Core Insights - Qualcomm reported $10.37 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 10.4% and an EPS of $2.77 compared to $2.33 a year ago [1] - The revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.38 billion, resulting in a surprise of -0.15%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.70 by +2.59% [1] Revenue Breakdown - QCT Handsets revenue was $6.33 billion, below the average estimate of $6.51 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of +7.3% [4] - QCT IoT revenue reached $1.68 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.58 billion, with a year-over-year increase of +23.7% [4] - Total QCT revenue was $8.99 billion, slightly below the estimated $9.07 billion, showing a +11.5% change year-over-year [4] - QTL revenue was $1.32 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.26 billion, with a +3.5% year-over-year change [4] - QCT Automotive revenue was $984 million, above the average estimate of $972 million, representing a +21.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Licensing revenue was $1.47 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.44 billion, with a +5.1% year-over-year change [4] - Equipment and services revenue was $8.89 billion, below the average estimate of $9.03 billion, reflecting a +11.3% year-over-year change [4] Financial Performance Metrics - Income before taxes for QTL was $942 million, exceeding the average estimate of $906.56 million [4] - Income before taxes for QCT was $2.67 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $2.8 billion [4] Stock Performance - Qualcomm shares returned +1.7% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Qualcomm (QCOM.US) with a target price of $178.3, indicating a potential upside of 17.8% from the current price of $151.34 [1][5]. Core Views - Qualcomm's smartphone shipment forecast remains largely unchanged, with minimal impact from current tariffs and limited pre-purchase behavior from customers [1]. - For FY3Q25, Qualcomm expects smartphone revenue to grow by 10% year-over-year, driven by increased shipments of high-end Android phones and rising average selling prices [1]. - Automotive revenue is projected to increase by 20% year-over-year, benefiting from high adoption rates of smart cockpit technology in new energy vehicles in China [1]. - Internet of Things (IoT) revenue is anticipated to grow by 15%, supported by gains in high-end personal computers, industrial IoT growth, and surging demand for edge AI [1]. - Long-term growth potential in non-mobile business segments is significant, with expectations that non-mobile revenue will reach $22 billion by 2029 [1]. - Qualcomm's forward P/E ratio is currently at 12.7x, down from 15x at the beginning of the year, making it an attractive investment opportunity [1]. Financial Performance and Forecast - In FY2Q25, Qualcomm reported revenue of $10.98 billion, a 17% increase year-over-year, but a 6% decrease quarter-over-quarter, exceeding market expectations [2][10]. - Gross margin for FY2Q25 was 55.0%, slightly down from the previous year and quarter, primarily due to changes in product mix [2][10]. - Operating profit and net profit for FY2Q25 were $3.12 billion (up 33% year-over-year) and $2.81 billion (up 21% year-over-year), respectively, both slightly above market expectations [2][10]. - The guidance for FY3Q25 indicates a median revenue of $10.3 billion, representing a 10% year-over-year growth [2]. - The financial projections for FY2025 and FY2026 have been slightly adjusted based on FY2Q25 performance and FY3Q25 outlook [2][11]. Valuation - The report employs a DCF valuation method, assuming a growth rate of 12% for FY2030-FY2034 and a perpetual growth rate of 3%, with a WACC of 13.8% [3]. - The adjusted target price of $178.3 corresponds to a P/E ratio of 17.4x for FY2025 [3].

Core Insights - Qualcomm reported revenue of $10.84 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 15.4% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +1.55% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.67 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $2.85, up from $2.44 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +0.71% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.83 [1] Revenue Breakdown - QCT Handsets revenue was $6.93 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $6.89 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of +12.1% [4] - QCT Automotive revenue reached $959 million, surpassing the average estimate of $889.52 million, marking a significant year-over-year growth of +59% [4] - QTL revenue was reported at $1.32 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.35 billion, with a minimal year-over-year change of +0.1% [4] - Total QCT revenue was $9.47 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $9.23 billion, indicating a year-over-year increase of +18% [4] - QCT IoT revenue was $1.58 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.45 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of +27.2% [4] Performance Metrics - Qualcomm's shares have returned -4% over the past month, compared to a -0.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]