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Qualcomm Is Down 37% From Its High and Reports Wednesday. Is the Stock a Buy?

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Qualcomm Is Down 37% From Its High and Reports Wednesday. Is the Stock a Buy? Key Points Qualcomm reports fiscal third-quarter results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 29…
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  • Qualcomm expects handset revenue from Chinese customers to bottom in the fiscal Q3 quarter and return to sequential growth in the following quarter.

    60% confidence
  • A custom silicon engagement with a leading hyperscaler remains on track for initial shipments later this calendar year.

    60% confidence
  • Qualcomm delivered results in line with guidance, reflecting solid execution navigating a challenging memory environment.

    60% confidence
  • The author would rather wait for more information before buying Qualcomm stock, even at the risk of missing a rebound.

    60% confidence
  • The consensus analyst rating on Qualcomm is hold, with an average price target of $221.23, about 36% above the current price of $162.88.

    60% confidence

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Qualcomm Incorporated · stock price162.88 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · market share221.23 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · cash3.7 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · margin72 percent
Qualcomm Incorporated · eps2.65 USD
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