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InterDigital Is Amassing a Patent Powerhouse — Could Its Explosive Portfolio Growth Ignite the Next Licensing Boom?

InterDigital Communications delivered a strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, capping a year of significant growth across its various licensing programs and research initiatives. The company reported total revenue of $158 million for the quarter, exceeding its prior outlook and bolstered by a notable consumer electronics device license agreement with a major social media company. For the full year, InterDigital’s total revenue reached $834 million, marking it as the second highest in company history, underscoring successful strategic initiatives in licensing and research advancement. The smartphone licensing program was a substantial contributor to growth in 2025. InterDigital successfully renewed and extended agreements with major players, including Samsung, and added new contracts with Vivo and Honor, with smartphone revenue totaling just under $680 million — a 14% increase year-over-year.