Exhibit 99.1

Ceva, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

ROCKVILLE, MD., May 7, 2025 – Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $24.2 million, compared to $22.1 million reported for the first quarter of 2024. Licensing and related revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $15.0 million, compared to $11.4 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $9.2 million, compared to $10.7 million reported for the first quarter of 2024.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: “I am pleased with the continued progress we made in our licensing business this quarter, further solidifying our edge AI strategy and reinforcing key customer engagements across our IP portfolio. While royalty revenue was below expectations, we are encouraged by the adoption and successful implementation of our IP in a leading U.S. OEM's in-house 5G modem launched in the quarter. Additionally, the Wi-Fi 7 design win with a long-term wireless connectivity customer and new licensees for our edge AI and spatial audio IPs are incremental drivers for future royalty growth.”

During the quarter, eleven IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including edge AI NPU for automotive ADAS, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for AIoT, Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 6 for combo connectivity products, 5G cellular IoT for industrial devices, audio for consumer devices and spatial audio for PC headsets. Two of the deals signed were with first-time customers.

GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 was 86%, as compared to 89% in the first quarter of 2024. GAAP operating loss for the first quarter of 2025 was $4.4 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $5.0 million for the same period in 2024. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2025 was $3.3 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $5.4 million reported for the same period in 2024. GAAP diluted loss per share for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.14, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.23 for the same period in 2024.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 was 87%, as compared to 90% for the same period in 2024. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.3 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $0.8 million reported for the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the first quarter of 2025 were $1.4 million and $0.06, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share of $1.3 million and $0.05, respectively, reported for the first quarter of 2024.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, stated: “We experienced a shortfall in royalty revenue in the quarter due to a combination of soft low-cost smartphone shipments and an industrial customer who had a slower product ramp-up than in the prior year. We remain focused on operating efficiency and having the agility to navigate challenges arising from market uncertainty.”

Ceva Conference Call

On May 7, 2025, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.

The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:

The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://app.webinar.net/GvAklQElMmj. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 9176597) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on May 14, 2025. The replay will also be available at Ceva's web site at www.ceva-ip.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Ceva to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding drivers for revenue growth, Ceva’s ability to navigate challenges from market uncertainty. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing Ceva results include: the effect of intense industry competition; the ability of Ceva's technologies and products incorporating Ceva's technologies to achieve market acceptance; Ceva's ability to meet changing needs of end-users and evolving market demands; the cyclical nature of and general economic conditions in the semiconductor industry; Ceva's ability to diversify its royalty streams and license revenues; Ceva's ability to continue to generate significant revenues from the handset baseband market and to penetrate new markets; instability and disruptions related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. Ceva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarters of 2025 and 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $0.2 million and (b) amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.1 million.

Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million and (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with a business acquisition. Non-GAAP operating loss for the first quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.6 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with a business acquisition.

Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the first quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with a business acquisition and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the first quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.6 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with a business acquisition and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.

About Ceva, Inc.

At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today’s most advanced smart edge products. From wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 19 billion of the world’s most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.

Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.

Ceva is committed to being a responsible and respected global corporate citizen and a more sustainable company in the countries where we have operations and employees. We adhere to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and emphasize and focus on environmental controls, resource conservation and recycling and the welfare of our employees.

Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™

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Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS – U.S. GAAP

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Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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Exhibit 99.2

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

Ceva, Inc.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call

Prepared Remarks of Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer and
Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer

May 7, 2025

8:30 A.M. Eastern

Richard

Good morning everyone and welcome to Ceva’s first quarter 2025 earnings conference call. Joining me today on the call are Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer, and Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva.

Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Before handing over to Amir, I would like to remind everyone that today’s discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Ceva to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions.

Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our strategy and growth opportunities, market positioning, trends and dynamics, including with respect to significantly expanding market share in wireless communication IP and to momentum in diversifying our royalty customer base, expectations regarding demand for and benefits of our technologies and revenues, expectations regarding technology innovations, including timeline to revenue generation, our sales pipeline and backlog, and our financial goals and guidance regarding future performance. Ceva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

We will also be discussing certain non-GAAP financial measures which we believe provide a more meaningful analysis of our core operating results and comparison of quarterly results. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures is included in the earnings release we issued this morning and in the SEC filings section of our investors relations website at investors.ceva-ip.com.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

With that said, I’d like to turn the call over to Amir who will review our business performance for the quarter and provide some insight into our ongoing business. Amir;

Amir

Thank you, Richard. Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us today. In the quarter we delivered solid progress in our licensing business, reinforcing our long-term growth strategy and expanding our customer engagements across all of our targeted uses cases, connect, sense and infer - enabling Edge AI. Royalty revenue fell short of expectations due to a combination of soft low-cost smartphone shipments and an industrial customer who had a slower product ramp-up than in the prior year. However, by implementing cost control measures, we mitigated some of the revenue impact and achieved profitability close to non-GAAP EPS consensus. Importantly, our design wins this quarter not only strengthen our long-standing partnerships with key connectivity customers, but also expanded our footprint with new customers embracing our sensing and edge AI IPs, laying a strong foundation for future growth.

Total revenue for the quarter came in at $24.2 million, up 10% year-over-year. Licensing revenue was $15 million, with 11 deals concluded in the quarter, including a number of notable strategic deals, which I will elaborate on now, in the context of the three use cases that underpin our business.

Connectivity serves as the foundational pillar of Edge AI, enabling seamless communication between devices and data centers. For this use case, we have solidified our market leadership position by securing several strategic agreements with multiple key Bluetooth and Wi-Fi customers, reinforcing our position in their long-term roadmaps. One of our current highest volume customers, who has a well-established global customer base and who is already shipping in volume single and multi-protocol combo chips based on Ceva Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6 IPs, has selected our Wi-Fi 7 IP for its next generation products, demonstrating their trust and long-term partnership with us. In addition to this customer, we also signed a new long-term Wi-Fi 6 deal with another high-volume customer, a Bluetooth 6 / Wi-Fi 6 combo deal with a top 10 MCU vendor, and next generation Bluetooth deals with two of our leading audio customers, as they continue to expand their connectivity offerings based on Ceva’s market-leading technology.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

The second pillar enabling Edge AI is the sensing use case, which includes inputs and outputs that help devices better understand their surroundings and deliver enhanced user experiences, such as improved audio performance. For this use case, we secured multiple deals, most notably an agreement for our RealSpace spatial audio software, which will be integrated into professional headsets and other audio devices from a leading PC OEM. This marks a significant milestone, as it validates the quality and robustness of our spatial audio software solution.

After sensing data about the environment, inferencing such data enables devices to better interpret their environment and proactively suggest appropriate courses of action. For this use case, we signed an important deal for our high performance NeuPro-M Edge AI NPU with Nextchip, a Korean automotive semiconductor, for their next generation ADAS solutions. Let me explain a bit more about this use case and why we were selected. The overall performance and safety of ADAS systems continues to rapidly advance, thanks to cutting-edge advancements in AI, such as vision transformers. Vision transformers are a way for AI to analyze an image holistically, as opposed to traditional convolutional neural networks that analyze images pixel by pixel. This brings significant benefits and superior performance for ADAS vision systems, including object recognition, segmentation and Free Space detection in complex scenes. The NeuPro-M's support for vision transformers, coupled with its ability to process multiple video streams and AI models in parallel make it ideal for next-generation ADAS systems. We’re currently engaged in multiple discussions related to AI inferencing using our NeuPro NPU family, including several automotive players for their next generation platforms that require processor upgrades to support these latest AI advancements and techniques.

In royalties, while overall revenues declined for the reasons previously mentioned, shipment volume remained strong, and we remain very positive about the long-term potential of our royalty business. Also, we have several notable achievements that highlight other royalty drivers for the business.

In this regard, I am pleased to share that we received the first royalty report from a leading U.S. OEM using our technology in their in-house 5G modem. As I discussed on our last earnings call, we anticipate this customer will significantly expand our market share in wireless communication IP and generate a meaningful, long-term royalty stream in the years to come.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

Additionally, our Wi-Fi royalties grew 183% year-over-year, from a 12% increase in unit shipments. This growth was driven by a favorable product mix shift towards Wi-Fi 6, which commands a higher royalty ASP compared to previous generations. This is a strong indicator that our Wi-Fi 6 customers are continuing to gain traction, particularly in the consumer and industrial IoT markets.

All in all, our first quarter licensing performance and continued momentum in diversifying our royalty customer base reinforce the success of our transformation into a highly diversified IP powerhouse. We serve a broad range of end markets with a portfolio of high-value products and solutions that enable any smart edge device to connect, sense and infer data. As a reminder, success in the IP licensing business is measured over a horizon of several years. The innovations and technologies our engineers are designing today will reach commercial products and begin to generate royalties within 3-5 years. This long-cycle view underpins how we think and manage our business and shape our strategy focused on accumulated and sustained value creation over time.

Our priorities remain clear - continue innovating for our customers, deepen our technology leadership, and building a strong future royalty stream while managing expenses with discipline. I am confident in our ability to navigate the short-term volatility while focusing on our mission to be the IP partner of choice for companies building smart edge devices that connect, sense and infer data.

Now I will turn the call over to Yaniv for the financials.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

Yaniv

Thank you, Amir. I’ll now start by reviewing the results of our operations for the first quarter of 2025.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

With respect to other related data

Shipped units by Ceva licensees during the first quarter of 2025 were 420 million units, up 13% from the first quarter 2024 reported shipments.

Of the 420 million units reported, 49 million units, or 12%, were for mobile handset modems.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

Overall, royalties were below our expectations primarily due to slower smartphone chip shipments for the low-cost smartphone markets and an industrial customer who had a slower product ramp-up than in the prior year.

As for the balance sheet items

Now for the guidance

As we discussed in the prepared remarks, our licensing business continues to perform well, with robust interest in our edge AI portfolio and continued expansion of our wireless leadership. In royalties, we highlighted a U.S. smartphone OEM that reported its first 5G modem royalties to us in the quarter and the ASP uplift in Wi-Fi 6 as our customers' volume shipments increase.

As for the global macro environment and tariffs, while we don’t see any direct impact from tariffs, the indirect impact on consumer demand, among other factors, has increased the uncertainty about the year. Given these evolving dynamics, as well as our lower than anticipated revenues for the first quarter, we are adopting a more cautious outlook for the rest of the year, lowering the 2025 revenue guidance from around a high-single digits range to a low-single digits range for growth over 2024 annual revenues.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

On the expense side, we are lowering our overall expense levels (COGS and OPEX) from a range of 2%-6% over 2024 to in-line with 2024, or $96 million to $100 million, with non-GAAP OPEX slightly lower than 2024.

Based on these changes, we anticipate a double-digit percentage increase of non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margins, non-GAAP net income, and fully diluted non-GAAP EPS relative to 2024, but at a lower percentage than our earlier guidance.

Specifically for the second quarter of 2025

On royalties, we expect sequential growth, due to seasonality and expansion of a Ceva powered 5G smartphone modem in the second quarter and beyond. Total revenue is forecasted to be $23.7 million to $27.7 million.

-          Gross margin is expected to be similar to the first quarter we just reported. We forecast approximately 86% on a GAAP basis and 87% on a non-GAAP basis, excluding an aggregate of $0.1 million of equity-based compensation expenses and $0.1 million amortization of acquired intangibles.

-        GAAP OPEX for the second quarter of 2025 is expected to be in the range of $25.1 million to $26.1 million. Of our anticipated total operating expenses for the first quarter, $4.5 million is expected to be attributable to equity-based compensation expenses, $0.2 million for amortization of acquired intangibles and $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions. Non-GAAP OPEX is expected to be similar to the first quarter level and in the range of $20.3 million – $21.3 million, also lower than the second quarter of 2024 OPEX level.

-         Net interest income is expected to be approximately $1.3 million.

-         Taxes for the second quarter are expected to be approximately $1.2 million.

-         Share count for the second quarter of 2025 is expected to be 25.6 million shares.

Ceva, Inc. Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call - Prepared Remarks :: May 7, 2025

Operator: You can now open the Q&A session

Wrap Up: Richard

Thank you, Amir. As a reminder, the prepared remarks for this conference call are filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K and accessible through the investor section of our website. With regards to upcoming events, we will be participating in the following conferences:

Further information on these events and all events we will be participating in can be found on the investors section of our website.

Thank you and goodbye