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Jun 26, 2022

Qualcomm Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Qualcomm reported strong quarterly results driven by record QCT Automotive and IoT revenues, and executed broad strategic agreements with Samsung.

Key Takeaways

Qualcomm's Q3 2022 earnings showcased strong performance with revenues of $10.9 billion and GAAP EPS of $3.29. The company also extended its patent license agreement and expanded its strategic partnership with Samsung.

Revenues reached $10.9 billion.

GAAP EPS was $3.29, and Non-GAAP EPS was $2.96.

QCT revenues increased by 45% year-over-year.

Returned $1.3 billion to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Total Revenue
$10.9B
Previous year: $8B
+36.7%
EPS
$2.96
Previous year: $1.92
+54.2%
Dividends Paid
$842M
Previous year: $767M
+9.8%
Shares Repurchase
$500M
Previous year: $630M
-20.6%
Shares Repurchase Count
4M
Previous year: 5M
-20.0%
Gross Profit
$6.12B
Previous year: $4.66B
+31.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.68B
Previous year: $7.4B
-63.8%
Total Assets
$47B
Previous year: $38.8B
+21.3%

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Forward Guidance

Qualcomm provided revenue guidance for Q4 FY22 of $11.0B - $11.8B and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.00 - $3.30.

Positive Outlook

  • QCT revenues are expected to be $9.5B - $10.1B.
  • QTL revenues are expected to be $1.45B - $1.65B.
  • Eliminating the one-quarter reporting lag in Q4 for Arriver.
  • Veoneer acquisition closed in Q3 FY22.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be $3.00 - $3.30.

Challenges Ahead

  • Estimated impact of an approximate $0.20 reduction to EPS due to macroeconomic headwinds.
  • A reduction in the global handset forecast.
  • Outlook does not include provisions for proposed tax law changes.
  • Outlook does not include provisions for future asset impairments.
  • Outlook does not include provisions for pending legal matters, other than future legal amounts that are probable and estimable.