ADEATechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Adeia, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +59.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Adeia, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (93): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (30): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ADEA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +59.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $40 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $50 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $30 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $40 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $30 |
| 5 May 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | $40 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Dec 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Maxim Group | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ADEA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Adeia, Inc. returned +52.2% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Adeia, Inc. has a market value of $2.8B and an enterprise value of $3.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $470.9M. The latest quarter grew 12.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $122.7M, a 26.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.08.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $172.0M.
Adeia, Inc. spent $65.7M on share buybacks and $22.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.0×; forward P/E: 16.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.77%, paying out 18% of earnings.
Adeia, Inc. employs 150 people — $3.1M of revenue per employee.
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Adeia Inc. announced a multi-year renewal of its intellectual property license agreement with Charter Communications, Inc., through its Spectrum brand. The renewal was announced in a press release on October 5, 2026.
Why it matters — A multi-year renewal with a major cable provider represents continued recurring licensing revenue and stability for Adeia's IP licensing business.
Adeia announced that its board of directors has appointed Dipti Vachani as chief executive officer, effective October 12, 2026.
Why it matters — ADEA watchers would care because a new CEO appointment signals a leadership transition that could shape the company's strategic direction.
Adeia, Inc. was named Asia Pacific Outstanding Company of the Year at the Asia Pacific Business Awards, and Steve Kim was recognized as Outstanding Executive of the Year. The awards honor the company's regional innovation and leadership.
Why it matters — This external recognition highlights Adeia's innovation and leadership in the Asia Pacific region, reinforcing its standing in a key market.
Adeia is rated a Buy, driven by semiconductor IP licensing revenue that surged 314% year-over-year, offsetting declines in its legacy media business. Recurring revenues now make up 73% of total revenue, down from 98%, shifting the company's revenue mix and raising questions about revenue visibility.
Why it matters — ADEA watchers would care because the explosive growth in semiconductor IP licensing is transforming the company's revenue mix, even as the reduced share of recurring revenue introduces new concerns about sustainability and visibility.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Adeia Inc.'s (ADEA) Q2 2026 earnings call. The item announces the availability of the earnings call transcript but includes no details from the call itself.
Why it matters — ADEA watchers would care because the earnings call transcript is a primary source of management commentary on the company's quarterly results and outlook.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Adeia, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $39 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Adeia, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Adeia, Inc. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Oct 2026, Adeia, Inc. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +59.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Adeia, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Adeia, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ADEA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $39 to $50 over the next 12 months.
Adeia, Inc. returned +52.2% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Adeia Inc. is a technology research and intellectual property licensing company focused on media and semiconductor innovation.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 5 Oct 2026): "Adeia Renews IP License Agreement with Spectrum". Adeia Inc. announced a multi-year renewal of its intellectual property license agreement with Charter Communications, Inc., through its Spectrum brand. The renewal was announced in a press release on October 5, 2026.
Adeia Inc. is a technology research and intellectual property licensing company focused on media and semiconductor innovation. Adeia develops, acquires, manages, and licenses patent portfolios that support products and services across entertainment, consumer electronics, social media, and semiconductor markets. Its licensing activities cover areas such as pay-TV, over-the-top video, content discovery, recommendations, digital video, imaging, advertising, connected devices, and high-performance computing. The company works with customers that include video service providers, electronics manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and other technology businesses that use its patented innovations in connected products and digital media experiences. Headquartered in San Jose, California, Adeia operates as a pure-play IP licensing business, emphasizing monetization of research-driven inventions rather than manufacturing hardware or software products.
CEO Mr. Paul E. Davis J.D. · 150 employees · United States · https://adeia.com
