InterDigital Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
InterDigital has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 48.6%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 19.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 16.8% per year. InterDigital's return on equity is 36.6%, and it has net margins of 36.7%.
Key information
48.6%
Earnings growth rate
52.2%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 16.8% |
| Return on equity | 36.6% |
| Net Margin | 36.7% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Sep 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Under The Bonnet, InterDigital's (NASDAQ:IDCC) Returns Look Impressive
Dec 11
At US$196, Is It Time To Put InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) On Your Watch List?
Nov 28InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Shares Could Be 28% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 14InterDigital: $1 Billion Revenue Target Is Achievable
Nov 04We Think InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Oct 24Lacklustre Performance Is Driving InterDigital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IDCC) Low P/E
Sep 25Investors Should Be Encouraged By InterDigital's (NASDAQ:IDCC) Returns On Capital
Aug 30Are InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Aug 16InterDigital: Growing Fast By Monetizing AI For Video
Aug 09Growth Investors: Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Revenue Forecasts By 12%
Aug 02We Think InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jul 25We Discuss Why The CEO Of InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Is Due For A Pay Rise
May 30Is Now The Time To Put InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) On Your Watchlist?
May 21Investors Shouldn't Overlook InterDigital's (NASDAQ:IDCC) Impressive Returns On Capital
May 03InterDigital, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IDCC) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
Apr 19Why InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Could Be Worth Watching
Mar 09Additional Considerations Required While Assessing InterDigital's (NASDAQ:IDCC) Strong Earnings
Feb 22Results: InterDigital, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Feb 18Analysts Just Made A Notable Upgrade To Their InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) Forecasts
Feb 16InterDigital: Uncovering The Undervalued Gem In Wireless And Video IP
Feb 14New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC)
Jan 18Here's Why We Think InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) Is Well Worth Watching
Jan 16Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How InterDigital makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 24 | 721 | 265 | 56 | 194 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 733 | 278 | 57 | 195 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 611 | 190 | 55 | 195 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 550 | 214 | 53 | 195 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 561 | 207 | 51 | 195 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 536 | 182 | 51 | 195 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 559 | 181 | 49 | 190 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 458 | 94 | 47 | 185 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 453 | 83 | 49 | 273 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 481 | 87 | 56 | 245 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 444 | 68 | 61 | 222 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 425 | 55 | 61 | 200 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 404 | 32 | 61 | 90 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 348 | 30 | 51 | 88 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 365 | 50 | 48 | 88 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 359 | 45 | 49 | 204 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 370 | 60 | 47 | 81 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 355 | 38 | 49 | 80 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 327 | 24 | 50 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 319 | 21 | 51 | 75 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 292 | 9 | 52 | 76 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 295 | 29 | 52 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 289 | 32 | 51 | 72 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 307 | 65 | 51 | 70 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 437 | 115 | 53 | 69 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 460 | 129 | 52 | 69 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 526 | 171 | 53 | 72 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 533 | 176 | 53 | 76 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 602 | 258 | 54 | 74 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 712 | 327 | 51 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 653 | 315 | 48 | 68 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 666 | 309 | 52 | 73 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 504 | 206 | 42 | 70 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 396 | 126 | 42 | 71 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 439 | 118 | 42 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 441 | 119 | 40 | 73 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 415 | 100 | 38 | 70 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 393 | 89 | 38 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 468 | 135 | 39 | 77 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 416 | 104 | 38 | 75 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 429 | 105 | 35 | 77 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 462 | 118 | 35 | 74 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 336 | 49 | 32 | 64 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 325 | 38 | 31 | 65 |
Quality Earnings: IDCC has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: IDCC's current net profit margins (36.7%) are lower than last year (37%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: IDCC's earnings have grown significantly by 48.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: IDCC's earnings growth over the past year (27.6%) is below its 5-year average (48.6% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: IDCC earnings growth over the past year (27.6%) did not outperform the Software industry 27.6%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: IDCC's Return on Equity (36.6%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 09:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
InterDigital, Inc. is covered by 21 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Brett Simpson | Arete Research Services LLP |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Amir Rozwadowski | Barclays |