Adeia Inc. (ADEA) Adeia Inc. is an international enterprise focused on intellectual property licensing within the consumer and entertainment sectors. Operating globally, the company licenses its proprietary innovations, marketed under the Adeia brand, to various entities across the entertainment landscape. Its extensive patent portfolio is adopted by a wide range of partners, including: Multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs): This encompasses traditional cable, satellite, and telecommunications television providers that distribute linear content over networks, as well as those delivering aggregated and streamed linear content via broadband. Over-the-top (OTT) and new media companies: Such as subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services, social networking platforms, and other emerging digital media providers. Consumer electronics manufacturers: For devices like smart televisions, streaming media players, video game consoles, mobile devices, digital video recorders (DVRs), and other internet-connected media equipment. Semiconductor companies: Covering components like sensors, radio frequency (RF) elements, memory, and logic devices. Adeia Inc. was established in 2019 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Sector: Cable & Other Pay Television Services
Industry: Software - Application
Adeia Inc. NASDAQ:ADEA Technology · Software - Application
Mkt Cap $1.71B
Div Yield 1.29%
Pre Pre-market -0.97%$15.35 Close $15.50 +0.06%AH $15.51 -1.03%Now $15.35
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Mkt Cap $1.71B
Div Yield 1.29%
Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
Adeia Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Adeia reported Q3 2026 revenue of $80.2 million, down from $87.3 million a year earlier and $96.1 million in Q2, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.02 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.21.
The company cut its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $375-$415 million from $395-$435 million, citing uncertainty on the timing of a select few deals, while reiterating confidence in its long-term $600 million annual revenue target.
Dipti Vachani was appointed CEO, and the quarter featured eight license agreements including multi-year renewals with Charter and TCL plus four new customers such as Fanatics.
Adeia paid down $6.1 million of its term loan (balance now $386.5 million), held $127.7 million in cash and securities, and declared a $0.05 per-share dividend payable December 14.
• 6d ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Adeia Enters into Multi-Year IP License Renewal with TCL
Adeia announced a multi-year license renewal with TCL Electronics, one of the world's largest TV makers, for access to its media IP portfolio.
Chief revenue officer Dr. Mark Kokes said the renewal reflects the continued relevance of the portfolio as smart TVs become platforms for streaming, discovery, personalization, and advertising.
No financial terms, license duration, or renewal value were disclosed; the release underscores continuity of an existing licensing relationship rather than a new revenue stream.
• 17d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia to Release Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on November 2, 2026
Adeia will announce Q3 2026 financial results (quarter ended September 30) on Monday, November 2, 2026, hosting its earnings call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific.
The release is a scheduling notice only — no financial results, guidance, or business updates are included.
A webcast replay will be available through November 1, 2027, with a telephonic replay through November 9, 2026.
• 20d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Wins 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year
Adeia won the 2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year, recognizing its Capillary-Driven Cooling technology.
The technology combines capillary-driven coolant transport with evaporative cooling to deliver coolant to the hottest regions of densely packed EV motor windings without added system complexity or pumping power.
The release is a promotional award announcement with no financial terms, licensing deals, or customer commitments disclosed; direct material impact on Adeia appears minimal.
• 24d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Renews IP License Agreement with Spectrum
Adeia signed a multi-year renewal of its IP license agreement with Charter Communications' Spectrum brand covering Adeia's media IP portfolio for pay-TV and video services.
Notably, the renewal extends coverage to Spectrum's broadband and mobility businesses, broadening the licensing relationship beyond video for the first time in this series of renewals.
The Spectrum relationship spans more than two decades, and the CRO framed the deal as validation of the media IP portfolio's relevance as video, broadband, and mobile services converge.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Adeia Appoints Dipti Vachani as Chief Executive Officer
Adeia appointed Dipti Vachani as CEO and Board member effective October 12, 2026, succeeding Paul E. Davis, who announced in May 2026 he would step down for health and personal reasons.
Vachani brings nearly 30 years of semiconductor industry experience, most recently as SVP and GM of Arm's Automotive Business Unit, with prior leadership roles at Intel, Skyworks Solutions, and Texas Instruments.
The appointment signals continuity of Adeia's strategy of diversifying recurring licensing revenue beyond Pay-TV and expanding into AI-driven semiconductor opportunities such as hybrid bonding and advanced thermal solutions.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Recognized with Two Asia Pacific Business Awards Honoring Regional Innovation and Leadership
Adeia received two honors at the Asia Pacific Business Awards 2025-2026: the company was named Asia Pacific Outstanding Company of the Year, and Steve Kim, vice president of licensing and head of APAC, was named Outstanding Executive of the Year.
Management framed the recognition as reflecting the strength of Adeia's Asia-Pacific licensing business, customer relationships, and semiconductor and media technology portfolio in the region.
The release contains no financial figures, guidance, or operational changes, making it a promotional announcement with no direct bearing on fundamentals.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 1
Adeia Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Adeia reported Q2 revenue of $96.1 million, down from the prior quarter but in line with expectations, generating $54.6 million in operating cash flow with a 59% adjusted EBITDA margin.
The company raised its long-term annual revenue outlook to $600 million from $500 million, driven by semiconductor growth targets of $200 million supported by AI infrastructure demand.
Strategic highlights included a multi-year renewal with Google covering YouTube TV and a new agreement with RPX covering 10 e-commerce customers, alongside a declared dividend of $0.05 per share.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 3, 2026
Adeia Inc. plans to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Monday, August 3, 2026.
The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time that same day to discuss the results.
Access to the live call is available via phone or webcast, with a replay accessible through August 2027.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Initiates Patent Infringement Litigation Against Fubo
Adeia filed a patent infringement lawsuit against FuboTV in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of four U.S. patents related to media delivery and streaming technologies.
The complaint asserts that Fubo's unauthorized use of Adeia's technologies violates its intellectual property rights, which Adeia says reflects decades of R&D investment.
Adeia noted that its existing license with Disney, Fubo's controlling shareholder, is separate and independent of the claims asserted in this lawsuit.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Enters into Multi-Year IP License Agreement with RPX
Adeia entered into a multi-year license agreement with RPX, granting rights for 10 participating member companies to access its media IP portfolio.
The portfolio includes more than 10,500 patents and applications covering technologies such as AI-powered search, personalization, and social commerce for the e-commerce ecosystem.
RPX highlighted that this syndicated transaction structure reduces patent risk and transactional friction for the consortium of market leaders involved.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia and Google Renew Multi-Year IP License Agreement
globenewswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release ● Critical ⚠ 2
Adeia Announces CEO Paul Davis to Step Down by the Fourth Quarter of 2026; Board Launches Search Process
CEO Paul Davis plans to step down by Q4 2026 to focus on health and personal pursuits, ending a 15-year tenure with the company including four years as CEO.
The Board, led by Chairman Dan Moloney, is initiating a search for a successor with the assistance of a nationally recognized search firm.
Davis will remain in his role until a successor is named, ensuring a structured transition period.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major
Adeia Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Adeia reported Q1 revenue of $104.8 million with a 60% adjusted EBITDA margin and $58.5 million in operating cash flow, supported by new multi-year license agreements with AMD and Microsoft.
Non-Pay-TV recurring revenue grew 28% year-over-year, demonstrating progress in diversifying beyond the company's core markets into semiconductors and e-commerce.
Capital allocation remained disciplined with $28.1 million of debt repaid and a $10 million stock buyback, while the board declared a $0.05 per share dividend and reiterated full-year guidance.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
L’Oréal and Adeia Enter Multi-Year License Agreement
Adeia announced a multi-year license agreement with L’Oréal, granting the beauty giant access to Adeia’s comprehensive media IP portfolio.
The deal extends Adeia’s customer footprint into digital commerce and consumer engagement verticals, demonstrating the utility of its innovations beyond traditional media.
CRO Dr. Mark Kokes emphasized that the agreement reinforces the relevance of their IP across experiential platforms.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Adeia Receives Credit Rating Upgrade from S&P Global Ratings
globenewswire.com • 6mo ago Press Release ● Major
Adeia Announces Patent Infringement Litigation Against DISH Network; Reiterates Full 2026 Outlook
globenewswire.com • 7mo ago 1 law-firm class-action alert