Qualcomm Faces Crucial Earnings Test Amid Sharp Stock Decline
Qualcomm's stock has fallen sharply, down 35% from its May peak and now trading at $170.04 as of July 27, despite a strong performance in the first half of the year. The company is set to report Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings on July 29 after market close, with analysts expecting revenue of $9.71 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.22 according to Zacks data. The stock's reaction will largely depend on management commentary regarding the path forward for key growth areas like AI expansion and data center revenues. While Qualcomm has consistently beaten earnings estimates in recent quarters, near-term challenges include pricing pressure from Android rivals, memory supply constraints affecting device economics, and rising operating expenses due to ongoing investments. In Q2 fiscal 2026 results reported on April 29, the company showed strong performance outside of its core handset business with record automotive revenues. Qualcomm returned $3.7 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends and announced a new $20 billion stock repurchase authorization.
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