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Aug 1, 2024 3:25 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
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Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) announced third-quarter results that surpassed analyst predictions and issued an upbeat forecast for the fourth quarter.
For the third quarter, Qualcomm reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.33, which exceeded the Street estimate by $0.08. Revenue also came in stronger than expected at $9.39 billion, surpassing the projected $9.21 billion.
The market reacted positively not only to the earnings beat but also to Qualcomm's optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The company forecasted an EPS range of $2.45 to $2.65, with the midpoint of $2.55 higher than the Street estimate of $2.45.
Additionally, Qualcomm projected fourth-quarter revenue between $9.5 billion and $10.3 billion, surpassing the Street estimate of $9.71 billion, signaling potential continued growth.
President and CEO Cristiano Amon attributed the strong performance to the effective execution of Qualcomm's growth strategy and the impressive performance of its QCT segment in terms of quarterly revenues and EBT margins.
Amon also highlighted the introduction of the Snapdragon X Series solutions for PCs, marking a significant step in Qualcomm's evolution towards intelligent computing.
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