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Qualcomm Q3 2024 Earnings Highlights: Strong performance driven by Automotive and AI

by Team Lumida
August 2, 2024
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Qualcomm Q3 2024 Earnings Highlights: Strong performance driven by Automotive and AI
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Top 5 Key Takeaways for Investors

  1. Strong Q3 performance with revenues of $9.4 billion and EPS of $2.33, above guidance midpoint.
  2. Automotive revenue hit record $811 million, up 34% sequentially, on track for 50% YoY growth in FY2024.
  3. AI capabilities driving growth across segments, particularly in premium tier smartphones and PCs.
  4. New long-term licensing agreement signed with Honor, a leading Chinese smartphone OEM.
  5. Expect December quarter year-over-year growth to be consistent with last year, despite loss of Huawei revenue.

Qualcomm delivered a solid fiscal Q3 2024, exceeding expectations with non-GAAP revenues of $9.4 billion and EPS of $2.33. The company’s diversification strategy is gaining traction, particularly in automotive and IoT segments.

    “We are pleased with our execution and financial performance in fiscal ’24. Based on the midpoint of our guidance, we are on track to deliver strong non-GAAP EPS growth of approximately 20% relative to fiscal ’23.” – Akash Palkhiwala, CFO

    Main Themes

    • Guidance: Q4 revenue forecast of $9.5-$10.3 billion, EPS of $2.45-$2.65
    • Competition: Strengthening position in premium tier smartphones and AI-capable PCs
    • New Product Announcements: Next-gen Snapdragon 8 flagship mobile platform with custom Oryon CPU coming in October
    • AI References: Expanding AI capabilities across smartphones, PCs, automotive, and IoT
    • Market-moving Information: License to export products to Huawei revoked, impacting current and next quarter revenues

    Insights

    Qualcomm is leveraging its AI expertise to drive growth across multiple segments:

    • In smartphones, AI features are expanding the premium tier market share from 21% to 31%
    • Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon X Series platforms are exceeding expectations, with some models selling out
    • Automotive AI use cases, particularly large language models for audio interfaces, present upside potential for digital cockpit content

    Market Opportunity

    Qualcomm is targeting multiple high-growth markets:

    1. AI-capable PCs: Forecasting 50% of PCs will be AI-capable by 2027
    2. Automotive: On track for $4 billion revenue by 2026, $9 billion by end of decade
    3. Industrial IoT: Developing new product roadmap to address AI-driven demand for edge computing
    4. XR devices: Seeing acceleration in demand due to Gen AI use cases

    Market Commentary

    The smartphone market remains flat to slightly up year-over-year, but the premium tier is growing significantly. Qualcomm is benefiting from this trend, with 50% year-over-year growth in revenues from Chinese OEMs in the premium segment.

    Customer Behaviors

    AI features are driving consumer interest in premium smartphones and PCs:

    “We are happy with the trajectory of AI features. We used to have a few. Now we have tens of AI features. And eventually, when they get to 100, we’re going to start to see a change that — a smartphone with AI feature will become an AI smartphone.” – Cristiano Amon, CEO

    Regulatory Policy

    Qualcomm’s license to export products to Huawei was revoked on May 7, impacting revenues in the current and next quarter. The company is working through negotiations with Huawei and other OEMs for licensing agreements.

    Industry Insights

    1. The PC industry is transitioning to ARM-compatible architecture, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series platforms leading the charge
    2. Automotive industry is embracing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis as a key asset for digital transformation
    3. Industrial IoT sector is seeing increased demand for complex on-device processing, aligning with Qualcomm’s core capabilities

    Key Metrics

    Financial Metrics

    • Q3 Non-GAAP Revenue: $9.4 billion
    • Q3 Non-GAAP EPS: $2.33
    • QTL Revenue: $1.3 billion
    • QCT Revenue: $8.1 billion

    KPIs

    • QCT Handset Revenue: $5.9 billion
    • QCT IoT Revenue: $1.4 billion (9% sequential growth)
    • QCT Automotive Revenue: $811 million (34% sequential growth, fourth consecutive record quarter)
    • 10 new automotive design wins in Q3

    “We’re actually on track to the metric we provided for $4 billion in 2026.” – Cristiano Amon on automotive revenue targets

    Competitive Differentiators

    1. Leadership in on-device AI capabilities across multiple segments
    2. Custom Oryon CPU for next-gen Snapdragon 8 flagship mobile platform
    3. Snapdragon Digital Chassis becoming a key asset for automotive industry
    4. Strong position in premium tier smartphones, especially in China

    Key Risks

    1. Dependence on premium tier smartphone market growth
    2. Potential challenges in PC market transition to ARM architecture
    3. Competition in automotive and IoT segments as AI becomes more prevalent
    4. Geopolitical risks affecting licensing agreements and export capabilities

    Analyst Q&A Focus Areas

    1. Automotive revenue growth sustainability
    2. AI PC market expectations and revenue potential
    3. Smartphone market dynamics, especially in China
    4. Licensing agreement renewals and impact of Huawei export restrictions
    5. Gross margin trends in QCT segment

    Qualcomm Summary:

    Qualcomm’s diversification strategy is gaining momentum, with strong growth in automotive and IoT segments. The company’s focus on AI capabilities across its product portfolio positions it well for future growth. Investors should watch for the rollout of next-gen Snapdragon platforms, the adoption of AI-capable PCs, and the continued expansion of automotive and industrial IoT revenues. While challenges remain, particularly with the loss of Huawei revenue, Qualcomm’s strong position in premium tier smartphones and emerging markets like AI PCs and automotive provide a solid foundation for future growth.

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