AI Traction Building On Top Of Durable Auto Royalty Base

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AI Traction Building On Top Of Durable Auto Royalty Base

Semiconductors

Arteris IP

TD SECURITIES (USA) LLC EARNINGS UPDATE

May 12, 2026

Price: $32.43 (05/12/2026) AI Traction Building On Top Of Durable Auto

Price Target: $40.00 (Prior $22.00) Royalty Base

BUY (1)

ESG SCORE: 68/100

Joshua Buchalter, CFA THE TD COWEN INSIGHT

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Arteris delivered a beat in 1Q and raised both 2Q and FY26, with all metrics exceeding

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expectations. Datacenter/AI is now the largest licensing vertical, offering faster royalty

Ethan Potasnick realization and higher ASPs, while automotive continues to anchor durable, long-cycle

646 562 1425 royalties. Cycuity expands the TAM into security, with early evidence of cross-selling

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momentum. Reiterate Buy; PT to $40.

Lannie Trieu, CFA

415 646 7217 What Happened? Arteris reported a strong 1Q26, with results above the high end of guidance

lannie.trieu@tdsecurities.com and an increased FY26 outlook across all metrics. Revenue increased 39% Y/Y, ACV plus

Sean O'Loughlin, CFA royalties reached a record $92.8M (+39% Y/Y), and RPO grew to $118M (+33% Y/Y), extending

646 562 1327 visibility into 2H26/2027. Deal activity strengthened Q/Q, with April representing the strongest

sean.oloughlin@tdsecurities.com month for licensing on record, reinforcing confidence around 2H26 execution. Management

reiterated confidence in achieving non-GAAP operating profitability as early as 4Q26,

Sam Reiff, CFA

supported by larger average deal sizes, improving mix, and continued operating discipline.312 577 2217

sam.reiff@tdsecurities.com In our view, results and guidance reflected improving semis end market conditions and

Key Data broader customer diversification across Arteris' target verticals.