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Arm forecast Q1 revenue of about $1.26 billion, above estimates due to rising AI compute demand, but warned it has not secured enough chip supply to meet orders for its AGI CPU beyond the first $1 billion of demand, sparking cautious investor reaction after an initial rally. The company’s profits rely on licensing and royalties, with the AGI CPU expected to drive billions in revenue, though capacity and cost questions loom as demand grows.
Citi reiterates a Buy on Arm with a $190 target (about 46% upside), arguing that Arm’s v9 architecture commands roughly double the royalty rate of older tech, driving a 27% year‑to‑date rise in royalty revenue to a record $737M. Licensing revenue rose 25% to $505M last quarter, while data‑center royalties outpaced mobiles as cloud giants adopt Arm designs. Citi sees data centers potentially becoming Arm’s largest segment and pegs the 12‑month target at $162.12 (≈25% upside).
Arm Holdings reported Q1 earnings that matched estimates but issued a cautious outlook, leading to an over 8% drop in its stock price. The company's revenue was driven by a 25% increase in royalty income, despite a slight decline in licensing revenue. Arm highlighted strong growth in its Neoverse data center chips, which are increasingly used in AI workloads and cloud infrastructure. The stock remains on several IBD lists, reflecting its significance in the tech sector.