InterDigital announced it will showcase its HDR innovation at NAB 2026, a major industry event for broadcast and media technology. The company will demonstrate its “HDR Master Production for Advanced Streaming” solution, which uses the latest SMPTE metadata standards to enable a single production workflow for both HDR and SDR content, including ad insertion capabilities.
The presentation, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 2026, will be delivered by Principal Engineer David Touze and will focus on the interoperability challenges of HDR workflows. The solution is designed to simplify production for broadcasters and streaming providers, allowing them to deliver high‑quality HDR content for premium live sports and other demanding applications while maintaining a single workflow for SDR output.
InterDigital’s participation in NAB 2026 underscores its strategy to expand beyond its traditional smartphone and IoT licensing businesses into the growing video services market. The company’s recent financial results show a strong earnings beat in Q4 2025, with EPS of $2.12 versus analyst estimates of $1.61, driven by disciplined cost control and a favorable mix of high‑margin licensing deals. However, revenue for the quarter fell 37.4% YoY to $158.2 million, largely due to a decline in catch‑up revenue.
The company’s smartphone licensing segment remains a key driver, with Q1 2025 revenue of $210.5 million down 20% YoY but a 129% increase in smartphone program revenue, reflecting strong demand from partners such as vivo Mobile. InterDigital’s CEO Liren Chen noted, “We finished the year with another strong quarter to cap an outstanding performance in 2025,” highlighting the company’s confidence in its licensing momentum.
By showcasing its HDR solution at NAB, InterDigital aims to attract broadcasters and streaming platforms, potentially opening new licensing opportunities in the high‑margin video domain. The event provides a platform for the company to demonstrate its advanced video compression and HDR technologies, reinforcing its position as a leading intellectual‑property provider in the media and entertainment sector.
The company has guided for 2026 revenue of $675–775 million and adjusted EBITDA of $381–477 million, signaling continued confidence in its growth trajectory despite the recent revenue decline.
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