Duality Advisers LP has recently invested $2.52 million in Ambarella, Inc., a leading semiconductor company in the tech industry. With this new stake, Duality Advisers LP aims to capitalize on the potential growth of Ambarella and solidify its position as a prominent player in the market.
The investment firm purchased 32,479 shares of Ambarella, valued at approximately $2,515,000. This acquisition signifies the confidence that Duality Advisers LP has in the company’s future prospects. As of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Duality Advisers LP owned about 0.09% of Ambarella.
The move by Duality Advisers LP is in line with recent trends in the market, where various institutional investors and hedge funds have shown interest in Ambarella. For instance, White Pine Capital LLC increased its stake in Ambarella by 1.4% during the fourth quarter, while Prudential Financial Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd also increased their positions in the company during the first quarter.
Ambarella’s strong performance in the market is reflected in its stock price, which opened at $58.60 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $73.00, while its 200-day simple moving average is $74.61. Ambarella has a market cap of $2.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -23.44, and a beta of 1.55.
In terms of financials, Ambarella reported better-than-expected results for the most recent quarter, with earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.15), beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.21) by $0.06. The company had a negative net margin of 33.72% and a negative return on equity of 14.40%. Ambarella’s revenue for the quarter was $62.10 million, slightly surpassing the consensus estimate of $62.02 million.
Despite facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambarella continues to innovate and develop cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. The company specializes in high-definition (HD) and ultra HD compression, image processing, and deep neural network processing. Its system-on-a-chip designs integrate various functionalities onto a single chip, delivering superior video and image quality, as well as energy efficiency.
FAQs:
1. What is a semiconductor company?
A semiconductor company is a business that designs and manufactures semiconductor devices, which are electronic components essential for the functioning of various electronic devices. These devices can range from microprocessors and memory chips to sensors and communication devices.
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When an investment firm or individual purchases a stake in a company, it means they acquire a portion of ownership in that company. This ownership stake gives them certain rights and privileges as shareholders, including voting rights and the potential to receive dividends.
3. What is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
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Sources:
– Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AMBA?p=AMBA
– Securities and Exchange Commission: https://www.sec.gov/