Adeia (NASDAQ:ADEA) Shares Gap Up After Dividend Announcement

Shares of Adeia Inc. (NASDAQ:ADEA) gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday after the company announced a dividend. The stock had previously closed at $18.48, but opened at $20.06. Adeia shares last traded at $19.1540, with a volume of 379,489 shares traded.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a $0.05 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Adeia’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.77%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on ADEA shares. Maxim Group increased their price target on shares of Adeia from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Adeia in a report on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group set a $20.00 price target on Adeia in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. BWS Financial upped their target price on Adeia from $18.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Adeia from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and five have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.00.

Adeia Stock Up 3.2%

The stock has a market cap of $2.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.41 and a beta of 1.44. The business’s 50 day moving average is $17.93 and its 200-day moving average is $16.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 3.72 and a current ratio of 3.72.

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.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ADEA. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Adeia by 4.6% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 64,701 shares of the company’s stock valued at $855,000 after acquiring an additional 2,829 shares during the last quarter. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in Adeia in the 1st quarter valued at $174,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in Adeia by 22.8% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 231,421 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,059,000 after purchasing an additional 42,918 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its stake in Adeia by 1,193.2% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 348,961 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,613,000 after purchasing an additional 321,976 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth purchased a new stake in shares of Adeia during the first quarter worth $167,000. 97.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Adeia

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.