NASDAQ$RMBS
Rambus Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Rambus had an excellent fourth quarter, exceeding expectations with record Q4 revenue from memory interface chips and silicon IP.
Rambus reported strong Q4 2019 financial results, with revenue towards the high end of guidance at $59.9 million and licensing billings of $63.8 million. The company generated $35.4 million in cash from operating activities during the quarter and expanded its product portfolio with the acquisition of Secure Silicon IP and Protocols business from Verimatrix.
- Rambus exceeded expectations in Q4 2019, with GAAP revenue of $59.9 million.
- Licensing billings were $63.8 million, product revenue was $26.6 million, and contract and other revenue was $13.9 million.
- The company achieved record Q4 and full-year revenue for both the Memory Interface Chips and Silicon IP businesses.
- Cash provided by operating activities was $35.4 million in Q4 and $128.5 million for the full year 2019, up 48% year over year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Rambus · Revenue · Quarterly
$59.9M
Revenue by segment
Rambus · $59.9M total across 3 segments · Q4 2019
- Product revenue$26.6M—44.4%
- Royalties$19.4M—32.4%
- Contract and other revenue$13.9M—23.2%
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019
-1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.5%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
38 / 69 earnings
Positive
+17.4%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-27.4%
Q3 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -24.4% | -20.8% | +4.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -13.4% | -5.8% | -19.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -8.7% | -9.5% | -16.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.3% | -8.3% | +13.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.6% | -1.8% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.8% | +11.0% | -12.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +17.2% | +10.2% | +31.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -17.7% | -28.6% | -25.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.4% | -5.3% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -19.7% | -14.7% | -7.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.3% | +12.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -12.3% | -14.1% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.4% | +9.0% | +44.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.6% | +3.9% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.3% | +17.5% | +27.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.8% | +6.3% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.4% | +3.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.1% | +6.4% | +15.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.2% | +3.1% | +17.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.5% | +5.3% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.9% | +2.0% | +2.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.5% | +2.9% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.7% | +8.9% | +19.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.6% | +0.8% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +17.4% | +23.3% | +26.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.5% | +6.2% | -3.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.3% | -0.2% | -8.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.9% | -5.3% | -12.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.3% | -3.3% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.6% | +5.4% | +14.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.3% | +8.1% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.7% | -6.4% | -9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.4% | -7.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -8.2% | -10.3% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.2% | +2.7% | +12.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +4.6% | +2.9% | +0.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.0% | -3.2% | -6.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.6% | -8.6% | -6.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | +7.7% | +3.5% | +17.1% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.9% | +6.4% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -27.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +9.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -8.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -11.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -15.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.2% | — | — |
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