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Core Viewpoint - Qualcomm's stock experienced a significant drop due to warnings about losing Apple as a customer for its modem business and disappointing smartphone chip revenue in its latest earnings report [1][6]. Financial Performance - For Q3 ending June 29, Qualcomm reported revenue of $10.37 billion, a 10% year-over-year increase, but below the analyst expectation of $10.62 billion [5]. - Adjusted net profit was $2.67 billion, up 25% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share at $2.77, exceeding the forecast of $2.72 [5]. - The QCT segment (mainly chip business) generated $8.993 billion in revenue, an 11% increase, with smartphone chip revenue at $6.328 billion, which was below the expected $6.48 billion [5]. Customer Dependency and Future Outlook - Qualcomm warned that it may lose Apple as a customer for its modem chips in the coming years as Apple shifts to in-house developed chips [6][7]. - Qualcomm previously earned over $5 billion annually from its partnership with Apple, but the future of this relationship is uncertain [7]. - The company is diversifying its revenue streams by focusing on non-mobile markets such as automotive and IoT, with a reported 15% growth in revenue from non-Apple customers [8]. Market and Regulatory Challenges - Qualcomm faces potential tariffs on semiconductor imports, which could disrupt supply chains and negatively impact smartphone revenue [3][9]. - There are concerns regarding the implementation of tariffs that could range from 25% to 100%, which may affect the semiconductor industry significantly [10][12]. - The geopolitical landscape and trade restrictions are creating challenges for the semiconductor sector, as highlighted by ASML's warnings about growth prospects [13][14].