Qualcomm Q2 2025 Earnings: Beats Estimates but Forecasts Light Revenue

Why this matters: Qualcomm's diversification into automotive and IoT sectors is crucial as it anticipates losing Apple as a customer in the coming years. The slightly lower revenue forecast reflects concerns about the macroeconomic environment and global trade tensions, particularly in China, which accounts for a significant portion of Qualcomm's sales.

Qualcomm's Q2 2025 earnings reveal a company in transition. While its core handset chip business remains strong, the impressive growth in the automotive and IoT sectors highlights its successful diversification strategy. The 59% growth in the automotive sector is particularly noteworthy, signaling Qualcomm's increasing presence in the automotive industry.

However, the slightly lower revenue forecast for the next quarter raises concerns about the impact of macroeconomic factors and trade tensions. CEO Cristiano Amon acknowledged these challenges, emphasizing the company's focus on factors it can control, such as technology roadmap, product portfolio, and customer relationships.

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Qualcomm's Q2 earnings per share were $2.85 (adjusted) versus $2.82 expected, and revenue was $10.84 billion (adjusted) versus $10.66 billion expected.

For the current quarter, Qualcomm expects adjusted earnings per share of $2.70 (midpoint) on revenue of $10.3 billion (midpoint), slightly below analyst estimates of $10.35 billion.

Qualcomm is expanding its business into automotive and IoT sectors, with significant growth in both areas.

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