Daily Upgrade Report for Validea's Joel Greenblatt Strategy - August 19, 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 19 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Validea's Earnings Yield Investor Model: The model, based on Joel Greenblatt's strategy, identifies companies with high return on capital and earnings yields, recently upgraded InterDigital Inc. (IDCC) from 80% to 90% due to improved fundamentals and valuation.
Company Overview: InterDigital, Inc. specializes in research and development for wireless, video, AI, and related technologies, licensing innovations globally for various communication and entertainment products.
Investment Strategy Insight: A score above 90% indicates strong interest in a stock according to Greenblatt's strategy, which emphasizes fundamental analysis to identify potential investment opportunities.
About Joel Greenblatt and Validea: Greenblatt's "Magic Formula" has historically outperformed the market, while Validea provides investment research based on strategies of renowned investors like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham.
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Analyst Views on IDCC
Wall Street analysts forecast IDCC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IDCC is 386.67 USD with a low forecast of 260.00 USD and a high forecast of 475.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 331.920
Low
260.00
Averages
386.67
High
475.00
Current: 331.920
Low
260.00
Averages
386.67
High
475.00
About IDCC
InterDigital, Inc. is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (AI), and related technologies. It designs and develops foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a range of communications and entertainment products and services. The Company licenses its innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cars and other motor vehicles and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. It focuses on wireless technology, which is used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to fifth generation (5G) and advanced Wi-Fi technologies. The Company also focuses on video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
InterDigital (IDCC) Projects FY26 Revenue of $675M to $775M with EPS Between $5.77 and $8.51
- Revenue Expectations: InterDigital anticipates FY26 revenue between $675 million and $775 million, exceeding the market consensus of $649.58 million, indicating strong confidence in future growth that may attract more investor interest.
- Earnings Outlook: The company expects FY26 diluted EPS to range from $5.77 to $8.51, while Non-GAAP EPS is projected between $8.74 and $11.84, suggesting a sustained enhancement in profitability that could further strengthen its market competitiveness.
- Adjusted EBITDA: InterDigital forecasts FY26 adjusted EBITDA between $381 million and $477 million, reflecting proactive efforts in cost control and operational efficiency, which will help improve overall financial health.
- Stock Price Reaction: Following the pre-release, InterDigital's stock fell 2.75% in premarket trading to $300.25, indicating a cautious sentiment from the market regarding its future outlook, which may impact short-term investor confidence.
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InterDigital (IDCC) Signs New License with LG, Projects 2026 Revenue of $675-$775 Million
- New License Agreement: InterDigital has signed a significant new licensing agreement with LG Electronics, further solidifying its market position in wireless and video technologies, which is expected to contribute notably to revenue growth in 2026.
- 2026 Financial Outlook: The company projects revenue for 2026 to be between $675 million and $775 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $381 million to $477 million, indicating strong business momentum and profitability.
- Earnings Per Share Projections: InterDigital anticipates diluted EPS for 2026 to be between $5.77 and $8.51, while non-GAAP EPS is projected to range from $8.74 to $11.84, reflecting the company's ongoing potential for earnings growth.
- Future Guidance: The company plans to provide its first quarter 2026 outlook during the earnings report on February 5, demonstrating management's confidence in future business developments and positive market demand expectations.
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