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JPMorgan has stark message on Qualcomm stock

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JPMorgan has stark message on Qualcomm stock JPMorgan is becoming more cautious on QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) ahead of its upcoming earnings report, citing rising pressure in its core handset business…
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  • Fiscal Q2 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $2.45 to $2.65

    60% confidence
  • Qualcomm's stock may not be cheap relative to normalized earnings power if handset weakness persists

    60% confidence
  • Fiscal Q2 2026 revenue guidance of $10.2 billion to $11.0 billion

    60% confidence
  • Rising pressure in Qualcomm's core handset business with newer growth areas not yet large enough to offset weakness

    60% confidence
  • Meaningful near-term downside risk with no clear event likely to improve the outlook for Qualcomm

    60% confidence
  • QCT EBT margin guidance of 26-28% for fiscal Q2 2026, down from 31% previously

    60% confidence
  • QCT revenue expected to decline 22% in calendar 2026

    60% confidence

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Qualcomm Incorporated · price target140 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · previous price target185 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · eps guidance low2.45 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · eps guidance high2.65 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · eps3.50 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · revenue guidance high11.0 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · revenue guidance low10.2 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · consensus revenue12.21 USD
Qualcomm Incorporated · consensus eps3.39 USD

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