The chart below shows how ARM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ARM sees a -1.11% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +18.44% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.69%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Arm Chip Market Presence: Over 300 billion Arm chips have been shipped to date, showcasing the company's significant market presence.
Q2 Revenue Exceeds Guidance: Total revenue for Q2 was $844 million, exceeding the top end of the guided range.
Record Royalty Revenue Growth: Royalty revenue reached $514 million, growing 23% year-over-year, matching the highest royalty revenue quarter to date.
Smartphone Royalty Revenue Surge: Smartphone royalty revenue grew 40% year-over-year, significantly outperforming the previous quarter's 4% growth.
Arm Version 9 Adoption: The adoption of Arm's Version 9 architecture is driving strong demand across various sectors, particularly in mobile and automotive markets.
Negative
Licensing Revenue Decline: Licensing revenue declined 15% year-over-year to $330 million, which was better than our expectations of a 25% decline.
R&D Expense Increase: R&D expenses are expected to be around $525 million, indicating a significant increase in costs.
Q3 Revenue Growth Forecast: The company anticipates revenue growth between $920 million and $970 million for Q3, which represents a slowdown compared to previous quarters.
Smartphone Royalty Revenue Growth: The royalty revenue for smart phones grew only 40%, contrasting sharply with the 4% unit growth in the previous quarter, indicating a potential market saturation.
Unchanged Revenue Guidance: The forecast for the full year revenue guidance remains unchanged, suggesting limited growth potential.
Arm Holdings plc (ARM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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