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Qualcomm Automotive Revenue Hits Record
Qualcomm's automotive revenue reaches $1.59 billion, a 61% year-over-year jump, as AI device cycle reshapes investment case.
In brief
Qualcomm's automotive revenue reaches $1.59 billion, a 61% year-over-year jump, as AI device cycle reshapes investment case. Qualcomm's automotive revenue hit $1.59 billion in Q3 FY2026, a 61% year-over-year increase, signaling strong non-handset growth despite smartphone revenue decline. Originally reported by…
Q3 FY2026 Results
Qualcomm reported Q3 FY2026 revenue of $9.95 billion, down 4% year-over-year but ahead of Wall Street consensus.
Handset Revenue Decline
Handset revenue fell 20% year-over-year to $5.09 billion, driven by memory cost inflation and Apple's vertical integration.
Automotive Revenue Surge
Automotive revenue hit a record $1.59 billion, up 61% year-over-year, marking 23 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.
IoT Revenue Growth
IoT revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $1.83 billion, led by industrial networking and robotics applications.
Q4 Revenue Guidance
Qualcomm guided Q4 FY2026 revenue between $9.7 billion and $10.5 billion, with non-GAAP EPS between $2.05 and $2.25.
Margin Compression
QCT segment EBT margin contracted to 26%, down four percentage points year-over-year, as product cost inflation outpaced pricing.
Investor Day Targets
Management revised non-handset revenue target from $22 billion to $40 billion by fiscal 2029, with non-GAAP EPS over $18 for FY2029.
Key Metrics for Investors
Three metrics will determine if Q4 earnings confirm diversification thesis: automotive growth, data center first revenue, and handset pricing realization.
The essence
Qualcomm's automotive revenue hit $1.59 billion in Q3 FY2026, a 61% year-over-year increase, signaling strong non-handset growth despite smartphone revenue decline.
