Qualcomm reported strong results for the fourth quarter, beating expectations for both revenue and earnings. Although the company faced a large tax charge, leading to a net loss, key areas like handsets, automotive, and IoT (Internet of Things) grew well. Qualcomm also gave a positive outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, expecting solid revenue and earnings.
Q4 Fiscal 2025: Key Financial Results
Metric
Q4 Fiscal 2025
Q4 Fiscal 2024
Change
Revenues
$11.27B
$10.24B
+10%
Net (Loss) Income
-$3.12B
$2.92B
-207%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS)
$3.00
$2.69
+12%
Fiscal 2025: Annual Results
Metric
Fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2024
Change
Revenues
$44.28B
$38.96B
+14%
Net Income
$5.54B
$10.14B
-45%
Adjusted EPS
$12.03
$10.22
+18%
Q4 Segment Revenue Breakdown
Segment
Revenue (Q4 2025)
Revenue (Q4 2024)
Change
QCT (Tech & Mobile)
$9.82B
$8.68B
+13%
QTL (Licensing)
$1.41B
$1.52B
-7%
QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) Revenue Breakdown: Key Areas
Area
Revenue (Q4 2025)
Revenue (Q4 2024)
Change
Handsets
$6.96B
$6.10B
+14%
Automotive
$1.05B
$899M
+17%
IoT (Internet of Things)
$1.81B
$1.68B
+7%
Return to Shareholders
Activity
Q4 Fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2025
Stock Buybacks
$2.44B
$8.79B
Dividends Paid
$957M
$3.81B
Outlook for Q1 Fiscal 2026
Metric
Guidance
Revenue
$11.8B – $12.6B
Adjusted EPS
$3.30 – $3.50
Qualcomm’s Q4 results show strong growth in key areas, despite challenges like a large tax charge. The company is optimistic about the future, with a solid outlook for Q1 fiscal 2026. Its investments in handsets, automotive, and IoT are paying off, and new areas like AI offer future growth potential.
