Qualcomm is a steady-growth backbone of the AI era - a proven, cash-generating semiconductor leader that’s quietly positioned for a major re-rating. While most attention is on data center chips from NVIDIA or AMD, Qualcomm is building the connective layer that will bring AI to the edge - powering devices, drones, vehicles, and robots that think and communicate in real time.Read more
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) has experienced a significant rebound, gaining 15% from its multi-year low, despite remaining down 20% from its February high.Read more
Strong Start to FY2025: Record Revenues and EPS Growth Qualcomm (QCOM) started off on a strong note in Fiscal Year 2025 by posting historic revenues of $11.7 billion, up 18% year-on-year (YoY). The company's top-line performance was driven by strong performances by its key business units, led by revenues of $10.1 billion by QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies).Read more
Key Takeaways Diversification into AI devices, automotive, and industrial IoT is set to drive higher margins and reduce dependence on individual customers. Strategic expansion in data centers and next-gen connectivity broadens Qualcomm's addressable market and supports long-term sustainable growth.Read more
Key Takeaways Rapid expansion in automotive, IoT, and PC segments, combined with leadership in on-device AI, positions Qualcomm for above-industry-average earnings growth and margin improvement. Dominant patent portfolio and supply chain resilience provide robust downside protection, supporting stability and premium valuation amid industry and economic shifts.Read more
Key Takeaways Worsening US-China tensions and increased localization threaten Qualcomm's revenue, market share, and licensing profitability due to shrinking international demand and intensified competition. Rising client vertical integration and adoption of open-source architectures undermine chip sales, royalty streams, and net margins, increasing risks of margin compression and obsolescence.Read more
QUALCOMM Incorporated engages in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry worldwide. It operates through three segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT); Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL); and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software with connectivity and computing technologies for use in mobile devices; automotive systems for connectivity, digital cockpit, and ADAS/AD; and IoT, including consumer electronic devices, industrial devices, and edge networking products. The QTL segment grants licenses or provides rights to use portions of its intellectual property portfolio, which include various patent rights useful in the manufacture and sale of wireless products comprising products implementing LTE, and/or OFDMA-based 5G products and derivatives; to use cellular standard-essential patents, including 3G, 4G and 5G for cellular devices. The QSI segment invests in early-stage companies in various industries, including 5G, artificial intelligence, automotive, consumer, enterprise, cloud, IoT, and extended reality, and investments, including non-marketable equity securities and, to a lesser extent, marketable equity securities, and convertible debt instruments. It also provides development, and other services and sells related products to the United States government agencies and their contractors. In addition, the company is also involved in Qualcomm government technologies and data center businesses. QUALCOMM Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
