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Arm Beats Estimates and Raises Outlook on Surging AI Demand

Rising royalties from low‑power designs for AI and data centers underpin the stronger guidance.

Overview

  • Arm reported fiscal Q2 revenue of about $1.14 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.39, topping consensus estimates.
  • Management guided current‑quarter revenue to a roughly $1.23 billion midpoint, ahead of Wall Street’s ~$1.1 billion view.
  • Royalty revenue rose 21% to $620 million and licensing climbed 56% to $515 million, reflecting adoption across smartphones, data centers and automotive.
  • Annualized contract value increased 28% year over year to $1.6 billion, highlighting strengthening recurring and licensing pipelines.
  • Shares moved higher in after‑hours and premarket trading as analysts reaffirmed bullish ratings, with price targets including BofA at $205, Citi at $200 and KeyBanc at $190.