Adeia Inc

Adeia Inc. (NASDAQ: ADEA) operates as an incubator, which invests in advanced research and development to create technologies for the entertainment, media, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries. It invents, develops, acquires, and licenses fundamental innovations, which allow people to explore and experience entertainment in a connected world.

Recent Financial and Business Updates:

• In the first quarter, Adeia reported robust financial results, with revenue reaching USD 117.3 million, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous quarter's USD 103.3 million. Both GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) and non-GAAP diluted EPS were reported at USD 0.26 and USD 0.48, respectively. Net income for the quarter amounted to USD 29.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA stood at USD 85.8 million. The company also demonstrated strong cash flow from operations, totaling USD 63.4 million, allowing them to make substantial progress in debt reduction, with USD 83.6 million paid down during the same period.
• Adeia's business highlights included significant achievements in licensing agreements. Notably, both Kioxia and Western Digital signed long-term agreements to license Adeia's semiconductor patent portfolio, specifically incorporating the hybrid bonding patents. Verizon and Altice also signed noteworthy agreements. Verizon extended its license for Adeia's media patent portfolio, while Altice secured an early renewal supporting its Optimum services, including cable TV and over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. The company further strengthened its presence in Asian markets, signing three Pay-TV renewals with customers in South Korea and Japan.
• Regarding capital allocation, Adeia continued its prudent approach to debt management, making a principal payment of USD 83.6 million toward its term loan during the quarter, reducing the outstanding balance to USD 665.6 million as of March 31, 2023. Additionally, the company provided returns to its shareholders through a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.05 per share of common stock, distributed on March 29, 2023. Moreover, the Board of Directors declared another dividend of USD 0.05 per share of common stock, to be paid on June 20, 2023, to stockholders of record on May 30, 2023, showcasing a commitment to delivering value to investors.
  

Technical Observation (on the daily chart)

Currently, the stock is near an important resistance range of USD 11.50-USD 12.50, from where price has taken resistances in the past. A breakout in upward direction from this range would likely initiate a new short-term trend in the up direction. The RSI (14 period) momentum indicator is at a value of 60.96, correcting from the overbought zone, with expectations of some consolidation or a short-term correction. Moreover, the price is currently positioned above both the 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA trend-following indicators, which may act as dynamic short-term support levels.

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As per the above-mentioned price action, recent key business and financial updates, momentum in the stock over the last month, and technical indicators analysis, a ‘Watch’ rating has been given to Adeia Inc. (NASDAQ: ADEA) at the current price of USD 11.53 as of July 21, 2023, at 09:50 am PDT.

Individuals can evaluate the stock based on the support and resistance levels provided in the report in case of keen interest taking into consideration the risk-reward scenario. 

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 

Related Risk: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and a recommendation is provided for a short duration. This report is solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc. 

How to Read the Charts?

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period simple moving average (SMA) while the red line indicates the 50- period simple moving average (SMA). SMA helps to identify existing price trends. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black colour line in the chart’s lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period) which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the stock. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Stocks with high volumes are more liquid than stocks with lesser volume as liquidity in stocks helps in easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock. 

Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock. 

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable movement in the stock prices. 

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is July 21, 2023. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV. 

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

RSI: Relative Strength Index

USD: United States dollar 

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