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Qualcomm Q3 Earning Beat, Q4 Guidance Comes Short

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
August 3, 2023
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Qualcomm has just released its third-quarter earnings report, bringing a mix of results. While the company managed to beat Wall Street’s earnings expectations, it fell short in terms of revenue and guidance for the upcoming fourth quarter.

The market’s response was swift, with Qualcomm’s stock declining over 6% during after-hours trading, indicating investors’ reaction to the disclosed figures.

Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, Qualcomm provided its earnings forecast, estimating a range of $1.80 to $2 per share, coupled with revenue spanning from $8.1 billion to $8.9 billion. While these numbers show a strong performance, they didn’t quite match the predictions of financial experts, who had anticipated earnings of $1.91 per share on $8.7 billion in revenue.

Delving deeper into the report, it’s evident that net income for the quarter stood at $1.8 billion, translating to $1.60 per share. This marks a substantial 52% decrease compared to the previous year’s figures of $3.73 billion, or $3.29 per share.

Qualcomm’s role in the smartphone industry is significant, as it designs processors that power many high-end Android devices and a considerable number of lower-end phones. However, the company isn’t immune to the ongoing challenges in the smartphone industry, with declining shipments of new devices. Industry analysts predict a decrease in device shipments for the year 2023. Qualcomm echoed this sentiment, stating that it anticipates a “high-single digit percentage” decline in handset units, partially due to a slower recovery in the Chinese market. Nevertheless, the company remains optimistic, expecting growth in the handset sector to kick off during the holiday season.

The QCT division, responsible for selling processors for smartphones, automobiles, and other smart devices, reported sales of $7.17 billion, reflecting a 24% decline from the previous year. Particularly noteworthy is the segment’s mainstay, handset chip sales, which saw a 25% year-over-year decrease, tallying up to $5.26 billion.

Speaking candidly to analysts during an earnings call, Qualcomm’s finance chief, Akash Palkhiwala, acknowledged the challenge in predicting the timing of the handset sector’s recovery, attributing this uncertainty to customers exercising caution in their purchasing decisions.

On a brighter note, Qualcomm’s automotive business, specializing in chips and software for autonomous cars, provided a glimmer of growth, marking a 13% increase with $434 million in revenue for the quarter.

However, the internet of things (IoT) business, known for crafting budget-friendly chips for low-power devices and industrial applications, faced a 24% decline, recording $1.48 billion in sales. This segment also encompassed chip sales to Meta for its Quest VR headsets.

Qualcomm’s licensing division, QTL, which has been a reliable revenue source, encountered a 19% decline, resulting in $1.23 billion in revenue.

In a technology landscape increasingly focused on artificial intelligence (AI), Qualcomm’s CEO, Cristiano Amon, emphasized the company’s strategic commitment to AI. The company’s ability to execute AI models on mobile devices, rather than relying solely on cloud servers, positions Qualcomm for a potential “inflection point” that could drive future growth.

As Qualcomm charts its course through this dynamic industry, its ability to adapt and make strategic choices will be instrumental in shaping its trajectory. Balancing financial management with innovation, Qualcomm aims to remain a significant player in the ever-evolving realm of technology.

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Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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