Rambus Inc.

NasdaqGS:RMBS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$14.0b

Rambus Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Rambus' CEO is Luc Seraphin, appointed in Jun 2018, has a tenure of 7.92 years. total yearly compensation is $9.51M, comprised of 7.6% salary and 92.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.32% of the company’s shares, worth $44.69M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 7.2 years respectively.

Key information

Luc Seraphin

Chief executive officer

US$9.5m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage7.64%
CEO tenure7.9yrs
CEO ownership0.3%
Management average tenure5.3yrs
Board average tenure7.2yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 08

RMBS: AI Memory IP Momentum Will Face Ongoing Execution And Valuation Risks

Narrative Update: Rambus Analyst Price Target Shift The updated analyst price target for Rambus has moved from $122.00 to $139.25, with analysts pointing to revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, informed in part by recent Street research that included several target hikes and one downgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Rambus reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target increases alongside a fresh downgrade.
Analysis Article May 08

Why Rambus' (NASDAQ:RMBS) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Despite posting healthy earnings, Rambus Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:RMBS ) stock has been quite weak. We have done some analysis...
New Narrative May 01

Future AI Memory Demand Will Expose Execution Risks And Pressure Long Term Earnings

Catalysts About Rambus Rambus develops memory interface chips and silicon IP that support data movement and security in data center and AI hardware. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update Apr 24

RMBS: AI Memory IP Execution Risk Will Limit Future Upside

Rambus' analyst price target shifts approximately $3 higher to $122, as analysts factor in updated fair value estimates, a slightly lower discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly consistent. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rambus has featured lower price targets, even as the latest blended target moves to about $122.
New Narrative Apr 17

AI Hardware Memory Demand Will Drive Powerful Long Term Earnings Potential

Catalysts About Rambus Rambus provides high performance chips and silicon IP that support memory, interconnect and security functions in data center and AI hardware. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update Apr 08

RMBS: AI Memory IP And Steady Long Term Assumptions Will Support Upside

Rambus’ consensus analyst price target has been reduced by a single digit dollar amount, as analysts factor in recent target cuts from Evercore ISI and Susquehanna, along with a new bullish initiation at William Blair that supports steady long term assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts initiating coverage highlight a constructive view on Rambus’ long term fair value, indicating that current pricing is still seen as reasonable relative to their internal assumptions.
Seeking Alpha Apr 07

Rambus: A Leveraged Play On The AI Memory Bottleneck

Summary Rambus Inc. (RMBS) is positioned as a leveraged play on AI-driven memory subsystem complexity, benefiting from both product and IP licensing businesses. RMBS holds a 40% market share in DDR5 RCDs and targets 20% in PMICs, capitalizing on the memory supercycle and rising DRAM prices. The hybrid business model balances high-margin, recurring IP licensing with rapidly scaling, lower-margin memory interface chips, supporting financial resilience. Risks include significant customer and geographic concentration, as well as operational challenges from transitioning to a more product-centric business. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Mar 25

RMBS: AI Memory IP And Steady P E View Will Support Upside

Analysts trimmed their price targets on Rambus by $7 and $10, respectively, while keeping long term growth and profitability assumptions broadly intact. This reflects a more measured view on the stock's valuation rather than a shift in its fundamental outlook.
Narrative Update Mar 11

RMBS: AI Memory Roadmap And Steady P E Assumptions Will Drive Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Rambus, with recent cuts of $7 and $10 balanced by a new bullish initiation. This has led to only modest tweaks in discount rate and future P/E assumptions, rather than a wholesale shift in the overall valuation view.
Narrative Update Feb 25

RMBS: P/E Reset Will Set Up Future AI Upside Potential

Rambus' analyst fair value estimate has nudged up by $1 to $118.88, as analysts refine their P/E assumptions and incorporate mixed but generally constructive recent research, including lower price targets from some firms alongside a fresh bullish initiation. Analyst Commentary Street research on Rambus has been mixed recently, with some analysts trimming price targets while others initiate with a positive stance.
Narrative Update Feb 10

RMBS: Mixed P/E Reset And Silicon IP Deals Will Shape AI Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rambus from US$120 to about US$117.88, citing updated views on growth, profitability, and a modestly adjusted future P/E multiple, as reflected in recent research moves at Evercore ISI, Susquehanna, and William Blair. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mix of optimism and caution around Rambus, with fresh coverage and updated price targets offering both upside and risk factors for you to weigh.
Narrative Update Jan 27

RMBS: Silicon IP Acquisitions And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Shape AI Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Rambus higher to $120, citing updated assumptions on growth, profitability, and P/E that align with recently bullish research coverage. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$120 target as more in line with their updated P/E assumptions, suggesting they view current earnings power as underappreciated by the prior target level.
Analysis Article Jan 22

Rambus Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RMBS) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 32% Share Price Bounce

Rambus Inc. ( NASDAQ:RMBS ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Narrative Update Jan 09

RMBS: Silicon IP Acquisitions And Buybacks Will Support AI Demand Upside

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Rambus to US$120, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. These assumptions still support their prior fair value view.
Analysis Article Dec 29

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS)

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...
Narrative Update Dec 15

RMBS: Data Center DRAM Leadership Will Drive AI Demand Upside Through 2027

Analysts have raised their price target on Rambus stock to $130 from $90, citing the company’s strengthening leadership in data center DRAM, accelerating AI-driven demand signals, and projections for robust revenue and free cash flow growth. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes highlight a constructive stance on Rambus, with multiple firms lifting price targets in response to the company’s role in the AI and data center memory ecosystem.
Analysis Article Dec 15

Does Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Dec 02

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Rambus is US$89.60 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
Narrative Update Nov 30

RMBS: Data Center DRAM Demand Will Drive Share Price Momentum Through 2027

The analyst price target for Rambus has increased from $115.88 to $120.00. This change reflects analysts' positive outlook on the company's strong demand drivers, sustained data center growth, and robust free cash flow projections.
Narrative Update Nov 16

RMBS: Expanding Data Center Demand Will Drive Sustained Outperformance Through 2027

Rambus has seen its average analyst price target increase significantly. Figures now range from $114 to $130 per share, as analysts point to robust demand in data center DRAM and multiple growth catalysts supporting stronger revenue and earnings projections.
Narrative Update Nov 02

RMBS: Expanding Data Center Demand Will Drive Strong Share Price Momentum

Analysts have raised Rambus' fair value estimate from $103.50 to $115.88. They cite increased price targets based on robust revenue growth, strong profit margins, and sustained demand in the data center memory market.
Narrative Update Oct 18

Data Center And AI Trends Will Expand Memory Markets

The analyst fair value estimate for Rambus has increased from $100.38 to $103.50. Analysts cite rising price targets and strong demand drivers in memory markets and data centers as key factors supporting the company’s growth outlook.
Narrative Update Oct 04

Data Center And AI Trends Will Expand Memory Markets

Rambus’ analyst price target has increased significantly from $85.63 to $100.38. Analysts cite robust demand for data center DRAM, accelerating revenue growth prospects, and ongoing confidence in Rambus’ market leadership and strategic positioning.
Narrative Update Sep 16

Data Center And AI Trends Will Expand Memory Markets

Analysts have raised their price target for Rambus to $85.62, citing favorable industry dynamics, accelerating RDIMM growth, increased revenue diversification, and improving earnings consistency, all of which underpin stronger long-term earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite multiple product revenue growth catalysts, particularly for the second half of fiscal 2026.
Analysis Article Sep 16

Earnings Tell The Story For Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) As Its Stock Soars 28%

Despite an already strong run, Rambus Inc. ( NASDAQ:RMBS ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in the last...
Narrative Update Aug 29

Data Center And AI Trends Will Expand Memory Markets

Rambus's consensus price target has increased to $81.88, driven by growing confidence in revenue diversification, sustained financial outperformance, and raised EPS estimates following strong Q2 results. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see increased revenue diversification as a key driver, supporting steady beat-and-raise quarters.
Analysis Article Aug 25

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Rambus' (NASDAQ:RMBS) Returns On Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...
Analysis Article Jun 19

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Rambus Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RMBS) Price

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.4x Rambus Inc. ( NASDAQ:RMBS ) may be sending very bearish signals at...
Analysis Article May 14

Is It Time To Consider Buying Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS)?

While Rambus Inc. ( NASDAQ:RMBS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Luc Seraphin's remuneration changed compared to Rambus's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$230m

Dec 31 2025US$10mUS$726k

US$230m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$229m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$229m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$207m

Dec 31 2024US$7mUS$688k

US$180m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$176m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$231m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$364m

Dec 31 2023US$8mUS$625k

US$334m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$291m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$189m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$55m

Dec 31 2022US$7mUS$598k

-US$14m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$24m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$21m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$45m

Dec 31 2021US$6mUS$575k

US$18m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$174k

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$16m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$37m

Dec 31 2020US$5mUS$573k

-US$40m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$33m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$38m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$66m

Dec 31 2019US$4mUS$550k

-US$86m

Compensation vs Market: Luc's total compensation ($USD9.51M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.79M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Luc's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Luc Seraphin (61 yo)

7.9yrs
Tenure
US$9,507,546
Compensation

Mr. Luc Seraphin has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Rambus Inc since October 25, 2018. He was Interim Chief Executive Officer and Acting General Manager of Memory & Interface D...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Luc Seraphin
CEO, President & Director7.9yrsUS$9.51m0.32%
$ 44.7m
Xianzhi Fan
EVP & COO6.8yrsUS$6.39m0.19%
$ 26.7m
John Shinn
Senior VP5.3yrsUS$1.61m0.0044%
$ 610.8k
Sumeet Gagneja
Senior VP & CFOless than a yearno data0.038%
$ 5.3m
John Allen
VP of Accounting & Chief Accounting Officer2.8yrsno data0.016%
$ 2.2m
Shyam Ramachandran
Senior VP & Chief Information Officerno datano datano data
Kit Rodgers
Senior Vice President of Technology Partnerships & Corporate Development7.9yrsno datano data
Cliff Burnette
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer6.3yrsno datano data
Simon Blake-Wilson
Senior VP & GM of Silicon IPless than a yearno datano data
Jeffry Moore
Senior Vice President of Global Operationsno datano datano data
Tina Faris
VP, Chief of Staff & Deputy General Counsel4.3yrsno datano data
Rami Sethi
Senior VP & GM of Memory Interface Chipsno datano datano data
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
59yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: RMBS's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Luc Seraphin
CEO, President & Director7.6yrsUS$9.51m0.32%
$ 44.7m
Charles Kissner
Independent Chairman of the Board13.8yrsUS$324.96k0.053%
$ 7.4m
Steven Laub
Independent Director4.1yrsUS$282.46k0.0063%
$ 877.7k
Eric Stang
Independent Director17.8yrsUS$284.96k0.022%
$ 3.1m
Emiko Higashi
Independent Director9yrsUS$282.46k0.058%
$ 8.1m
Victor Peng
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.00016%
$ 22.4k
Necip Sayiner
Independent Director6.6yrsUS$282.46k0.029%
$ 4.0m
Meera Rao
Independent Director6.8yrsUS$289.33k0.016%
$ 2.3m
7.2yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: RMBS's board of directors are considered experienced (7.2 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 21:50
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Rambus Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Brett SimpsonArete Research Services LLP
James FontanelliArete Research Services LLP
Tristan GerraBaird