RAMBUS INC Revenue Disclosure
4. Revenue Recognition
Contract Balances
The contract assets are primarily related to the Company’s fixed fee IP licensing arrangements and rights to consideration for performance obligations delivered but not billed as of December 31, 2025.
The Company’s contract balances were as follows:
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As of December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Unbilled receivables |
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28,438 |
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$ |
29,104 |
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Deferred revenue |
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31,601 |
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21,852 |
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During the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company recognized $19.7 million and $17.5 million, respectively, of revenue that was included in deferred revenue as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, which includes unearned revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Contracted but unsatisfied performance obligations were approximately $34.7 million as of December 31, 2025, which the Company primarily expects to recognize over the next two years.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 23, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.