licensees
  • High R&D investment

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on licensing revenue
  • Potential for patent disputes
  • Exposure to changing technology standards
  • Customer concentration.

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new wireless technologies (6G)
  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Increased demand for video streaming
  • Partnerships with other technology companies

Threats

  • Patent infringement
  • Competition from other patent holders
  • Changes in patent law
  • Economic downturns.

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ERIC
  • NOK
  • QCOM

Competitive Landscape

InterDigital faces competition from other patent holders, technology companies, and research institutions. Its advantage lies in its focused R&D and established relationships with licensees. Its ability to navigate standards bodies is important.

Major Acquisitions

Hill Air, LLC

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 161
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthened 5G intellectual property and engineering talent.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: InterDigital's growth has been driven by the increasing adoption of wireless technologies and the expansion of its patent portfolio.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest that InterDigital's revenue will grow as the 5G market expands and the company introduces new technologies. Estimates are subject to change based on market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on 6G research, developing new video codec technologies, and expanding partnerships with other companies.

Summary

InterDigital is a technology company with a strong patent portfolio, especially for wireless technology. The company has been successful in its ability to license its patents to companies that manufacture and sell wireless devices, infrastructure, and software. InterDigital needs to be aware of changing technology standards, competition from other patent holders, and potential patent disputes that could arise. Its key strategic initiatives on 6G research and future video codec is important for the future.

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About InterDigital Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Wilmington, DE, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Lawrence Chen J.D.
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 430
Full time employees 430

InterDigital, Inc. operates as a global research and development company focuses on wireless, visual, artificial intelligence (AI), and related technologies. The company engages in the design and development of technologies that enable connected in a range of communications and entertainment products and services, which are licensed to companies providing various products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, and cars and other motor vehicles, as well as providers of cloud-based services, such as video streaming. It designs and develops a range of innovations for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks. The company also develops cellular technologies, such as technologies related to CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO for use in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks, as well as mobile terminal devices; and 3GPP technology portfolio in 5G, 5G, advanced and 6G, as well as technologies for mobile phones, automobiles and autonomous vehicles, wearables, smart factories and smart homes, robots, drones, and other connected consumer electronic products. In addition, it provides video coding and transmission technologies; and researches and develops artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. Further, the company's patented technologies are used in various products that include smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics, and base stations; televisions, laptops, gaming consoles, set-top boxes, streaming devices, and connected automobiles. InterDigital, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.