InterDigital Inc is a research and development company focused on wireless, Video, Artificial Intelligence, and related Technologies. It designs and develops technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. The majority of revenue is generated from fixed-fee patent license agreements, with a smaller portion coming from variable royalty agreements. Geographically, it operates in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe, with the majority is from China.
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in InterDigital, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) has returned -1.75% so far this year and 72.86% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IDCC has achieved an annualized return of 18.92%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.50% | 12.28% | -17.38% | 2.24% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -5.92% | 19.49% | -4.57% | -2.27% | 5.85% | 3.23% | 15.68% | 7.50% | 28.61% | 4.92% | -7.49% | -9.13% |
| 2024 | -3.18% | 1.18% | -0.33% | -3.53% | 15.69% | 1.73% | 4.84% | 6.58% | 2.27% | 6.15% | 29.34% | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 32.61% | 4.27% | -0.12% | -6.98% | 23.22% | 16.87% | -4.21% | -6.16% | -7.59% | -6.52% | 32.87% | 8.31% |
| 2022 | -3.83% | -6.76% | -0.51% | -10.94% | 14.42% | -7.16% | 1.34% | -17.49% | -18.75% | 13.34% | -0.40% | -2.16% |
| 2021 | 4.94% | -2.55% | -1.78% | 8.91% | 15.45% | -11.16% | -10.06% | 9.22% | -6.48% | -1.99% | 1.34% | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 0.36% | -5.35% | -16.33% | 34.32% | -2.03% | 3.06% | 6.15% | 0.61% | -6.66% | -2.30% | 7.14% | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 11.45% | -4.32% | -5.55% | -1.52% | -2.92% | 1.39% | -1.35% | -23.96% | 7.41% | 1.98% | 3.97% | -4.47% |
| 2018 | 1.43% | -7.89% | 2.08% | 1.36% | 5.84% | 2.08% | 2.36% | 0.30% | -2.68% | -11.59% | 5.57% | -12.62% |
| 2017 | 1.08% | -10.82% | 1.35% | 4.17% | -10.50% | -4.69% | -6.00% | -2.26% | 3.44% | -1.21% | 2.84% | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 3.06% | 2.46% | -3.95% | 6.28% | 20.79% | 10.82% | -10.68% | 12.74% | 15.27% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of IDCC compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current InterDigital, Inc. volatility is 2.44%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 2.06B | 1.77B | 1.90B | 1.63B | 1.62B | 1.61B | 1.63B | 1.85B | 1.73B | 1.47B | 1.19B | 1.11B | 1.06B | 996.97M | 874.64M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 1.10B | 581.55M | 724.90M | 745.24M | 773.37M | 761.56M | 927.03M | 855.27M | 739.71M | 510.52M | 468.33M | 528.65M | 518.71M | 471.68M | 353.12M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | 5.62M | 7.68M | 23.20M | 24.72M | 10.99M | 17.88M | 14.66M | 11.38M | 7.35M | 5.17M | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 1.10B | 581.55M | 730.51M | 752.92M | 796.57M | 786.28M | 938.01M | 873.15M | 754.37M | 521.90M | 475.68M | 533.82M | 518.71M | 471.68M | 353.12M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 295.91M | 244.11M | 164.60M | 159.42M | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 217.84M | 208.81M | 200.39M | 192.71M | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 210.67M | 308.14M | 898.25M | 503.68M | 523.95M | 520.24M | 509.15M | 604.83M | 548.01M | 552.62M | 513.75M | 452.93M | 364.99M | 352.13M | 342.97M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 702.45M | 848.46M | 232.95M | 338.92M | 263.35M | 276.40M | 152.56M | 351.87M | 403.42M | 373.96M | 178.08M | 111.04M | 152.25M | 159.02M | 148.06M |
| Wages (USD) | 50.05M | 32.67M | 38.40M | 32.64M | 32.41M | 29.16M | 26.84M | 24.57M | 22.07M | 26.01M | 27.09M | 15.40M | 20.66M | 14.13M | 22.93M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.57M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 752.50M | 881.13M | 271.35M | 371.56M | 295.76M | 305.56M | 179.40M | 376.44M | 425.48M | 399.97M | 205.17M | 126.44M | 172.91M | 173.15M | 178.56M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 963.17M | 1.19B | 1.17B | 875.24M | 819.71M | 825.80M | 688.55M | 981.27M | 973.49M | 952.59M | 718.91M | 579.36M | 537.90M | 525.29M | 521.53M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 652.61M | 591.62M | 544.09M | 564.49M | 572.77M | 585.53M | 592.26M | 447.95M | 494.11M | 451.37M | 338.87M | 246.13M | 234.44M | 220.08M | 246.74M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 23.71M | 11.57M | 11.34M | 13.38M | 16.63M | 10.22M | 10.05M | 10.67M | 12.63M | 12.15M | 12.55M | 9.54M | 7.82M | 8.00M | 8.34M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 676.32M | 603.19M | 555.43M | 577.87M | 589.40M | 595.75M | 602.31M | 458.63M | 506.73M | 463.52M | 351.41M | 255.67M | 242.26M | 228.08M | 255.09M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.37B | 1.16B | 1.34B | 1.04B | 1.02B | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Prepaid Expenses (USD) | 13.34M | 9.35M | 9.04M | 11.34M | 10.90M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 1.39B | 1.17B | 1.34B | 1.05B | 1.03B | 1.02B | 1.02B | 1.40B | 1.22B | 1.01B | 843.18M | 857.51M | 814.35M | 768.89M | 619.56M |
| Assets (USD) | 2.06B | 1.77B | 1.90B | 1.63B | 1.62B | 1.61B | 1.63B | 1.85B | 1.73B | 1.47B | 1.19B | 1.11B | 1.06B | 996.97M | 874.64M |
InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on April 22, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 8, 2026. The company is a global R&D firm specializing in wireless, video, and AI technologies.
Disciplined Growth Investors reduced its stake in InterDigital by 181,788 shares (worth $64.27 million) after the wireless technology patent licensing company's stock surged 70.3% over the past year. The fund's position declined from 4.947% to 3.71% of assets under management, though InterDigital remains a significant holding at $193.94 million. The company develops and licenses wireless patents for 5G, IoT, and video coding technologies.
InterDigital will demonstrate cutting-edge AI, wireless, and video technologies at MWC 2026, including AI-enabled teleoperation, collaborative sensing with Türk Telekom using preliminary 6G architecture, haptic-enabled streaming with Razer, and interactive AR experiences. The company will also participate in industry discussions on 6G development and the AI Telco Troubleshooting Challenge.
InterDigital and Türk Telekom announced the world's first implementation of collaborative cellular and Wi-Fi sensing using preliminary 6G architecture. The demonstration, conducted at Türk Telekom's Innovation and Test Center in Ankara, showcases how fusing sensing data from both radio systems improves accuracy, service continuity, and reduces blind spots. The achievement will be displayed at Mobile World Congress 2026 and represents progress toward intelligent, sensing-enabled 6G systems with applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and situational awareness.
InterDigital has won another injunction against Disney in Germany's Munich Regional Court over HEVC compression technology patent infringement. This is the fifth injunction InterDigital has secured against Disney across multiple jurisdictions for violations related to video compression and HDR technology. InterDigital's Chief Legal Officer stated it is time for Disney to sign a licensing agreement that appropriately values their innovations.
InterDigital announced that Atle Monrad has been re-elected for a second term as Chair of the 3GPP SA6 working group, which oversees service architecture and procedures for 5G and next-generation 6G systems. Monrad, a 3GPP contributor since 2001, will focus on defining service frameworks for 6G development during his second term.
InterDigital, a technology licensing company, is positioned as a significant AI winner due to explosive growth in mobile data traffic, IoT expansion, and cloud services. The company projects mobile traffic will triple by 2027 and aims to reach $1 billion in annualized recurring revenue by 2030. Trading at 20x trailing earnings with potential for a pullback to 30x, the stock offers both growth potential and reasonable valuation despite near-term earnings headwinds.
InterDigital, an IP licensing specialist, has experienced exceptional growth by licensing its technology to major companies rather than building proprietary products. Revenue more than doubled from 2021 to 2024, net income surged from $55M to $500M, and free cash flow increased nearly sevenfold to $630M. The company has secured lucrative licensing deals with Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung, and other tech giants, with annualized recurring revenue up nearly 50% since 2021. InterDigital has also returned $1.9B to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
The article highlights InterDigital (IDCC), an overlooked AI and tech stock that focuses on R&D and intellectual property licensing rather than consumer-facing products. The company has grown its patent portfolio from 19,000 to 34,000 assets between 2017-2025, with applications across 5G, WiFi, video compression, and AI technologies. InterDigital's strategy of licensing cutting-edge technology to other companies has proven financially successful and positions it well for future growth in the expanding tech innovation economy.
InterDigital announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, payable on January 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 14, 2026.