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Daily Brief United States: Qualcomm Inc and more

In today’s briefing:

  • [Earnings Review] Qualcomm Rides Android Wave, But Apple Exit and Licensing Strains Linger


[Earnings Review] Qualcomm Rides Android Wave, But Apple Exit and Licensing Strains Linger

By Raghav Vashisht

  • Handset and edge networking demand powered a strong QCT beat, but licensing growth underwhelmed, and margins declined sequentially.
  • Apple modem revenues will fade by 2026, and the management conspicuously avoided commentary on China auto; both adding to uncertainty.
  • Snapdragon X’s monetisation has been deferred,  while XR design momentum was a rare bright spot beyond mobile.

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