Core Insights - InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with both revenue and net income exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates despite a year-over-year revenue decline due to weakness in consumer electronics and IoT markets [1][3] Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter increased to $115.6 million or $3.45 per share, up from $81.7 million or $2.88 per share in the same quarter last year, primarily due to lower operating expenses [2] - Non-GAAP net income rose to $125.7 million or $4.21 per share, compared to $94.5 million or $3.58 per share in the prior year, beating the consensus estimate of $3.72 [2] - Net sales decreased to $210.5 million from $263.5 million year-over-year, attributed to lower revenues in consumer electronics and IoT markets, but still surpassed the consensus estimate of $204 million [3] Revenue Breakdown - Smartphone revenues surged 129% year-over-year to $184 million, bolstered by a new licensing agreement with Vivo [4] - Revenues from the consumer electronics and IoT/Auto group fell significantly to $26.3 million from $182.5 million in the previous year [4] - Annualized recurring revenue increased to $502.9 million, a 30% year-over-year growth, while catch-up revenues declined to $84.8 million from $166.7 million [4] Operational Efficiency - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $159.1 million from $130.4 million in the year-ago quarter, indicating improved operational efficiency [5] - Total operating expenses decreased to $78.7 million from $159.8 million, contributing to the increase in operating income to $131.8 million from $103.8 million [5] Cash Flow and Liquidity - In the first quarter, InterDigital used $19.98 million in cash for operations, contrasting with a cash generation of $50.8 million in the same quarter last year [6] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $883.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, with $71.4 million in long-term debt and other liabilities [6] Future Guidance - For 2025, InterDigital expects revenues between $660 million and $760 million, with adjusted EBITDA forecasted at $400 million to $495 million [7] - For the second quarter of 2025, the company estimates revenues between $165 million and $170 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected in the range of $107 million to $114 million [7]