$QCOM (-2,78ย %) | Qualcomm Q4 FY2024 Earnings Highlights:
๐น Revenue: $10.2B (Est. $9.9B) ๐ข; UP +19% YoY
๐น EPS: $2.69 (Est. $2.56) ๐ข; UP +33% YoY
๐น Net Income: $3.04B; UP +33% YoY
๐ธ New $15B Stock Repurchase Plan approved
Q1 Guidance
๐น Revenue: $10.5B - $11.3B (Est. $10.54B) ๐ข
๐น Non-GAAP EPS: $2.85 - $3.05 (Est. $2.79) ๐ข
๐น QCT Revenue: $9.0B - $9.6B
๐น QTL Revenue: $1.45B - $1.65B
Q4 QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies):
๐น Revenue: $8.68B; UP +18% YoY
๐น EBT: $2.47B; UP +30% YoY
๐น EBT as % of Revenue: 28% (UP 2 percentage points YoY)
Breakdown:
๐น Handsets: $6.1B; UP +12% YoY
๐น Automotive: $899M; UP +68% YoY
๐น IoT: $1.68B; UP +22% YoY
QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing):
๐น Revenue: $1.52B; UP +21% YoY
๐น EBT: $1.12B; UP +35% YoY
๐น EBT as % of Revenue: 74% (UP 8 percentage points YoY)
Fiscal Year 2024 Summary
๐น Total Revenue: $39.0B; UP +9% YoY
๐น Non-GAAP EPS: $10.22; UP +21% YoY
๐น Operating Cash Flow: Record level for the fiscal year
Shareholder Returns and Stock Repurchase Plan
๐ธ New $15B Stock Repurchase Plan approved, adding to the remaining $1B from the prior program.
๐ธ Dividends and Share Buybacks in Q4: $2.25B, with an $0.85 per share dividend
CEO Commentary
๐ธ "Strong results in Q4 reflect Qualcomm's technology leadership across Handsets, PC, Automotive, and IoT," said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO. "Our recent product innovations from Snapdragon Summit underscore our commitment to advancing growth and diversification."
Strategic Highlights
๐ธ Automotive Segment: Achieved 5th consecutive record quarterly revenue
๐ธ New Product Announcements: Snapdragon Summit featured products across sectors, solidifying Qualcomm's position in next-gen technology