Rambus Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements; Other Disclosures This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including those relating to the Company's expectations regarding business opportunities, the Company's ability to deliver long-term, profitable growth, industry growth rates, timing of expected product launches, demand for existing and newly-acquired technologies, product and investment strategies, the Company's outlook and financia ...

Revenue Performance - GAAP revenue for Q4 2024 was $161.1 million, representing a 32% increase year-over-year from $122.2 million in Q4 2023[1][2] - Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $161,102,000, representing a 31.8% increase from $122,225,000 in the same period of 2023[28] - Product revenue reached a record $73.4 million, up 37% year-over-year from $53.7 million in Q4 2023[2][3] - Product revenue increased to $73,369,000 in Q4 2024, up 36.7% from $53,698,000 in Q4 2023[28] - Royalties revenue rose to $58,211,000, a 10.4% increase compared to $52,412,000 in the prior year[28] Income and Expenses - Operating income for Q4 2024 was $57.9 million, with an operating margin of 36%, up from 29% in Q4 2023[2][4] - Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $183,009,000, reflecting a 19.0% increase from $153,639,000 in 2023[28] - Total operating expenses for Q4 2024 were $71.7 million, up from $63.0 million in Q4 2023[2][4] - Non-GAAP operating expenses for Q4 2024 were $60.1 million, compared to $51.0 million in Q4 2023[4][11] - The company expects forward-looking Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses for Q1 2025 to be between $87,000,000 and $91,000,000[31] Cash Flow and Assets - Annual cash from operations for 2024 was $230.6 million, an 18% increase compared to the previous year[3][5] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2024, totaled $481.8 million, an increase of $49.1 million from the previous quarter[5] - Total current assets increased to $690,257,000 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $630,645,000 in 2023, marking a 9.5% growth[26] Equity and Net Income - Total stockholders' equity rose to $1,120,692,000 in 2024, up 7.9% from $1,038,101,000 in 2023[26] - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $179,821,000, down 46.3% from $333,904,000 in 2023[28] - The company reported diluted net income per share of $0.58 for Q4 2024, compared to $0.53 in Q4 2023[2][4] Future Guidance - The company expects Q1 2025 licensing billings to be between $59 million and $65 million, with product revenue guidance of $72 million to $78 million[7][8] Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $162,881,000, a 3.0% increase from $156,827,000 in 2023[28] Strategic Developments - Rambus extended its patent license agreement with Micron through 2029, enhancing its market position[3]

Financial Results - Rambus Inc. RMBS is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results on February 3, 2025, after the market closes [1] - Analysts anticipate quarterly earnings of 47 cents per share, a decrease from 53 cents per share in the same period last year [1] - The company projects quarterly revenue of $160.29 million, up from $136 million a year earlier [1] Patent Agreement - On December 10, Rambus announced an extension of its comprehensive patent license agreement with Micron Technology, Inc. for an additional five years [2] - Following this announcement, Rambus shares increased by 0.7%, closing at $61.62 [2] Analyst Ratings - Baird analyst Tristan Gerra initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a price target of $90 [4] - Loop Capital analyst Gary Mobley initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $70 [4] - Rosenblatt analyst Kevin Cassidy maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $85 [4] - Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini maintained a Positive rating but reduced the price target from $75 to $66 [4] - Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis assumed a Buy rating and raised the price target from $72 to $75 [4]

Group 1 - Michael Wiggins De Oliveira is an inflection investor, focusing on buying undervalued companies at pivotal moments when their profitability is expected to increase significantly over the next year [1] - The investment strategy emphasizes technology and the Great Energy Transition, including uranium, with a concentrated portfolio of approximately 15 to 20 stocks and an average holding period of 18 months [1] - Michael has over 10 years of experience analyzing companies in the tech and energy sectors, and has built a following of over 40,000 on Seeking Alpha [2] Group 2 - Michael leads the investing group Deep Value Returns, which offers insights through a concentrated portfolio of value stocks, timely updates on stock picks, and a weekly webinar for live advice [3] - The Deep Value Returns community is described as active, vibrant, and supportive, providing accessible chat options for both new and experienced investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - Rambus (RMBS) has faced a significant decline in its stock price, down 22.9% year to date, underperforming compared to the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry, Zacks Computer and Technology sector, and the S&P 500 index [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The decline in Rambus' stock is attributed to reduced spending on traditional servers by enterprise customers, leading to a decrease in demand for its memory interface and security solutions [2][3] - The enterprise market is shifting towards artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning workloads, which require specialized hardware, reducing capital allocation for traditional server setups [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - Rambus reported lower-than-expected revenues for the second and third quarters of 2024, which has further eroded investor confidence [4] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rambus' 2024 top line is projected at $577.9 million, indicating a year-over-year growth of 3.5% [13] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.84, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.8% [13] Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - Rambus is focusing on high-performance memory products, such as DDR5 and high bandwidth memory (HBM), which are essential for AI data centers [7] - The company is introducing new products, including Client Clock driver chip, PCIe 7 IP solutions, and HBM4 controller chips, aimed at next-generation AI workloads, which are expected to drive long-term revenue growth [8] - Rambus is expanding its security portfolio to meet the needs of next-generation connected devices and cloud infrastructures, positioning itself for growth in data-driven industries [9] Group 4: Partnerships and Collaborations - Rambus has established partnerships with industry leaders like AMD, NVIDIA, and Cisco, which utilize its patented technologies and solutions [11][12] - These collaborations are anticipated to contribute positively to Rambus' top-line growth [13]

Core Points - Orchid Island Capital, Inc. declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for November 2024, payable on December 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2024 [1] - The estimated book value per share as of November 8, 2024, is approximately $8.30 to $8.34, reflecting a decrease of 0.7% to 1.0% from the previous book value of $8.40 as of September 30, 2024 [2] - The company had 78,539,645 shares of common stock outstanding as of November 13, 2024, an increase from 78,082,645 shares as of September 30, 2024 [1][2] Dividend and Distribution - The company intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to its common stockholders, in compliance with REIT regulations requiring at least 90% of taxable income to be distributed annually [1] - The next dividend announcement is expected on December 10, 2024 [1] Financial Overview - As of November 8, 2024, the estimated total stockholders' equity is approximately $652.0 million to $655.0 million [2] - The company computes book value per share by dividing total stockholders' equity by the total number of outstanding shares [2] RMBS Portfolio Characteristics - The company invests in Agency RMBS, focusing on traditional pass-through Agency RMBS and structured Agency RMBS [4] - As of October 31, 2024, the total mortgage assets were valued at approximately $5.346 billion, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac assets comprising 67.9% and 32.1% of the portfolio, respectively [9][10] Borrowings and Hedging - Total borrowings as of October 31, 2024, amounted to approximately $5.125 billion, with a weighted average borrowing rate of 5.06% [11] - The company has various hedging strategies in place, including SOFR futures and swaps, to manage interest rate sensitivity [8]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a positive outlook for Rambus, indicating strong growth potential in the upcoming quarters [2][3]. Core Insights - Rambus reported Q3 2024 revenue of $145.5 million, a year-over-year increase of 38.2% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 10.1%, driven by product and royalty revenue growth [5][6]. - The company launched several new products, including DDR5 series and HBM4 memory controllers, which are expected to contribute significantly to future revenue [12][15]. - The outlook for Q4 2024 includes projected revenue ranges for licensing and product sales, indicating continued growth momentum [7][17]. Summary by Sections 1. Performance Overview - Q3 2024 revenue was $145.5 million, with product revenue at $66.4 million (up 27% YoY), royalty revenue at $64.1 million (up 121.8% YoY), and contract revenue at $15 million (down 38% YoY) [5][6]. - Operating income was $54.6 million, with a margin of 38%, reflecting a decrease in profitability compared to the previous year [6][11]. 2. Performance Guidance - For Q4 2024, Rambus expects licensing revenue between $57 million and $63 million, product revenue between $72 million and $78 million, and total revenue between $154 million and $160 million [7][17]. 3. New Product Introduction - The DDR5 series products have received positive market feedback, contributing $66 million in revenue for Q3 2024, with expectations for continued growth in Q4 [12][13]. - The HBM4 memory controller is positioned to support AI applications and is part of Rambus's strategy to expand its product offerings in the silicon IP market [15][17]. 4. Balance Sheet - As of Q3 2024, Rambus had $432.7 million in cash and equivalents, with a free cash flow of $48.6 million [16][17]. 5. Company Outlook - Rambus anticipates continued growth driven by demand in data centers and AI workloads, with expectations for double-digit revenue growth in Q4 2024 [17][18].

Group 1 - The article initiates coverage on Rambus (NASDAQ: RMBS) with a BUY rating, emphasizing confidence in its top-tier products and relative discount to peers [1] - The positive outlook is supported by strong AI tailwinds and robust financials, indicating a favorable market position for Rambus [1] Group 2 - The analyst has no current stock or derivative positions in any mentioned companies and does not plan to initiate any within the next 72 hours [2] - The article reflects the author's personal opinions and is not influenced by compensation from any company mentioned [2]

Shares of Rambus (RMBS) have gained 23.7% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $49.89, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $68.67 indicates a potential upside of 37.6%.The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $15.18. While the lowest estimate of $55 indicates a 10.2% increase from the current pri ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________________________ FORM 10-Q _______________________________ (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 000-22339 _______________________________ RAMBUS INC. (Exact na ...