Exhibit 99.1

Ceva, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Total revenue of $24.2 million, up 10% year-over-year

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11 license agreements concluded in the quarter, including Wi-Fi 7 deal with long-term strategic connectivity customer, edge AI NPU for automotive ADAS and spatial audio software for wireless headsets for a leading PC OEM

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Powered 420 million devices in the quarter, up 13% year-over-year

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Customer milestone: leading U.S. OEM successfully ramped in-house 5G modem integrating Ceva IP

ROCKVILLE, MD., May 7, 2025 – Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $24.2 million, compared to $22.1 million reported for the first quarter of 2024. Licensing and related revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $15.0 million, compared to $11.4 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was $9.2 million, compared to $10.7 million reported for the first quarter of 2024.

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: “I am pleased with the continued progress we made in our licensing business this quarter, further solidifying our edge AI strategy and reinforcing key customer engagements across our IP portfolio. While royalty revenue was below expectations, we are encouraged by the adoption and successful implementation of our IP in a leading U.S. OEM's in-house 5G modem launched in the quarter. Additionally, the Wi-Fi 7 design win with a long-term wireless connectivity customer and new licensees for our edge AI and spatial audio IPs are incremental drivers for future royalty growth.”

During the quarter, eleven IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including edge AI NPU for automotive ADAS, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity for AIoT, Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 6 for combo connectivity products, 5G cellular IoT for industrial devices, audio for consumer devices and spatial audio for PC headsets. Two of the deals signed were with first-time customers.

GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 was 86%, as compared to 89% in the first quarter of 2024. GAAP operating loss for the first quarter of 2025 was $4.4 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $5.0 million for the same period in 2024. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2025 was $3.3 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $5.4 million reported for the same period in 2024. GAAP diluted loss per share for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.14, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.23 for the same period in 2024.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 was 87%, as compared to 90% for the same period in 2024. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.3 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $0.8 million reported for the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the first quarter of 2025 were $1.4 million and $0.06, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share of $1.3 million and $0.05, respectively, reported for the first quarter of 2024.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, stated: “We experienced a shortfall in royalty revenue in the quarter due to a combination of soft low-cost smartphone shipments and an industrial customer who had a slower product ramp-up than in the prior year. We remain focused on operating efficiency and having the agility to navigate challenges arising from market uncertainty.”

Ceva Conference Call

On May 7, 2025, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.

The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:

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U.S. Participants : Dial 1-844-435-0316 (Access Code : Ceva)

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International Participants: Dial +1-412-317-6365 (Access Code: Ceva)

The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://app.webinar.net/GvAklQElMmj. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 9176597) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on May 14, 2025. The replay will also be available at Ceva's web site at www.ceva-ip.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Ceva to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding drivers for revenue growth, Ceva’s ability to navigate challenges from market uncertainty. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing Ceva results include: the effect of intense industry competition; the ability of Ceva's technologies and products incorporating Ceva's technologies to achieve market acceptance; Ceva's ability to meet changing needs of end-users and evolving market demands; the cyclical nature of and general economic conditions in the semiconductor industry; Ceva's ability to diversify its royalty streams and license revenues; Ceva's ability to continue to generate significant revenues from the handset baseband market and to penetrate new markets; instability and disruptions related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. Ceva assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP gross margin for the first quarters of 2025 and 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $0.2 million and (b) amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.1 million.

Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million and (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with a business acquisition. Non-GAAP operating loss for the first quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.6 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with a business acquisition.

Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the first quarter of 2025 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $4.3 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.2 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with a business acquisition and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the first quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.6 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with a business acquisition and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.

About Ceva, Inc.

At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today’s most advanced smart edge products. From wireless connectivity IPs (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP), to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs and sensor fusion solutions, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 19 billion of the world’s most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.

Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.

Ceva is committed to being a responsible and respected global corporate citizen and a more sustainable company in the countries where we have operations and employees. We adhere to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and emphasize and focus on environmental controls, resource conservation and recycling and the welfare of our employees.

Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™

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For more information, contact:

Yaniv Arieli

Ceva, Inc.

CFO

+972.9.961.3770

yaniv.arieli@ceva-ip.com

Richard Kingston

Ceva, Inc.

VP Market Intelligence, Investor & Public Relations

+1.650.220.1948

richard.kingston@ceva-ip.com

Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS – U.S. GAAP

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2025			2024
	Unaudited			Unaudited
Revenues:
Licensing and related revenues	$	15,042		$	11,414
Royalties		9,203			10,658

Total revenues		24,245			22,072

Cost of revenues		3,487			2,503

Gross profit		20,758			19,569

Operating expenses:
Research and development, net		17,609			17,991
Sales and marketing		3,449			2,816
General and administrative		3,933			3,572
Amortization of intangible assets		149			150
Total operating expenses		25,140			24,529

Operating Loss		(4,382	)		(4,960	)
Financial income, net		2,100			1,257
Remeasurement of marketable equity securities		(54	)		(60	)

Loss before taxes on income		(2,336	)		(3,763	)
Taxes on Income		991			1,685

Net Loss	$	(3,327	)	$	(5,448	)

Basic and diluted net loss per share	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.23	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share (in thousands):
Basic		23,764			23,508
Diluted		23,764			23,508

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2025			2024
	Unaudited			Unaudited
GAAP net loss	$	(3,327	)	$	(5,448	)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues		159			203
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses		2,466			2,007
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses		566			365
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses		1,132			996
Amortization of intangible assets		208			278
Costs associated with business acquisition		144			280
loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.		54			60
Non-GAAP net income (loss)	$	1,402		$	(1,259	)
GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net income (loss) and income (loss) per share (in thousands)		23,764			23,508
Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)		1,618			-
Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share, excluding the above (in thousands)		25,382			23,508

GAAP diluted loss per share	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.23	)
Equity-based compensation expense	$	0.18		$	0.15
Amortization of intangible assets	$	0.01		$	0.01
Costs associated with business acquisition	$	0.01		$	0.01
Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities	$	0.00		$	0.01
Non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share	$	0.06		$	(0.05	)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2025			2024
	Unaudited			Unaudited
GAAP Operating loss	$	(4,382	)	$	(4,960	)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues		159			203
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses		2,466			2,007
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses		566			365
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses		1,132			996
Amortization of intangible assets		208			278
Costs associated with business acquisition		144			280
Total non-GAAP Operating Income (loss)	$	293		$	(831	)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2025			2024
	Unaudited			Unaudited

GAAP Gross Profit	$	20,758		$	19,569
GAAP Gross Margin		86	%		89	%

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues		159			203
Amortization of intangible assets		59			128
Total Non-GAAP Gross profit		20,976			19,900
Non-GAAP Gross Margin		87	%		90	%

Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. Dollars in thousands)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2025			*2024 ()**
	Unaudited			Unaudited
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	18,814		$	18,498
Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits		139,534			145,146
Trade receivables, net		15,088			15,969
Unbilled receivables		25,731			21,240
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		17,818			15,488
Total current assets		216,985			216,341
Long-term assets:
Severance pay fund		7,132			7,161
Deferred tax assets, net		1,171			1,456
Property and equipment, net		6,578			6,877
Operating lease right-of-use assets		5,281			5,811
Investment in marketable equity securities		258			312
Goodwill		58,308			58,308
Intangible assets, net		1,669			1,877
Other long-term assets		12,609			10,805
Total assets	$	309,991		$	308,948

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade payables	$	2,527		$	1,125
Deferred revenues		2,954			3,599
Accrued expenses and other payables		21,645			23,207
Operating lease liabilities		2,003			2,598
Total current liabilities		29,129			30,529
Long-term liabilities:
Accrued severance pay		7,395			7,365
Operating lease liabilities		2,829			2,963
Other accrued liabilities		1,506			1,535
Total liabilities		40,859			42,392
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		24			24
Additional paid in-capital		262,857			259,891
Treasury stock		-			(3,222	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,108	)		(1,330	)
Retained earnings		7,359			11,193
Total stockholders’ equity		269,132			266,556
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	309,991		$	308,948

(*) Derived from audited financial statements.

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