Core Viewpoint - Qualcomm's latest earnings report indicates weak growth in its smartphone-related business, raising market concerns about potential impacts from tariffs on the industry [1][4]. Financial Performance - For the third fiscal quarter ending June 29, Qualcomm reported revenue of $10.37 billion, a year-over-year increase of 10%, but below analysts' expectations of $10.62 billion [1]. - Adjusted net income was $2.67 billion, up 25% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share at $2.77, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $2.72 [1]. - The CDMA Technology Group's revenue for the third fiscal quarter was $8.993 billion, a year-over-year increase of 11% [2]. Business Segment Breakdown - Revenue from mobile chip business was $6.328 billion, a year-over-year increase of 7%, falling short of the expected $6.48 billion [1]. - Automotive chip revenue reached $984 million, up 21% year-over-year [1]. - Internet of Things (IoT) business revenue was $1.681 billion, reflecting a 24% year-over-year growth [1]. - The Technology Licensing Group reported revenue of $1.318 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase [1]. Future Outlook - Qualcomm anticipates fourth fiscal quarter revenue to be between $10.3 billion and $11.1 billion, with analyst expectations averaging $10.6 billion [4]. - The CDMA Technology Group's revenue is expected to be between $9 billion and $9.6 billion, while the Technology Licensing Group's revenue is projected to be between $1.25 billion and $1.45 billion [4]. Industry Challenges - The report heightened concerns about the chip industry's recovery prospects, with other manufacturers like Texas Instruments and Intel also providing cautious outlooks [4]. - A significant challenge for Qualcomm is Apple's plan to develop its own modem chips for iPhones, which could eventually replace Qualcomm's chips, although this transition has been delayed due to slow progress in Apple's component development [4].