Adeia (NASDAQ:ADEA) Given New $30.00 Price Target at BWS Financial

Adeia (NASDAQ:ADEA) had its price target upped by investment analysts at BWS Financial from $24.00 to $30.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. BWS Financial’s target price indicates a potential upside of 57.52% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Adeia from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Adeia in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Zacks Research raised Adeia from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Rosenblatt Securities lifted their target price on Adeia from $20.00 to $30.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Maxim Group upped their price target on shares of Adeia from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and five have issued a Buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $25.20.

Adeia Trading Up 3.1%

ADEA stock traded up $0.57 on Tuesday, hitting $19.05. 594,918 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 813,759. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.32 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 3.72 and a quick ratio of 3.72. The business’s fifty day moving average is $17.93 and its two-hundred day moving average is $16.03. Adeia has a twelve month low of $10.59 and a twelve month high of $20.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Adeia

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in Adeia by 447.0% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,444 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 1,180 shares during the period. Quarry LP raised its holdings in shares of Adeia by 245.5% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,586 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,127 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Adeia in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its stake in Adeia by 714.9% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,632 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 2,309 shares during the period. Finally, CWM LLC grew its position in Adeia by 436.0% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,444 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 1,988 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.36% of the company’s stock.

More Adeia News

Here are the key news stories impacting Adeia this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q4 / earnings beat — Adeia reported record fourth‑quarter revenue and set quarterly records for operating income and adjusted EBITDA; non‑GAAP EPS of $0.86 beat consensus and GAAP EPS was $0.65, supporting improved profitability expectations. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic licensing wins that de‑risk IP portfolio — Adeia signed a long‑term license with Disney (resolving litigation) and reported a multi‑year deal with Microsoft plus other OTT, Pay‑TV and semiconductor customers, strengthening recurring revenue mix. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Capital allocation: dividend and buybacks — Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05/share (record Mar 16, payable Mar 30) and repurchased $10M in Q4 (total $20M in 2025), with ~$160M remaining under the repurchase plan, supporting shareholder returns. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcripts available — Management detailed results and strategy on the Feb 23 call; transcript coverage is available (Seeking Alpha / Yahoo Finance) for investors who want full commentary and Q&A. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: 2026 guidance implies revenue deceleration — FY2026 revenue outlook of $395–435M compares to $443.4M in 2025, signaling potential top‑line slowdown that could cap multiple expansion until execution and new contract cadence are proven. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Leverage and litigation expense remain considerations — Company paid down debt but still carries substantial term‑loan balance (~$426.7M at year‑end) and reported material litigation expenses in 2025, which could pressure cash flow if legal or refinancing costs persist. Read More.

Adeia Company Profile

Adeia Inc (NASDAQ: ADEA) is a technology licensing company that focuses on acquiring, managing and monetizing intellectual property assets in the electronics and communications sectors. The company’s core business involves the strategic purchase of patent portfolios followed by the negotiation of licensing agreements, collaborative partnerships and, where necessary, enforcement actions to generate revenue from those assets. Adeia’s technology coverage spans semiconductor design, data communications, wireless networking, imaging systems and other advanced electronics applications.

By assembling a diversified collection of high-value patent families, Adeia works closely with original equipment manufacturers, semiconductor suppliers and service providers across North America, Europe and Asia.